Dossevi, who plays for French club Nantes, said armed rebels with AK-47s opened fire on the team bus.

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Togo striker Thomas Dossevi, who plays for French team Nantes, told CNN "armed rebels" with AK-47s had opened fire.

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Mr Dossevi described the gunmen as hooded and "armed to the teeth".

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