Adebayor in an emotional Facebook post back in 2015 publicly revealed some of the personal issues with his family that have disrupted his career.

The Togo international who now plays in Turkey for Istanbul Başakşehiris, has enjoyed a stellar career and has had stints with some of Europe’s top clubs as well as being named CAF Footballer of the year back in 2008.

Adebayor was instrumental in helping his country make their first and only appearance so far in a FIFA World Cup, when his 11 goals helped secure Togo a spot in the 2006 World Cup in Germany.

The 33 year old however says he continues to cater for his family despite the halt in communication.

“I don’t talk to my family but I talk to my friends. Whenever they want to talk to me I’m ready to listen because I’m a good believer,” he said.

“We have done things and being through things so the issue is simple. They don’t help me to do my job properly.

“They will never call me to see if I’m fine or anything. They only call when they need something, but they say blood is thicker than water,” he was speaking in an interview with the BBC.

Adebayor is his country’s highest goalscorer with 30 goals.

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The 33-year-old has been honoured in Kpalimé for his humanitarian activities in the Southwest Togo.

Adebayor is a nationwide tour where he is offering humanitarian support to his compatriot.

The former Crystal Palace and Tottenham Hotspur attacker has committed himself to support 90 children for a period of one year in Togo.

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Former Arsenal, Tottenham and Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor has joined Turkish side Istanbul Basaksehir on an 18-month deal.

The Togo international – who has been in action at this month’s African Cup of Nations – has been on the hunt for a new club since the summer after his contract with Crystal Palace expired.

The 32-year-old had been deep in talks with Lyon earlier on in the January transfer window, but that fell through.

However, Adebayor has now found a new side after agreeing to join Istanbul Basaksehir – who are currently second in the Turkish Super Lig, two points behind Besiktas.

Istanbul Basaksehir will be the ninth club of Adebayor’s career to date.

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Adebayor, who has been clubless since leaving Crystal Palace in June, told BBC Sport: “The team is very motivated. In 2013, we went to the quarter-finals but this time we want to go further.

“If we reach at least the semi-finals or even win the cup, it will be great.”

Togo begin their campaign against champions Ivory Coast on Monday.

They will also face DR Congo and Morocco in Group C.

Togo have never won the tournament and have only played at seven finals – they also withdrew from the finals in 2010 when their team bus team was attacked on its way to their tournament base in Angola and three people were killed.

This time they are guided by Nations Cup-winning coach Claude LeRoy, who is making a record ninth appearance at the finals with his sixth nation and has only once failed to reach the quarter-finals.

Buoyant mood

LeRoy’s experience and knowhow coupled with the 32-year Adebayor’s determination to do well in what will be his fifth and most likely last finals could propel Togo to their best achievement at the tournament.

“I cannot say we will definitely win the cup because it is the same goal of all players taking part in this tournament. But I remain motivated to do something and excel together with my team-mates,” said Adebayor.

“The mood is good in the team. We are always laughing and singing in the bus and at the hotel. We also dance a lot.

“It is a pleasure for me to be going to the Nations Cup with the team. It is always nice to be the captain and the leader of the team. I have a lot of young brothers in the team and it is up to me to show them the way and help them.”

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