With hands raised in a triumphant gesture, the Eperviers celebrated their historic qualification for the quarter-finals of CAN 2013. As the final whistle blew from South African referee Daniel Bennett, Adébayor and his teammates made their way to greet the Togolese supporters who were in the stands of Nelspruit for the Tunisia-Togo match, which ended in a 1-1 draw.
Coach Didier Six expressed his hopes that this incredible moment would extend throughout the competition, stating, “It’s an incredible moment in view of the match and by certain mistakes, and I think that today the value of Togo and the players has increased. And for 15 months, I’ve been working with these guys to get to this result of being in the quarter-finals.” The achievement not only marks a significant moment in the tournament but also reflects the dedication and hard work of the Togolese team.
