Uncategorised 2021 AFCON Playoffs : Togo Collapsed At Home Against Egypt

Togo still can’t do better! The 2021 AFCON playoffs 4th day game between Togo and Egypt took place this afternoon at the Stade de Kégué. Beaten 1-0 last Thursday by Egypt, the Sparrowhawks fell down again in Lomé against the same Pharaohs.

Despite the absence of their star Mohamed Salah, tested positive for Covid-19, Egypt won 3-1. Afsha opened the scoring against the the run of the play (18′). And Mohamed Sherif made use of a misunderstanding in the defence of the Hawks scoring the second goal in the 33′. Trezeguet was a successful opportunist after a free-kick from the midfield that the defence of Togo couldn’t clear (52′). Elom Nya-Vedji saved the honor for the men of Claude Le Roy in the extra time.

The Pharaohs lead Group G with 8 points alongside with Comoros.

Teams’ lineups as below.


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