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15 May 2011<\/p>\n

Togo have dethroned Nigeria as champions of the sub-regional WAFU Cup winning 3-2 and so doing, halted Samson Siasia\u2019s winning streak as Eagles coach.<\/p>\n

Since taking charge of Nigeria in December, Siasia has won his first six games, but Togo stopped this impressive run Saturday afternoon.<\/p>\n

The Hawks of Togo thus pocked the cash prize of $25,000.<\/p>\n

In a tournament packed with surprises, Liberia also stopped Ghana 3-1 to win third place.<\/p>\n

Samuel Thompson hit a brace with Patrick Wleh also on the score sheet, while Bright Nsiah pulled a goal back for the Ghanaians from the penalty spot on 82 minutes.<\/p>\n

Togo stunned the big crowd at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abeokuta as early as the third minute when Atakora Lalawele headed past dodgy goalkeeper Sunday Rotimi.<\/p>\n

Lalawele then set up Wome Dove for Togo\u2019s second goal after just 22 minutes, before Heartland midfielder Bartholomew Ibenegbu pulled a goal back for Nigeria four minutes later.<\/p>\n

Nigeria were reduced to 10 men after defender Gege Soriola was sent off for dangerous play in the 33rd minute.<\/p>\n

But despite this setback, Ibenegbu drew Nigeria level in first half stoppage time when he stylishly tucked away a penalty after striker Ekigho Ehiosun was brought down inside the box.<\/p>\n

But moments later, Lalawele\u2019s free kick surprised goalkeeper Rotimi, who punched into his own net.<\/p>\n

Togo were also reduced to 10 men after 57 minutes when Sadare Ouro-Akoriko received his second booking of the day.<\/p>\n

Both sides had chances to score more goals with Ehiosun\u2019s late header inside the box crashing against the foot of the post for the Togo goalie to gladly save.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n

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