The absence of Emmanuel Adebayor from Togo’s next match against Cameroon in the 2014 World Cup qualifiers has stirred speculation and raised questions among Eperviers supporters. Adebayor reportedly returned to London via Accra, Ghana, instead of staying in Lomé for the upcoming match. While local media initially announced his return to Lomé, the striker’s decision to go back to London has left the reasons for his absence undisclosed.
It’s mentioned that Adebayor’s return to Togo was primarily to see his family, especially his mother. However, it’s not clear why he decided not to participate in the upcoming match against Cameroon. This marks the second absence in the ranks of the Eperviers, with Kossi Agassa also missing the match due to treatment for a painful knee at his club.
Speculations suggest that both Adebayor and Agassa might be sulking due to their exclusion from the coach Didier Six’s initial list. Doubts still persist about the participation of the Ayité brothers, Floyd and Jonathan, and it remains to be seen whether the coach will request replacements. As of now, the Sparrowhawks, with only nine players, have not yet trained in Yaoundé since Tuesday. The situation adds an element of uncertainty to Togo’s preparations for the World Cup qualifiers.
