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Togo host Liberia at the Stade de Kegue in Lome on Friday for their opening game of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers in Group E. Ranked 120th in the world, Togo are looking make their AFCON return for the first time since 2017 and end their long wait for a ninth appearance in the tournament finals.
However, their form does not really hold them in good stead. In five official games this year, the Sparrowhawks have won just once, a 2-1 friendly win over Niger back in March.
During the last international break, the West African minnows began their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, drawing 1-1 with South Sudan before a 1-0 loss to DR Congo.
Liberia have qualified for the AFCON tournament just twice in their history, going out in the group stages of both the 1996 and 2002 editions. It's been 22 years since their last qualification to the finals, and the Lone Stars will be eager to end their long wait at the Moroccan showpiece next year.
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However, it's been a good year for them, with Liberia going unbeaten in all four official games so far. This includes beating Djibouti in the ongoing AFCON qualifiers in the first round, winning 2-0 at home before a 0-0 draw away sealed their progression.
Togo vs Liberia Head-To-Head and Key Numbers
- There have been 17 clashes between the sides in the past, with Togo winning nine times over Liberia and losing on four occasions.
- Liberia's last win over Togo came in September 1994, when the Lone Stars beat them 1-0 in the Africa Cup of Nations tournament.
- Togo are eight games unbeaten against Liberia right now.
- Liberia and Togo last clashed in the 2017 AFCON qualifiers, drawing 2-2 in June 2016.
- Liberia are unbeaten in four official games this year, winning twice.
- Togo are ranked 120th in the world, whereas Liberia are 22 places lower than them in the latest FIFA Ranking.
Togo vs Liberia Prediction
Togo will feel confident of their chances in this match, given their terrific record against Liberia. However, the sides enter on a contrasting run of form, with the Lone Stars unbeaten in 2024.
This gives them the momentum and we expect Liberia to break the jinx and beat Togo for the first time in 30 years.
Prediction: Togo 1-2 Liberia
Togo vs Liberia Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Result: Liberia to win
Tip 2 - Goals over/under 2.5: Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3 - Both teams to score: Yes
