Serge Akakpo, the defender of the Togo national team, expressed the emotional significance of returning to the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) after the Cabinda attack three years ago, during which he was injured. Akakpo shared his perspective on the impact of Emmanuel Adebayor, stating that Adebayor is the best Togolese player of his generation and one of the best strikers globally. He emphasized Adebayor’s transformative role in the team, attributing the spirit of winning to the striker. Akakpo believed that Adebayor’s presence could contribute to Togo’s success in the challenging Group D, also known as the “group of death,” where they faced Ivory Coast.
SERGE AKAKPO: “ADEBAYOR BROUGHT US THE WINNING SPIRIT!
