The Togolese national team, the Hawks, are entering a crucial stage in the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers under mounting pressure — and now, with several key absentees.
❌ Key Withdrawals:
Floyd Ayité (Bastia, France) – Suffered a thigh injury in his club’s match against Lorient, forcing an early exit in the 63rd minute.
Matthieu Dossevi (Olympiakos, Greece) – Unfit and still unqualified to play for Togo officially. His trip to Lomé has been cancelled, per the FTF.
✅ New Call-up: Alban Sabah
The German-born defender and former Germany U18 international was not initially on the 24-man list, but his club has confirmed his call-up.
This marks Sabah’s first participation in a Togo training camp, adding fresh depth to the defense after the exclusions of Gafar Mamah and Vincent Bossou.
⚽ Squad Overview:
Goalkeepers:
Kossi Agassa (Reims – France) ✅ confirmed fit
Djehani N’Guissan (DYTO – Togo)
Nouridine Yacoubou (Semassi – Togo)
Defenders:
Serge Akakpo (Hoverla – Ukraine)
Tawali Magnima (AS Douanes – Togo)
Ouro-Akoriko Sadate (FC Amazulu – South Africa)
Donou Kokou (Maranatha – Togo)
Mawouna Kodjo Amevor (Go Ahead Eagles – Netherlands)
Koussou Kodjovi Nono (Bayern Munich – Germany)
Nouwoklo Martin (Maranatha – Togo)
Djené Dakonam (AD Alcorcón – Spain)
Midfielders:
Alaixys Romao (Marseille – France)
Zato Arouna Farid (KR Reykjavik – Iceland)
(Injured) Floyd Ayité (Bastia – France)
(Injured) Matthieu Dossevi (Olympiakos – Greece)
Womé Dové Sename (SuperSport – South Africa)
Prince Segbefia (Zorya Luhansk – Ukraine)
Atakora Lalawélé (AIK – Sweden)
Forwards:
Peniel Mlapa (Nuremberg – Germany)
Serge Gakpé (Nantes – France)
Jonathan Ayité (Alanyaspor – Turkey)
Emmanuel Adebayor (Tottenham – England)
Camaldine Abraw (Free State Stars – South Africa)
Mama Zougou Nazifou (Semassi – Togo)
📅 Preparation & Logistics:
The Hawks begin training Monday, with a departure to Kampala scheduled for Friday for the double encounter against Uganda.
A special government-backed flight has been requested to ease travel logistics.
With zero points after two matches, Togo is in a must-win situation in this double-header. Despite the injury setbacks, the team will count on veterans like Adebayor, Romao, and Gakpé, as well as rising talents like Mlapa and Womé, to revive their campaign.
