And Pulls Out Again

Togo has followed orders from the government and left the ACN. Here's what Adebayor had to say:

"We all decided to do something good for the country and play to honour those who died. Unfortunately, the head of state and the country's authorities have decided otherwise. We will pack up and go home."

And the Togolese PM:

The Togolese prime minister told L'Equipe: "We understand the approach of players who wanted to express a way to avenge their fallen comrades, but it would be irresponsible on the part of the authorities to let them continue.

"The team must return today. The government's decision is unchanged. It is a conscious decision since Friday. If a team or a person present themselves under the banner of Togo, it would be a false representation."

In related news, the Togolese goalkeeper has undergone surgery to remove the bullet, but remains in intensive care:

Doctors treating the Togo goalkeeper who was seriously injured in Friday's terrorist attack have said that it is too soon to discuss his prospects. Kodjovi "Dodji" Obilale is in intensive care in South Africa.

Obilale was shot in the lower back in the attack on the Togo team's bus. He was flown to Johannesburg's Netcare Milpark Hospital for surgery. The trauma specialist Elias Degiannis said Obilale was stable, but sedated and on a respirator.

Hopefully, he is alright. Thoughts and Prayers to his family.