AFCON 2015 Qualifiers: Togo Seeking First Points Against Uganda in Kampala
After two consecutive losses, Togo’s national team, the Hawks, are aiming for a turnaround as they face Uganda on Saturday in Matchday 3 of the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The match will take place at the Nelson Mandela National Stadium in Namboole, Kampala.
✈️ Togo’s Arrival and Preparation
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The team left Lomé this morning and checked in at the Imperial Royal Hotel in Kampala.
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Captain Emmanuel Adebayor traveled independently and joined the team later.
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The squad conducted a pre-match reconnaissance session on the pitch Friday evening.
🧤 Goalkeeping Shakeup
With regular goalkeeper Kossi Agassa out due to a shoulder injury, Yacoubou Nouridine of Semassi is expected to make his senior debut in goal.
🔍 Togo’s Probable Starting XI (3-5-2)
GK: Yacoubou Nouridine
DEF: Ouro-Akoriko, Akakpo, Dakonam
MID: Donou, Romao, Wome, Gakpé, Nouwoklo
FWD: Jonathan Ayité, Emmanuel Adebayor
🏟 Uganda’s Probable XI (4-3-3)
GK: Denis Onyango
DEF: Denis Iguma, Andrew Mwesigwa (c), Savio Kabugo, Godfrey Walusimbi
MID: Geoffrey Kizito, Khalid Aucho, Tonny Mawejje
FWD: Yunus Ssentamu, Geoffrey Massa, William Luwagga Kizito
📉 Togo’s Situation
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Bottom of the group with 0 points from two matches.
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Desperately need at least a draw to remain in contention for qualification.
🧳 Togo Squad in Kampala
Goalkeepers:
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Djehani N’Guissan
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Yacoubou Nouridine
Defenders:
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Sadat Ouro-Akoriko
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Djene Dakonam
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Serge Akakpo
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Kossivi Nouwoklo
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Kokou Donou
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Tawali Magnima
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Mawouna Amevor
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Alban Sabah
Midfielders:
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Alaixys Romao
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Farid Zato
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Serge Gakpé
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Dove Wome
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Prince Ségbéfia
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Lalawele Atakora
Forwards:
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Jonathan Ayité
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Camaldine Abraw
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Fodoh Laba
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Emmanuel Adebayor
Togo faces a high-stakes match and will rely heavily on Adebayor’s leadership and a revamped squad to earn a crucial result away from home.