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Togo reaches Maracana World Cup final after defeating Cameroon
The Togo Maracana national team has secured a historic place in the final of the second Mara’Monde World Cup. After defeating Brazil in the quarterfinals, the ‘Eperviers Maracaniers’ overcame host nation Cameroon in a dramatic semifinal held at the Japoma sports complex in Douala.
In a high-stakes match, Togo trailed 4-3 against Cameroon in the final moments of regulation time. A late equalizer 16 seconds before the whistle forced the game into extra time, where Togo eventually secured a 5-4 victory. Key contributors included Edem Adjogblé, who scored a hat-trick, alongside Kangbeni Kossi and Kola Yawo.
Togo will face Ivory Coast in the final, following the Ivorian team’s 3-0 victory over Canada. The final is scheduled to take place in Douala.
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Brazil national football team · Cameroon · Edem Adjogblé · Guy Akpovy · Hamadou Boukari · Ivory Coast · Togo · Togo national football team · Togolese Football Federation