Posted on 01/08/2010 9:42:04 AM PST by NormsRevenge
A bus carrying Togo's national football team to the Africa Cup of Nations has been hit by machine-gun fire, injuring two players, reports say.
The reported incident occurred as the bus was en route to Angola from the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The Africa Cup of Nations is due to start in Angola on Sunday.
Togo's first game is to be played on Monday in the oil-rich northern territory of Cabinda, where rebels have been fighting for independence.
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The identities of the wounded players are not known. There are unconfirmed reports of serious injuries.
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I thought Oakland Raiders fans were tough.
GO STEELERS....huh nevermind....
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