Togo coach Claude Le Roy has announced his squad for the first two matches of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, with clashes against Comoros and Kenya on the horizon.
The main highlight of this selection is striker David Henen. The Charleroi forward, who was previously called up for October friendlies but missed out due to injury, returns to the squad and is expected to provide a spark in attack.
The rest of the squad features a mix of experienced internationals and locally based players. Defenders Djene Dakonam, Steven Lawson, Kodjo Laba, Floyd Ayité, and Mathieu Dossevi bring continuity and leadership to the backline.
Togo has also included five players from its domestic league: goalkeeper Aigba Abdoul-Moubarack, defenders Ama Tchoutchoui and Bodé, and midfielder Marouf Tchakei. Their inclusion underlines Le Roy’s intention to balance international experience with homegrown talent.
Togo will open their qualifiers at home against Comoros on November 14 in Lomé, before traveling to Nairobi to face Kenya on November 18.
Full Squad:
Goalkeepers:
- Abotchi Dové (JDR STARS, South Africa)
- Aigba Abdoul-Moubarack (AS OTR, Togo)
- Barcola Malcolm (Lyon, France)
Defenders:
- Akakpo Wilson (Ittihad, Egypt)
- Ama Tchoutchoui Kangnivi (Gbohloesu, Togo)
- Bodé Abdoul-Sabourh (ASCK, Togo)
- Djene Dakonam (Getafe, Spain)
- Gbegnon Simon (Mirandes, Spain)
- Lawson Steve (Livingston, Scotland)
- Olufade James (Union Douala, Cameroon)
- Ouro-Sama Hakim (Belenenses, Portugal)
Midfielders:
- Atakora Lalawélé (Kazma, Kuwait)
- Atchou Franco (Fremad Amager, Denmark)
- Floyd Ayité (Genclerbirligi, Turkey)
- Bebou Ilhas (Hoffenheim, Germany)
- Dossevi Matthieu (Toulouse, France)
- Sunu Gilles (Erzurumspor, Turkey)
- Nane Richard (ASCK, Togo)
- Tchakei Marouf (ASCK, Togo)
Forwards:
- Denkey Kevin (Nîmes, France)
- David Henen (Charleroi, Belgium)
- Laba Fo-Doh (Al Ain, UAE)
- Peniel Mlapa (Ittihad Kalba, UAE)
Le Roy’s selection blends seasoned internationals with emerging talents, giving Togo a squad capable of competing both at home and on the road in this crucial qualifying campaign.
