Togo’s Resilient Comeback: 1-0 Victory Over Uganda
After a tough start to their 2015 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers, Togo has shown resilience by bouncing back from two initial defeats against Guinea and Ghana. Their unexpected victory over Uganda in the third match ignited hope, and they followed it up with another crucial win, defeating Uganda 1-0 in the return match on Wednesday in Lomé.
The match was closely contested, with both teams unable to break the deadlock in the first half. However, Togo came out stronger after the break. The winning goal came in the 70th minute when Serge Gakpé’s free kick was met by Serge Akakpo, who headed it into the net, securing the victory for the Hawks.
With six points, Togo has secured second place in their group, regardless of the outcome of the match between Ghana and Guinea in the other game. This victory was a crucial step in keeping their AFCON hopes alive and marking their dominance over Uganda, their “bêtes noires” (nemesis).
