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Breaking News: Togo Goalkeeper, Assistant Coach And Press Officer Reported Dead by Imeobong(m): 4:12pm On Jan 09, 2010
The total body count has risen to four,
Jan 9, 2010 1:15:40 PM

The Togo bus shooting in Cabinda has left three more dead, according to various French sources. In addition to the so far unnamed local bus driver who perished on Friday, assistant coach Abalo Amelete, press officer Stanislas Ocloo, and reserve goalkeeper Kodjovi Obilale are said to have passed away.

Obilale, a 25-year-old who represented French amateur side GSI Pontivy, was one of two players reported to have suffered gunshot wounds during the Friday attack. He has apparently not survived his injuries, although this is not fully confirmed

Pontivy coach Alain Le Dour told L'Equipe, "We were called and told this information, but it is not yet formal.

"It's difficult to get precise information. Yesterday we didn't know where he'd been shot. Then we heard he'd been operated upon successfully and there was talk of his being transferred to South Africa. But officially we don't know anything else."

The other player shot was was 22-year-old centre-back Serge Akakpo of Romania's FC Vaslui. He underwent surgery on Friday and is thought to be recovering.

Official details have yet to be disclosed regarding the fates of the assistant coach and the press officer, but it is thought that they died before Obilale, making a total of four deaths.

The Sparrow Hawks are said to be preparing to return to Lome, the Togolese capital, having abandoned the African Cup of Nations tournament.

Reports indicate that prior to leaving the country, the Togolese delegation have been attempting to persuade Ghana and the Ivory Coast - two other teams based in the breakaway province of Cabinda - to quit the competition.

Nonetheless the African Cup of Nations itself is still set to go ahead, starting with tomorrow's opening match between Angola and Mali.
Re: Breaking News: Togo Goalkeeper, Assistant Coach And Press Officer Reported Dead by Lanspower(m): 11:48pm On Jan 09, 2010
Tragic indeed! Is Africa placed under spell? Why are things going upside down on the continent? This year's Nations Cup should be cancelled as a tribute to the deceased. May God never forgive the culprits. I am so sad!
Re: Breaking News: Togo Goalkeeper, Assistant Coach And Press Officer Reported Dead by Lanspower(m): 11:49pm On Jan 09, 2010
Tragic indeed! Is Africa placed under spell? Why are things going upside down on the continent? This year's Nations Cup should be cancelled as a tribute to the deceased. May God never forgive the culprits. I am so sad!
Re: Breaking News: Togo Goalkeeper, Assistant Coach And Press Officer Reported Dead by GTay(m): 12:45am On Jan 10, 2010
F.Y.I as we speak

The Togo reserve goalkeeper Kodjovi Obilale is at Milpark Hospital in Johannesburg, South Africa receiving treatment for gunshot wounds.

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