Scandal in Togolese Football: FTF President Gabriel Ameyi Faces Match-Fixing Allegations
The Togolese Football Federation (FTF) finds itself engulfed in fresh controversy as its president, Gabriel Ameyi, stands accused of match-fixing, corruption, and deliberate sabotage, with calls intensifying for his resignation from key figures in Togolese football.
🔍 Accusations from Club Presidents
The Council of Presidents of Togolese Clubs (CPCF), a powerful bloc representing top-tier clubs, has denounced what they describe as a “systematic orchestration of fixed match results” designed to benefit teams aligned with the FTF leadership.
🗣️ “We are unanimous — this championship has been shaky from the beginning,” said Winny Dogbatsè, president of Gomido FC and head of the CPCF.
He alleges that referees were deployed with explicit instructions to manipulate match outcomes in favor of certain clubs, a claim echoed by Meba Germain, president of ASKO Kara:
“Maranatha-Unisport — that was match-fixing. The referees were sent on a mission: make sure the opponent loses.”
😤 Frustration Boils Over
Meba, clearly disillusioned, hinted at stepping away from the sport altogether:
“If this is how Togolese football is run, it’s not worth it. We spend millions for nothing. Let this office go so we can organize a fair championship.”
🧾 A History of Controversy: The Romao Affair
This is not the first time Ameyi’s name has surfaced in damaging allegations:
In 2013, during the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, Togo’s national team was penalized after fielding Jacques-Alaixys Romao, who was ineligible due to suspension.
Togo had beaten Cameroon 2-0, but FIFA awarded the win to Cameroon, stripping the Hawks of critical points.
Then-FTF member Toussa Komi Gabriel admitted the error, while Tata Avléssi, a former FTF president, accused Ameyi of deliberately sabotaging Togo’s campaign:
“You knowingly disqualified Togo from the World Cup qualifiers despite our win against Cameroon.”
📣 What’s Next for Togolese Football?
With the CPCF openly challenging Ameyi’s legitimacy and ethics, pressure is mounting for FIFA and CAF to intervene or monitor the situation.
The CPCF’s demands for a complete overhaul of the FTF leadership echo widespread dissatisfaction in the football community, as clubs and supporters alike question whether fair play still exists in Togolese football.
🔁 Developing Story — Updates to follow as more voices join the call for reform.
