Daré Nibombé, the new head coach of Togo, has sent a strong message to Liberia and Equatorial Guinea ahead of the qualifiers for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. In his first press conference, Nibombé, 44, announced a squad of 25 players for the upcoming matches and emphasized that his team must win to revive their path to qualification. “We are not Ivory Coast. We are the Eperviers of Togo, and this is a direct message to the Nzalang Nacional. The feats of Equatorial Guinea in the last AFCON are a thing of the past,” he stated, according to local and regional media reports.
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The Togolese coach made it clear that his approach is simple yet determined: win at all costs. He also mentioned that they have thoroughly analyzed their opponents in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, which has allowed them to prepare specific strategies to face Liberia and Equatorial Guinea. For Nibombé, all teams start with the same chances, and Togo is ready to fight for their qualification.
The history between Togo and Equatorial Guinea reflects a balanced rivalry, with victories and draws in previous encounters. Nibombé is confident that his meticulous preparation and clear focus will be key for Togo to advance successfully in these qualifiers, establishing themselves as a formidable opponent in the race for AFCON 2025.