Outright Odds: five hundred/1
Group G Winners: sixteen/1
1st-time Globe Cup qualification for the little west African country was such a fantastic accomplishment the countrys president declared a national holiday to rejoice.
Togo experienced never ever appear close to qualifying before until they launched into the historical past producing marketing campaign which saw them secure a spot in Germany ahead of 2002 Environment Cup quarter finalists Senegal and African Cup of countries finalists 온라인바카라 Mali.
After a anxious commence which saw them get rid of their opening match inside of a preliminary qualification tie in opposition to minnows Equatorial Guinea one-0, they won the return leg 2-0 and immediately after shedding their opening team match absent to Zambia, remained unbeaten to prime the team.
Their area in Germany was selected the ultimate working day of qualifying in addition to a attract at Congo would be ample. They fell behind two times but two second half objectives from Sochaux striker Kader Toure gained Les Eperviers (The Sparrow Hawks) a three-2 win.
Qualification saw a party to end all functions from the capital of Lome. Revellers defied an influence Slash and pouring rain to rejoice what was viewed ahead of the qualification matches as an unattainable endeavor.
Like South Korea, they've got observed a transform in administration ahead of the finals this summer time. Former captain and assistant mentor of Nigerian Stephen Keshi took above adhering to the Zambia defeat and guide Togo to Germany but in turn remaining pursuing a inadequate displaying on the Cup of countries. He is replaced by 68-yr-previous German Otto Pfister who may have coached in Switzerland, Asia and Africa but under no circumstances in his homeland.
Togo are anything of an not known quantity and will spring a surprise like Senegal did four yrs back. They've got an abundance of speed up front as well as their star player is striker Emmanuel Adebayor, who joined Arsenal from Monaco. He was the continents major goalscorer and weighed in with 11 plans. Togo even have a hugely rated goalkeeper in Kossi Agassa that is nicknamed magic hands.
With a pedigree for getting whipping boys of African football, Togo are unsurprisingly identified to generally be gradual starters in matches. Though they managed to overcome this against extra modest opposition, They could not obtain their opponents in Germany so forgiving.
Suggested Bet
Someone could spring A serious shock in this Event so why not Togo who could emulate the success loved by Senegal in 2002? Their initially match pits them versus arguably their weakest opponents in South Korea which could act as a springboard with the video games in opposition to France and Switzerland. Its a longshot, but
Togo to qualify from Group G @ three/one