Friday, January 8, 2010

Togo football team's bus attacked

According to news reports, the team bus of Togo's national football team was attacked on Friday as it drove into Angola for the African Cup of Nations. The bus driver is reported to have died, and at least nine others have been hurt. Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor was not hurt in the attack, which is believed to have been carried out by separatist rebels. To hear his description of the event, click here.


Update (January 9, 2010): Togo have withdrawn from the tournament.

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