Togo have been punished for their decision to withdraw from the Africa Cup of Nations after a gun attack on their coach by being banned from the next two editions of the tournament, according to the Confederation of African Football (Caf).

The president of Caf, Issa Hayatou, told AFP that the reason for the ban was because Togo's decision to pull out was based on "governmental interference".

Three people were killed after the Togo squad was ambushed whilst travelling through the Cabinda region of Angola. Togo's player flew home soon after, requesting time to mourn the dead, but were officially disqualified from the tournament after failing to turn up for their opening game against Ghana.

The separatist group, the Front for the Liberation of the Enclave of Cabinda (Flec), claimed responsibility for the attack. The final of the tournament, between Ghana and Egypt, will take place tomorrow.