Togo national football team

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Togo
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Nickname(s) Les Éperviers
(The Sparrowhawks)
Association Fédération Togolaise de Football (FTF)
Confederation CAF (Africa)
Sub-confederation WAFU (West Africa)
Head coach Charles Akonnor
Captain Djené
Most caps Abdoul-Gafar Mamah (93) [1]
Top scorer Emmanuel Adebayor (32)
Home stadium Stade de Kégué
FIFA code TOG
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First colours
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FIFA ranking
Current 119 Increase2.svg 1 (19 September 2024) [2]
Highest46 (August 2006)
Lowest133 (April 2021)
First international
Flag of France.svg French Togoland 1–1 Gold Coast and Trans-Volta Togoland  Flag of the Gold Coast (1877-1957).svg
(French Togoland; 13 October 1956)
Biggest win
Flag of Togo (3-2).svg  Togo 6–0 Swaziland  Flag of Eswatini.svg
(Accra, Ghana; 11 November 2008)
Flag of Togo (3-2).svg  Togo 6–0 Mauritius  Flag of Mauritius.svg
(Lomé, Togo; 12 November 2017)
Biggest defeat
Flag of Morocco.svg  Morocco 7–0 Togo  Flag of Togo (3-2).svg
(Morocco; 28 October 1979)
Flag of Tunisia.svg  Tunisia 7–0 Togo  Flag of Togo (3-2).svg
(Tunis, Tunisia; 7 January 2000)
World Cup
Appearances1 (first in 2006 )
Best resultGroup stage (2006)
Africa Cup of Nations
Appearances8 (first in 1972 )
Best resultQuarter-finals (2013)
Members of the Togolese national football team before a warm-up match in Biberach/Riss a few days before the 2006 World Cup Togo-nationalmannschaft.jpg
Members of the Togolese national football team before a warm-up match in Biberach/Riss a few days before the 2006 World Cup

The Togo national football team (French: Équipe nationale de football du Togo) represents Togo in international football and is controlled by the Togolese Football Federation. The national football team of Togo made their debut in the FIFA World Cup in 2006. Their team bus underwent a fatal attack in Angola prior to the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations. They withdrew and were subsequently banned from the following two tournaments by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). In 2013 for the first time in history, Togo reached the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations. The team represents both FIFA and the Confederation of African Football (CAF).

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History

They made their first FIFA World Cup appearance in their history in 2006, having been coached throughout the qualifying campaign by Stephen Keshi; German coach Otto Pfister managed the team at the finals, despite having resigned three days before their first match over a players' bonuses dispute, only to be persuaded by the players to return. Prior to gaining independence in 1960, the team was known as French Togoland.

2006 World Cup

Togo lost their opening game of the World Cup, despite having taken the lead against South Korea through a goal by Mohamed Kader. In the second half, Jean-Paul Abalo was sent off after 55 minutes, and goals from Lee Chun-Soo and Ahn Jung-Hwan sealed a 2–1 defeat for Togo.

Togo's next opponents in Group G were Switzerland, with the match scheduled for the afternoon of 19 June. However, the Togo squad and manager Pfister threatened to refuse to fulfill the fixture and take strike action. The squad and manager had been quoted as requesting payments from the Togolese Football Federation for participating in the tournament of around 155,000 (US$192,000) with added bonuses for victories or draws. FIFA negotiated with the squad and manager on 17 June, persuading them to travel to Dortmund in time to fulfill the fixture; [3] goals from Alexander Frei and Tranquillo Barnetta resulted in a 2–0 defeat. FIFA subsequently imposed a CHF100,000 fine on the Togolese federation for "behaviour unworthy of a participant in the World Cup."

Togo's final group game against France ended in a 2–0 defeat.

Sierra Leone air disaster

After a 2008 African Nations Cup qualifier away to Sierra Leone on 3 June 2007, 20 members of a delegation of sports officials from Togo, including Togolese Sports Minister Richard Attipoe, were killed when their helicopter exploded and crashed at Lungi International Airport. No players of the Togo national team were among the victims. The Togo players and officials of the team had been waiting to take the next helicopter flight to the island on which the airport is located.

2010 bus ambush and ban

On 8 January 2010, the Togo team bus was attacked by gunmen as it travelled to the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations tournament, killing three and injuring several others. The separatist group Front for the Liberation of the Enclave of Cabinda (FLEC) claimed responsibility for the attack. Goalkeeper Kodjovi Obilalé was reported dead a day after the attack, though he actually survived. [4] Such reports were later dismissed by his club GSI Pontivy in a press announcement, stating the player was actually undergoing surgery in South Africa. [5]

Following the bus ambush attack, the Togolese Football Federation stated that they would withdraw from the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations; despite claims that the team had since reversed the decision and would compete "to show our national colours, our values and that we are men" (as announced by Thomas Dossevi), [6] the government later ordered that the team return home. [7]

Following the team's withdrawal, The Confederation of African Football (CAF) banned Togo from participating in the next two editions of the Cup of Nations and fined them US$50,000 because of the "decision taken by the political authorities". [8] [9] [10] The CAF executive Committee considered that the Togolese team was in "forfeit notified less than twenty days before the start or during the final competition" (Art. 78 of the Regulations for the Africa Cup of Nations), [8] [11] rather than having withdrawn (Art. 80), and refused to consider the circumstances as force majeure (Art. 87). Togo's government immediately said they would sue as CAF "have no consideration for the lives of other human beings" and this is further "insulting to the family of those who lost their lives and those traumatized because of the attack". [9] FIFA has yet to comment on the issue. [9] Togo footballer Thomas Dossevi said, "We are a group of footballers who came under fire and now we can't play football anymore. They are crushing us". [9] Togolese captain Emmanuel Adebayor described the decision as "outrageous" and said that CAF President Issa Hayatou had "completely betrayed" the Togo squad. [12] FIFA subsequently helped lifted their ban entirely. [13]

As a result of the events, Emmanuel Adebayor announced his retirement from international football on 12 April 2010. [14] But on 22 March 2011, Adebayor announced that he was again available for the national team. [15]

Fake Togo Team

On 7 September 2010, Togo allegedly played Bahrain in a friendly losing the match 3–0. However, on 14 September, the Togo FA claimed that a fake team had played against Bahrain. Togo's Sports Minister Christophe Tchao said to the Jeune Afrique magazine that nobody in Togo had "ever been informed of such a game". [16] On 20 September 2010, it was revealed that former Togo manager Bana Tchanilé was the culprit and the Togo FA have given him a three-year ban in addition to the two-year ban he got in July 2010 for taking Togo players to play a tournament in Egypt. [17] The match fixing has been linked to Wilson Raj Perumal and the Singaporean match-fixing syndicate allegedly run by Tan Seet Eng. [18]

2014 World Cup Qualification

Togo began qualification for the 2014 World Cup on 11 November 2011, against Guinea-Bissau. They drew in the first leg 1–1. On 15 November 2011, they won the return leg 1–0. On 3 June 2012, they played Libya in Lome and drew 1–1. Shortly after on 10 June they played Congo DR at Kinshasa and lost 2–0. They resumed on 3 March 2013, and played Cameroon in Yaounde and lost 2–1. They met again on 9 June in Lome and Togo won 2–0. In the end, Togo failed to qualify for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

Results and fixtures

The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.

  Win  Draw  Loss  Fixture

2023

16 November 2026 World Cup qualification Sudan  Flag of Sudan.svg1–1Flag of Togo (3-2).svg  Togo Benina, Libya
18:00  UTC+2
  • Eisa Soccerball shade.svg17' (pen.)
Report
Stadium: Martyrs of February Stadium
Referee: Andofetra Rakotojaona (Madagascar)
21 November 2026 World Cup qualification Togo  Flag of Togo (3-2).svg0–0Flag of Senegal.svg  Senegal Lomé, Togo
16:00  UTC±0 Report Stadium: Stade de Kégué
Referee: Mustapha Ghorbal (Algeria)

2024

5 January Friendly Togo A'  Flag of Togo (3-2).svg0–3Flag of Algeria.svg  Algeria Lomé, Togo
21:00  UTC±0 Report (FAF)
Stadium: Stade de Kégué
Referee: Raphiou Ligali (Benin)
22 March Friendly Niger  Flag of Niger.svg1–2Flag of Togo (3-2).svg  Togo Mohammedia, Morocco
22:00  UTC±0 Soccerball shade.svg55' Report Dermane Soccerball shade.svg60, 65'Stadium: El Bachir Stadium
26 March Friendly Togo  Flag of Togo (3-2).svg1–1Flag of Libya.svg  Libya Casablanca, Morocco
22:00  UTC+1 Tchakei Soccerball shade.svg39' Report Krawa'a Soccerball shade.svg37'Stadium: Père Jégo Stadium
5 June 2026 World Cup qualification Togo  Flag of Togo (3-2).svg1–1Flag of South Sudan.svg  South Sudan Lomé, Togo
16:00  UTC±0
Report
Stadium: Stade de Kégué
Referee: Celso Alvação (Mozambique)
9 June 2026 World Cup qualification DR Congo  Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg1–0Flag of Togo (3-2).svg  Togo Kinshasa, DR Congo
17:00  UTC+1
Report Stadium: Stade des Martyrs
Referee: Mehrez Malki (Tunisia)
6 September 2025 AFCON qualification Togo  Flag of Togo (3-2).svg1–1Flag of Liberia.svg  Liberia Lomé, Togo
16:00  UTC±0
Report
Stadium: Stade de Kégué
Referee: Godfrey Nkhakananga (Malawi)
9 September 2025 AFCON qualification Equatorial Guinea  Flag of Equatorial Guinea.svg2–2Flag of Togo (3-2).svg  Togo Malabo, Equatorial Guinea
17:00  UTC+1
Report
Stadium: Estadio de Malabo
Referee: Pacifique Ndabihawenimana (Burundi)
6 October 2025 AFCON qualification Algeria  Flag of Algeria.svgvFlag of Togo (3-2).svg  Togo Algeria
14 October 2025 AFCON qualification Togo  Flag of Togo (3-2).svgvFlag of Algeria.svg  Algeria Lomé, Togo
--:--  UTC±0 Stadium: Stade de Kégué

Coaches

Caretaker managers are listed in italics.

Players

Current squad

The following players were selected for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification matches against Liberia and Equatorial Guinea on 6 and 9 September 2024. [19]

Caps and goals correct as of 9 September 2024, after the match against Equatorial Guinea.

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
1 GK Malcolm Barcola (1999-05-14) 14 May 1999 (age 25)200 Flag of Portugal.svg Paços de Ferreira
1 GK Wassiou Ouro-Gneni (1997-02-14) 14 February 1997 (age 27)90 Flag of Benin.svg Dynamo Abomey FC
1 GK Geoffrey Agbolossou (2000-02-25) 25 February 2000 (age 24)20 Flag of France.svg FC Balagne

2 DF Djené (1991-12-31) 31 December 1991 (age 32)780 Flag of Spain.svg Getafe
2 DF Loïc Bessilé (1999-02-19) 19 February 1999 (age 25)160 Flag of France.svg Dunkerque
2 DF Youssifou Atté (1996-05-16) 16 May 1996 (age 28)130 Flag of Cote d'Ivoire.svg ASEC Mimosas
2 DF Mawouna Amevor (1991-12-16) 16 December 1991 (age 32)100 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Volendam
2 DF Kennedy Boateng (1996-11-29) 29 November 1996 (age 27)70 Flag of Romania.svg Dinamo București
2 DF Gustave Akueson (1995-12-20) 20 December 1995 (age 28)40 Flag of France.svg Bastia
2 DF Sadik Fofana (2003-05-16) 16 May 2003 (age 21)20 Flag of Germany.svg Bayer Leverkusen
2 DF Josué Homawoo (1997-11-12) 12 November 1997 (age 26)10 Flag of Romania.svg Dinamo București

3 MF Alaixys Romao (1984-01-18) 18 January 1984 (age 40)870 Flag of Greece.svg Athens Kallithea
3 MF Marouf Tchakei (1995-12-15) 15 December 1995 (age 28)313 Flag of Tanzania.svg Singida Fountain Gate
3 MF Karim Dermane (2003-12-26) 26 December 2003 (age 20)163 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Lommel
3 MF Roger Aholou (1993-12-30) 30 December 1993 (age 30)161 Flag of Tunisia.svg Espérance Sportive de Tunis
3 MF Thibault Klidjé (2001-07-10) 10 July 2001 (age 23)120 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Luzern
3 MF Kodjo Aziangbe (2003-12-14) 14 December 2003 (age 20)90 Flag of Japan.svg Yokohama F. Marinos
3 MF Khaled Narey (1994-07-23) 23 July 1994 (age 30)61 Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg Al-Khaleej
3 MF Yawo Agbagno (2000-05-25) 25 May 2000 (age 24)30 Flag of Algeria.svg ASO Chlef
3 MF Adil Titi (1999-08-20) 20 August 1999 (age 25)10 Flag of Sweden.svg IK Brage

4 FW Kodjo Fo-Doh Laba (1992-01-27) 27 January 1992 (age 32)5120 Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg Al Ain
4 FW Kévin Denkey (2000-11-30) 30 November 2000 (age 23)337 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Cercle Brugge
4 FW Yaw Annor (1997-12-03) 3 December 1997 (age 26)60 Flag of Egypt.svg National Bank of Egypt
4 FW Etienne Amenyido (1998-03-01) 1 March 1998 (age 26)30 Flag of Germany.svg Preußen Münster
4 FW Mansour Ouro-Tagba (2004-12-17) 17 December 2004 (age 19)10 Flag of Germany.svg Jahn Regensburg

Recent call-ups

The following players have been called up for Togo in the last twelve months.

Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClubLatest call-up
GK Steven Mensah (2003-05-22) 22 May 2003 (age 21)60 Flag of Germany.svg Hamburger SV II v. Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg  DR Congo , 9 June 2024
GK Fabrice Kagbatawouli (2002-12-28) 28 December 2002 (age 21)00 Flag of Togo (3-2).svg ASC Kara v. Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg  DR Congo , 9 June 2024
GK Idrissa Ogodjo (1996-03-08) 8 March 1996 (age 28)00 Flag of Togo (3-2).svg Entente II Lomé v. Flag of Senegal.svg  Senegal , 21 November 2023

DF Klousseh Agbozo (1994-06-26) 26 June 1994 (age 30)160 Flag of Tunisia.svg Stade Tunisien v. Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg  DR Congo , 9 June 2024
DF Kévin Boma (2002-11-20) 20 November 2002 (age 21)20 Flag of Portugal.svg Estoril Praia v. Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg  DR Congo , 9 June 2024
DF Koffi Benjamin Holete (2003-01-17) 17 January 2003 (age 21)00 Flag of Togo (3-2).svg ASC Kara v. Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg  DR Congo , 9 June 2024
DF Ayayi Zonor (1990-04-07) 7 April 1990 (age 34)10 Flag of Togo (3-2).svg Gomido FC v. Flag of Libya.svg  Libya , 26 March 2024
DF Roland Amouzou (1994-12-18) 18 December 1994 (age 29)60 Flag of Ghana.svg Ashanti Gold v. Flag of Senegal.svg  Senegal , 21 November 2023
DF Philip Awuku (2000-04-27) 27 April 2000 (age 24)00 Flag of Turkey.svg Tuzlaspor v. Flag of Senegal.svg  Senegal , 21 November 2023

MF Samuel Asamoah (1994-03-23) 23 March 1994 (age 30)50 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Qingdao Red Lions v. Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg  DR Congo , 9 June 2024
MF Dikeni Salifou (2003-06-08) 8 June 2003 (age 21)00 Flag of Austria.svg Austria Klagenfurt v. Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg  DR Congo , 9 June 2024
MF Soulemane Ouro-Gafo (1997-12-31) 31 December 1997 (age 26)10 Flag of Togo (3-2).svg Gomido v. Flag of Senegal.svg  Senegal , 21 November 2023

FW Ihlas Bebou (1994-04-23) 23 April 1994 (age 30)371 Flag of Germany.svg 1899 Hoffenheim v. Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg  DR Congo , 9 June 2024
FW Abdou Ouattara (1995-04-06) 6 April 1995 (age 29)61 Flag of Ethiopia.svg Defence Force v. Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg  DR Congo , 9 June 2024
FW Euloge Placca Fessou (1994-12-31) 31 December 1994 (age 29)328 Flag of South Korea.svg Jeonnam Dragons v. Flag of Libya.svg  Libya , 26 March 2024
FW David Henen (1996-04-19) 19 April 1996 (age 28)191 Flag of Kazakhstan.svg Tobol v. Flag of Libya.svg  Libya , 26 March 2024

DEC Player refused to join the team after the call-up.
INJ Player withdrew from the squad due to an injury.
PRE Preliminary squad.
RET Player has retired from international football.
SUS Suspended from the national team.

Records

As of 9 September 2024 [20]
Players in bold are still active with Togo.

Most appearances

Abdoul-Gafar Mamah is Togo's most capped player with 93 appearances. Abdoul Mamah Gafar 4156.jpg
Abdoul-Gafar Mamah is Togo's most capped player with 93 appearances.
RankPlayerCapsGoalsCareer
1 Abdoul-Gafar Mamah 9302000–2016
2 Alaixys Romao 8902005–present
3 Emmanuel Adebayor 88322000–2019
4 Kossi Agassa 8401998–2017
5 Djené Dakonam 8202012–present
6 Moustapha Salifou 7782000–2013
7 Jean-Paul Abalo 7411992–2008
8 Komlan Améwou 6952000–2015
9 Tadjou Salou 62121992–2004
10 Serge Akakpo 6122008–2017
Mohamed Kader 61131995–2009

Top goalscorers

Emmanuel Adebayor is Togo's top scorer with 32 goals. Adebayor.jpg
Emmanuel Adebayor is Togo's top scorer with 32 goals.
RankPlayerGoalsCapsRatioCareer
1 Emmanuel Adebayor (list)32880.362000–2019
2 Kodjo Fo-Doh Laba 20520.382016–present
3 Kossi Noutsoudje 13400.331994–2002
Mohamed Kader 13610.211995–2009
5 Tadjou Salou 12620.191992–2004
6 Floyd Ayité 11480.232007–2022
7 Euloge Placca Fessou 9340.262012–present
Adékambi Olufadé 9410.221998–2010
9 Kévin Denkey 8340.242018–present
Moustapha Salifou 8770.12000–2013

Competition records

FIFA World Cup

FIFA World Cup record Qualification record
YearRoundPositionPldWD*LGFGASquadPldWDLGFGA
1930 to 1958 Part of Flag of France.svg  France Part of Flag of France.svg  France
Flag of Chile.svg 1962 Not a FIFA memberNot a FIFA member
Flag of England.svg 1966 Did not enterDid not enter
Flag of Mexico.svg 1970
Flag of Germany.svg 1974 Did not qualify200204
Flag of Argentina.svg 1978 411235
Flag of Spain.svg 1982 210122
Flag of Mexico.svg 1986 WithdrewWithdrew
Flag of Italy.svg 1990
Flag of the United States.svg 1994 Did not qualify5005211
Flag of France (lighter variant).svg 1998 8224916
Flag of South Korea (1997-2011).svg Flag of Japan.svg 2002 103431313
Flag of Germany.svg 2006 Group stage30th300316 Squad 12822229
Flag of South Africa.svg 2010 Did not qualify104241110
Flag of Brazil.svg 2014 8224612
Flag of Russia.svg 2018 200204
Flag of Qatar.svg 2022 833287
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Flag of Mexico.svg Flag of the United States.svg 2026 To be determined403123
Flag of Morocco.svg Flag of Portugal.svg Flag of Spain.svg 2030 To be determined
Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg 2034
TotalGroup stage1/15300316742418327896

Africa Cup of Nations

Africa Cup of Nations record
YearRoundPositionPldWD*LGFGASquad
Flag of Sudan (1956-1970).svg 1957 Part of Flag of France.svg  France
Flag of the United Arab Republic.svg 1959
Flag of Ethiopia (1897-1936; 1941-1974).svg 1962 Not affiliated to CAF
Flag of Ghana.svg 1963
Flag of Tunisia (1959-1999).svg 1965 Did not enter
Flag of Ethiopia (1897-1936; 1941-1974).svg 1968 Did not qualify
Flag of Sudan (1956-1970).svg 1970
Flag of Cameroon (1961-1975).svg 1972 Group stage7th302146 Squad
Flag of Egypt (1972-1984).svg 1974 Withdrew
Flag of Ethiopia (1975-1987).svg 1976 Did not qualify
Flag of Ghana.svg 1978
Flag of Nigeria.svg 1980
Flag of Libya (1977-2011).svg 1982
Flag of Cote d'Ivoire.svg 1984 Group stage8th301217 Squad
Flag of Egypt.svg 1986 Did not qualify
Flag of Morocco.svg 1988
Flag of Algeria.svg 1990 Withdrew
Flag of Senegal.svg 1992 Did not qualify
Flag of Tunisia (1959-1999).svg 1994 Withdrew during qualifying
Flag of South Africa.svg 1996 Did not qualify
Flag of Burkina Faso.svg 1998 Group stage12th310246 Squad
Flag of Ghana.svg Flag of Nigeria.svg 2000 10th311123 Squad
Flag of Mali.svg 2002 12th302103 Squad
Flag of Tunisia.svg 2004 Did not qualify
Flag of Egypt.svg 2006 Group stage16th300327 Squad
Flag of Ghana.svg 2008 Did not qualify
Flag of Angola.svg 2010 Withdrew due to rebel attack
Flag of Equatorial Guinea.svg Flag of Gabon.svg 2012 Did not qualify
Flag of South Africa.svg 2013 Quarter-finals8th411244 Squad
Flag of Equatorial Guinea.svg 2015 Did not qualify
Flag of Gabon.svg 2017 Group stage16th301226 Squad
Flag of Egypt.svg 2019 Did not qualify
Flag of Cameroon.svg 2021
Flag of Cote d'Ivoire.svg 2023
Flag of Morocco.svg 2025 To be determined
Flag of Kenya.svg Flag of Tanzania.svg Flag of Uganda.svg 2027
Flag placeholder.svg 2029
TotalQuarter-finals8/342538141942

African Nations Championship

African Nations Championship record
Appearances: 1
YearRoundPositionPldWDLGFGA
Flag of Cote d'Ivoire.svg 2009 Did not qualify
Flag of Sudan.svg 2011
Flag of South Africa.svg 2014
Flag of Rwanda.svg 2016
Flag of Morocco.svg 2018
Flag of Cameroon.svg 2020 Group stage11th310245
Flag of Algeria.svg 2022 Did not qualify
TotalGroup stage1/7310245

African Games

African Games record
YearRoundPldWDLGFGA
Flag of the Republic of the Congo.svg 1965 Group stage311159
Flag of Kenya.svg 1987 Did not qualify
Total1/4311159

Honours

Regional

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Togo women's national football team</span> Womens national association football team representing Togo

The Togo women's national football team represents Togo in international women's football since 2006. It is governed by the Togolese Football Federation (FTF), the governing body of football in Togo. The team has played five FIFA-recognised matches, in 2006 and 2007, before reappearing in the 2018 WAFU Women's Cup, set in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. Their manager since January 2018 is Kaï Tomety. Togo's home stadium is the Stade de Kégué, located in Lomé.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2018 Women's Africa Cup of Nations</span> International football competition

The 2018 Women's Africa Cup of Nations was the 13th edition of the Africa Women Cup of Nations, the biennial international football championship organised by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for the women's national teams of Africa. The tournament was held in Ghana, from 17 November to 1 December 2018.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kodjovi Dadzie</span> Togolese footballer

Kodjovi Dadzié is a Togolese professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Akwa United and the Togo national team.

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