Hull boss wants Daniel Cousin and Seyi Olofinjana to quit Africa and come home

09 January 2010 10:10
Hull manager Phil Brown has revealed his shock following the gun attack on Togo's players at the Africa Cup of Nations and wants his two players at the tournament to return to England.[LNB]Togo could today withdraw their team following the incident which saw two players shot and a bus driver killed.[LNB]Clubs were last night contacting their players at the tournament in Angola to check on their safety, and Brown is concerned about the Hull stars on duty - Gabon striker Daniel Cousin and Nigerian midfielder Seyi Olofinjana.[LNB] Safety fears: Hull City' and Gabon striker Daniel Cousin[LNB] Brown said: 'I am appalled. This throws a question mark against next summer's World Cup. You simply cannot put the safety of players, officials and fans at the slightest risk. That is totally unacceptable. I have two players - Daniel Cousin and Seyi Olofinjana (pictured left) - on duty and I want them back home here with us as quickly as possible.'[LNB]Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp does not have any players at the tournament but has urged organisers to consider whether it should now go ahead.[LNB]Redknapp said: 'It's frightening. I agree it's worth considering calling the whole thing off. We can't just sit around and wait for the next shooting.'[LNB] Togo players 'machine-gunned like dogs' as team bus comes under attack'Worst experience of my life': Adebayor reveals Togo's gun terror tormentTogo terrorist attack is threat to the 2010 World Cup finalsAfrica Cup of Nations: It's cold here, but the temperature is rising in AngolaIvory Coast accuse Chelsea of treating striker Drogba like a 'machine'Big boost for Chelsea and Ghana as engine Essien returns to training[LNB] [LNB][LNB]  

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