Wow, that’s quite a heavy controversy surrounding Gabriel Améyi and the Togolese Football Federation (FTF).
To recap the situation:
In June 2013, Togo defeated Cameroon 2-0 in Lomé during the 2014 World Cup qualifiers.
However, Togo was later stripped of the three points because Alaixys Romao played while suspended due to accumulated yellow cards.
The FTF admitted the mistake was due to negligence — they failed to verify Romao’s eligibility before fielding him.
Tata Avléssi, the former FTF president, publicly accused his successor Gabriel Améyi of deliberately sabotaging Togo’s qualification chances by knowingly fielding Romao despite the suspension.
Avléssi claims this was done “for reasons of your own,” implying Améyi had some hidden agenda, effectively throwing the game in Cameroon’s favor.
Améyi had already faced serious accusations in 2007 (referee corruption), but was cleared by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Despite these strong accusations, no concrete proof has surfaced linking Améyi to intentional wrongdoing.
Avléssi also criticized Améyi’s overall management style of the FTF as scabrous and reckless, especially just months before upcoming elections.
This kind of internal strife can seriously affect the morale and future of Togolese football. If these accusations are true, it’s a scandal that could undermine trust in the federation and the national team.
