Newman Posted January 30, 2010 Report Share Posted January 30, 2010 Togo has been banned from the next two Africa Cup of Nations following their withdrawal from this year's tournament. Caf also fined the Hawks US$50,000 for the decision to quit the competition in the wake of a gun attack on the team. Two members of their delegation were killed in the ambush which resulted in Togo to withdraw its team. "The executive committee has banned Togo from the next two African Nations Cup and fined the Togo FA 50,000 U.S. dollars." Caf said in a statement. A Togolese assistant coach and a press officer died following the ambush on their bus in the northern Angolan province of Cabinda on 8 January, prompting the government to recall the team for three days of mourning. From BBC Sport. This is just ridiculous. The decision is understandable if it's to protect Togo from being attacked again, but fining them is just plain ridiculous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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