Comments on: Togo handed two-tournament Nations Cup suspension

By: Brave Rangers for life

Brave Rangers for life — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:49:38 +0000

Decision is too harsh bane what happens to the budding stars of Togo, yes its wrong for the Govn, to interfere but CAF should have found another way of punishing Togo. The timing of the whole thing is so wrong these guys are in mourning for God’s sake!!! indeed Isaa has outlived his term time to give way to others to rule. On this one alone other countries have to voice out their concerns or are all the associations chickens and are afraid of the dictator called Issa Haytoo, God forbid if thats the case.

By: Ndine

Ndine — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:47:31 +0000

Its sad that Togo lost its nationals in that terrible attack. However CAF is right in punishing the Togolese for GOVT INTERFERENCE. Mark the term Govt Inteference. Remember the players (and i guess their football association) had wanted to proceed with the games, however the GOVT directed the Team to withdraw. Had it been the Togo FA that had asked CAF for a withdrawal in view of the circumstances, am sure this ban issue would not have arisen. The Prime Minister should have used the Togo FA for the withdrawal. The punishment might look harsh but we all know that FIFA does not allow Govt interference. However am sure the sentence will be reduced upon the appeal.

By: Thato K

Thato K — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 11:31:30 +0000

Its inhuman for CAF to do this to the Togolese.I do not expect that a parent can just feel so fine when their child are attacked.Togo government acted like a true parent.CAF commitee should be overhauled.They should all resign.

By: chris

chris — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 08:02:44 +0000

Rule are put in place to be followed not compromised.yes there is death,were these guys told to go by road?lets not condemn for the sake of,governments like to politisise every thing and want political rule to rule over other laws.did the withdrawal solve anything.say in football if the player commiting the faul in the penalt area badily injures him self,should the referee forgo the penalt?thosev are rules bane and they are quating the section to which was violeted.lets not express ignorance.

By: Kashman

Kashman — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 06:40:43 +0000

Caf is setting a very Bad Precedent, they are giving room to future attacks of Football teams, knowing that when they pull out they will be suspended for next 2 tournaments, thugs will deliberately aim attacks on strong teams in order to have them disqualified.
I think a fine would have been okay since CAF is saying it is doing so because on Govt interference in the matter but what did they expect the togolese govt to do sit back as if nothing happened, am disappointed.

By: Myck1

Myck1 — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 06:03:40 +0000

Togo deserve to be punished!! They took an unneccessary risk.They should only blame themselves. Two AFCONs might look too long.But thats the idea behind punishment.They must feel the pinch.With Due respect to those who died in the attack!!!!

By: kayula

kayula — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 19:39:05 +0000

Is CAF serious, what interference are they talking about, those guys were trumatised, how did they expect them to play? Does CAF realise the all Togolese team would have probably been gunned down?. In Africa we have a problem, how can one man be at the top of an international organisation for over 20 years, I suppose this is what you get when power gets to one’s head, total rubbish

By: Asilikale

Asilikale — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 13:01:35 +0000

Asilikale : Togo deserve to be punished but not the punished they have been given why not fine them and peharps miss one qualifying game for the next africa cup,coz the attack ts self a military torture,death of the 3 togolese is a permanent punishment to the Togo national team and their Families that were deprived of their bread winners.In this case togo has been punished not twice but 4times and 4ever. We understand the govt used to talk to the press that the team will b back in angola after 3 days of mourning is over but they never got permition or wrote to CAF. Issa has been in that sea far too long to exercise lenience that punishment is hell heavy. Hope i wont be deleted or somethng else like going moderation.

@zamfoot how long does moderation take. And wht attract moderation.

By: Justice Kafusha

Justice Kafusha — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 12:37:45 +0000

Can the rest of the African countries withdraw from AFCON in support of Togo. This is time to show this Isaa the way forward. I think he is bitter Cameroon lost. This is the same man who gave money to the family of a Cameroon player who died in during a game in France while he gave nothing to the families of those Zambian players who died in Gabon. Shame on this useless man

By: Bigge

Bigge — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 11:54:51 +0000

Power has gone to Ayatou’s head. He can no longer think straight. The problem with African leaders is that they are too obscessed with sangoma’s. They never know when its time to quit! I am sure Togo is shocked.