Football: Adebayor in Nations Cup u-turn

PARIS: Tottenham Hotspur’s star Emmanuel Adebayor has had a last minute change of heart and will now take part in the Africa Cup of Nations later this month, according to the head of Togo’s football federation. The Spurs striker was planning to skip the January 19-February 10 competition in South Africa in a dispute over unpaid player bonuses and team security. Togolese Football Federation president Gabriel Ameyi, however, confirmed that Adebayor will take part. “Of course we are going to the Nations Cup with Adebayor,” said Ameyi. “It’s very important to have him with us. He’s our best player and the captain of our team.” Tottenham will be without Adebayor’s services for six matches.

Published in The Express Tribune, January 9^th, 2013.