Emmanuel Adebayor, the Tottenham striker and captain of the Togo national team, has announced a temporary suspension of his international career with the Togo Eperviers ahead of the CAN 2013. Adebayor cited an “unhealthy” atmosphere within the team as the reason for his decision. This move comes amid a broader crisis within the Togo national team, marked by concerns over bonuses, financial transparency, and alleged divisions among players. Adebayor, who had previously returned to the national team, expressed dissatisfaction with the team’s preparation and called attention to issues with the Togolese Football Federation. The captain’s decision further complicates the team’s prospects in the challenging group stage, featuring Algeria, Ivory Coast, and Tunisia. Adebayor also addressed threats received after making his announcement, stating that legal action would be taken against those responsible for hateful messages.
“ Adebayor is right to ask where this money went and to seek the truth. I agree with him in asking about it. Things have to go in the right direction .”
“ Today, we are not going to lose energy left and right. It’s up to us players to show solidarity and try to prepare well for CAN 2013 because we know what is important to us. For the bonuses, the president told us that the Togolese government had to give them to us, so we are waiting to receive them .”
Daré Nibombé recognizes that the situation is serious. “ The team is divided. There are clans. They accuse me and Serge Akakpo (another player) of being in the pay of President Gabriel Améyi. The other clan is led by Adebayor, Agassa and Romao . The new defector to Malaysia nevertheless confides that he holds the keys to resolving the crisis: “ It is possible to resolve the problem within the Eperviers. I’m going to call Sheyi after the show and I’m going to tell her how to get out of this crisis. Not everything Adebayor said is false, but now is not the right time to make this media outing. There is a certain crisis of confidence between the coach and Sheyi and between Sheyi and the president .”
Can Togo get out of this crisis?
It would be so necessary!
Let’s hope the crisis is managed by then!!!!
