Kick Around: Should the ACON Have Gone Ahead After The Togo Shooting?

Should the ACON have continued even after the tragic Togo shooting?

Jan 13, 2010 7:48:51 PM

More On :  Togo
With three dead and others left wounded when a bus carrying the Togo national team was shot up in Angola, many wondered if the African Cup of Nations would go ahead as planned.

In the end, Togo pulled out of the tournament to grieve while the rest of the nations continued to push for the Gold.

The Goal.com editors debate if that was the correct choice or if the tournament should have been scrapped.
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