TOGO

Very much the potential whipping boys of Group A, although they will be the first to point out that they beat Ghana in Burkina Faso two years ago and were the cause of the Black stars early exit. But when you consider that they qualified for the finals despite not winning a single game last year – both in the Nations Cup qualifiers and several friendly warm-up encounters – then the task might seem beyond their capabilities. Their one star player is Bachirou Salou, among the leading goalscorers in the German Bundesliga this season, but he has refused to play since the last Nations cup finals and coach Gottlieb Goeller will have to use all his powers of persuasion to get the burly striker back.

Coach

Gottlieb Goller (Germany)

Squad

Abdou Moumouni

Abibou Tchagnao

Bachirou Salou

Cherif Maman-Toure

Djima Oyawoli

Franck Atsou

Franck Dote

Koffi Fiawoo

Kokouvi Pedomey

Komlan Assignon

Kossi Agassa

Lantame Ouadja

Libambani Yedibahoma

Massamesso Tchangai

Messan Ametokodo

Mohamed Coubageat

Mohamed Toure

Tadjou Salou

Wake Nibombe

Yao Aziawonou

Yao Senaya

Yaovi Abalo