Adebayor explains Afcon snub

LONDON — Tottenham striker Emmanuel Adebayor insists his decision to miss the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) with Togo is not due to unpaid bonuses.

The Togolese striker ruled himself out of contention for the continental showpiece, with reports suggesting his withdrawal was due to unpaid bonuses.

But the 28-year-old has moved to dispel those rumours, instead pointing to a lack of safety and subsequent lack of compassion shown by his country’s government following the horrifying scenes at Angola 2010.

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