Togo Withdraws From African Cup of Nations After Attack

Sun, Jan 10, 2010

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A lot of times soccer around the globe sets itself up for ridicule by American fans that are predisposed to mock the sport.

Friday’s machine gun attack of the Togo national team by Angolan rebels in the Cabinda region that left three dead, is without question the saddest story in recent soccer memory, as well as the most disturbing one as well.

Saturday, in the wake of the stunning and chilling attack, Togo withdrew from the 2010 tournament and urged other nations to follow suit. Togo was scheduled to play Ghana on Monday in its opening game.

 

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