Ghana’s team was given a frightening description by the Togolese team in their moment of terror when the Black Stars visited the Hawks to empathise with them after Friday’s attack.

The team bus carrying Togo on their way to Cabinda came under gunfire attack from insurgents in Angola leaving the driver dead and eight persons injured.

Togo were scheduled to play Ghana on Monday in Cabinda but doubts still exist about their participation as they threaten to withdraw from the competition.

“We [Ghana camp] were all saddened by the news when reports broke out on Friday. We had arrived a day before with no incidents and never expected such an attack.

“But when the Togolese described the moment of terror to us, we were really shaken to the core. Everyone was frightened and I must admit, we are gradually getting over it,” FA President, Kwesi Nyantakyi told www.ghanafa.org from Cabinda on Saturday.

The attack led to immediate calls for another look at the security of the region, which has been fraught with decades of violence.

“We have sought assurances from the organizers, the LOC and the government of Angola,” Nyantakyi said.

“It’s important for us to be able to lift the players from such a gloom that has engulfed the competition and one key area is the security that needs to be put in place.

“The incident happened some 150km away from Cabinda but it’s imperative that measures are put in place to forestall any future occurrence.

“The safety of everyone is most important and we hope we can go through the competition without any setback. It’s rather unfortunate that the African Cup of Nations has experienced such an incident,” he added.

According to the President of the Ghana Football Association, the Black Stars will be ready for Monday’s opening group game in Cabinda.

“Yes, we would be ready for the game. The players have managed to overcome it and are going about their preparations.

“Though we acknowledge the terrifying nature of the attack, we hope Togo would rescind their decision to withdraw.”