It appears that tensions and disagreements arose within the Togo national football team, known as the Hawks, after their elimination in the quarter-finals of the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN). The conflict seems to involve both players and the coach, Didier Six.
Emmanuel Adebayor Sheyi, one of the players, made comments indicating that he did not see the coach as an asset just after the team’s defeat against Burkina Faso in the quarter-finals. Adebayor’s remarks suggested dissatisfaction with the coaching staff.
In response, Coach Didier Six addressed Adebayor’s comments during a broadcast on RMC. He urged Adebayor to focus on his own issues, stating, “He better sweep his own door.” Didier Six defended his tenure as the head of the Togo national team, emphasizing that he had been in charge for 15 months, and something significant had happened during that time.
Didier Six also acknowledged the challenges of managing a national team, noting that having a selection is not easy. He mentioned that he had a contract with Togo, and he had not yet made an assessment of his tenure. Despite the difficulties, he expressed a willingness to continue but acknowledged the complexities involved in coaching a national team.
This exchange indicates a public airing of grievances between players and the coach following their elimination from the tournament, reflecting the emotional aftermath of the disappointing outcome.
