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A Homecoming Heartbreaker

By: Brad | September 8th, 2009 | 2 Comments »

Well, 92 minutes into the game on Sunday against Morocco, Togo was on their way to the top of Group A. Unfortunately though, the game was to have a total of 93 minutes. All the hope and good fortune that was experienced in 92 minutes was completely undone by a great piece of skill by a Moroccan substitute. A draw that was snatched from the hands of victory, and possibly, the execution of the dream of two consecutive World Cup appearances. Read the rest of this entry »

Tags: Adel Taraabt, Cameroon, Emmanuel Adebayor, Morocco, Moustapha Salifou, Team News, Togo, World Cup qualifying

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Preview- Morocco vs. Togo

By: Brad | September 3rd, 2009 | 3 Comments »

World Cup 2010 in South Africa is getting closer and closer and now it’s time to put up, or shut up. Sure, there are rounds of games still to come in October and November across the continent of Africa but by then it might be too late for some. Many teams that ... [read]

Gearing up for Gabon

By: Brad | June 2nd, 2009 | 1 Comment »

After a pleasantly surprising 1-0 victory over Cameroon back in March, It’s finally time for Togo to get back on the field for another crucial game. Of course, all games at this stage of World Cup qualifying are crucial but this is an early battle for the Group A lead which would ... [read]

Adebayor does it again…

By: Brad | April 8th, 2009 | No Comments »

In case you missed it, Manny is hot now and on Tuesday scored one of the best goals you will ever see. As far as Togo and Arsenal are concerned, it is very encouraging to see Adebayor heating up at this time. The Gunners are making a final push in the Premiership and looking to nab some hardware in the ... [read]

A Flying Start

By: Brad | March 30th, 2009 | No Comments »

I gotta be honest, if you told me a week ago that after the first game against Cameroon, all Togo would need to do is beat Gabon in their second game to be all alone in first place after 2 games I would have been ecstatic. Well, that’s exactly the position Les Eperviers find themselves in after a well-fought 1-0 ... [read]

A Sparrowhawk sighting in Paris

By: Brad | February 9th, 2009 | No Comments »

With the final round of joint qualifiers for South Africa 2010 and the next African Cup of Nations upcoming, Togo is gearing up by taking on Burkina Faso in Paris on Wednesday. With the Burkina Faso-ites (also known as the Stallions) getting ready to take on Cote d’Ivoire, Malawi, and Guinea in Group E, this will be an important tuneup ... [read]

Doth my ears deceive me?

By: Brad | November 11th, 2008 | 1 Comment »

Two pieces of Togo news to pass on, both are equally surprising and un-expected.
First, Togo has been able to nail down a November friendly with another African nation gearing up for the next round of World Cup Qualifiers. Rwanda, who was planning to take on Malawi in a friendly has decided instead ... [read]

Cameroon AND Morocco?? Crap…

By: Brad | October 27th, 2008 | 1 Comment »

So now we know how the groups for the final round of African qualifiers for WC 2010 are going to look, and let me tell you, there is a tough road ahead for the Togolese footballers. In my previous entry where I previewed the draw, I looked at both the best and worst case scenarios for possible groups for Togo. ... [read]

The day before the draw…

By: Brad | October 21st, 2008 | 1 Comment »

In less than 24 hours the stage will be set for the final round of African qualifiers for South Africa 2010. At 1200 CET on Wednesday In Zurich, the 20 African nations still in the running will be divided into five groups of four teams where only the group winners will advance ... [read]

O captain, my captain

By: Brad | October 14th, 2008 | 11 Comments »

Another weekend of Togo football and like always, never a dull moment. Saturday’s key match against Swaziland was looking altogether like the last one in Zambia with captain Emanuel Adebayor again threatening to boycott as he continues his one-man campaign of calling out the Togo Football Federation for their lousy organization ... [read]

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A Homecoming Heartbreaker

Comment by maged
wow.... I wanted to see Adebayer in the World Cup. But well, I guess this group is the hardest gr ...[read more]
Preview- Morocco vs. Togo

Comment by alexander
three points for Morocco
A Homecoming Heartbreaker

Comment by Rami
Even though I'm supposed to be rooting for Morocco since they're part of the Maghreb and all, I feel ...[read more]
Preview- Morocco vs. Togo

Comment by Brad
I hadn't heard that Rami, thanks for the scoop. I've been scouring the internet but can't find any m ...[read more]
Preview- Morocco vs. Togo

Comment by Rami
Hey Brad, heard the coach rumors Togo's coach is suffering from health problems and wouldn't be lead ...[read more]
Gearing up for Gabon

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So is there a Togo player from Aglami?
Doth my ears deceive me?

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Cameroon AND Morocco?? Crap...

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Adebayor speaks up...but are the right people listening?

Comment by Tamalala
Togo is the only team the her group to have known or experience Cameroon so often in the recent Afri ...[read more]
Adebayor speaks up...but are the right people listening?

Comment by Tamalala
Next games against Cameroon, i better advise Emmanuel Adebayo to quit the boycotting behaviour. he ...[read more]
The day before the draw...

Comment by Mo
I hope you are right abour Egypt but we have a tendency to fall apart... Thanks for the write up as ...[read more]
O captain, my captain

Comment by sscouser
If Togo didn't lose to Swaziland because of Ade then we are also safe to say that Togo didn't beat S ...[read more]
O captain, my captain

Comment by Brad
A couple more things. :) First, I'm not sure of the connection Kobe Bryant in High School has wit ...[read more]
O captain, my captain

Comment by Scouser
Correction: He was worried about picking up injuries against Zambia. errare humanum est ('to err ...[read more]
O captain, my captain

Comment by Scouser
According to Ade, he decided to play the last game because: "This is a very important game for the f ...[read more]

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