Togo Super Cup
The Togo Super Cup is the annual season opener pitting the national league champions against the Cup winners. Organized by the Togolese Football Federation (FTF), it captivates fans with high-stakes drama on intimate pitches, highlighting Togo's emerging football scene amid West Africa's vibrant landscape.
History and foundation
Emerging in the 1960s but formalized in the 1990s, the first official clash was in 1996: ASKO Kara edged Dynamic Togolais. A quirky hiatus came in 2010 due to unrest, but 2011 saw Maranatha FC's triumph. Memorable moments include 2018's comeback by AS Douanes from 0-2 down against Union Toumodi.
Tournament format
Single knockout match on a neutral venue, typically Lomé's Kochebe Stadium. If one team holds both titles, it's finalists or runners-up. Standard 90 minutes, extra time, penalties—no frills, pure intensity.
Interesting facts
Averages 2.8 goals per game, lively with frequent thrillers. Top scorers: Fla Sinla (3 goals), Abass Assibou (2). Stars like Fode Diame, who parlayed a 2015 brace into European moves, and Koffi Egbetou, penalty hero, shine here, fueling Togo's talent pipeline.