Togo was held 2-2 by Eswatini on June 3, 2022 in Lomé, in group B of qualifying for the next African Cup of Nations (CAN 2023). The Togolese will have to react on June 7 with a match in Morocco against the Cape Verdeans.
Cold shower for the Togolese, this June 3, 2022 in Lomé, in qualifying for the next African Cup of Nations (CAN 2023). After leading the score for a long time thanks to a superb curling free kick from striker Euloge Mèmè Placca Fessou (1-0, 20th), they first saw the modest Eswatini team equalize in the 84th minute thanks to a header from striker Sabelo Ndzinisa (1-1).
Fortunately for the Sparrowhawks, striker Kodjo Fo-doh Laba did not think too much when he headed a corner perfectly sent to the near post (2-1, 87th).
React as of June 7
The Togolese selection, coached by the Portuguese Paulo Duarte, then thought they had done the hardest part. But a heavy strike from defender Siboniso Ngwenya after added time (2-2, 90th + 5) allowed Sihlangu Semnikati to earn a precious draw before facing Burkina Faso on June 7 in Johannesburg during the second day of these qualifiers for CAN 2023.
The Togolese will have to react on June 7 with a match in Morocco against the Cape Verdeans, if they want to stay in the game in this group B…
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