Frenchman Hubert Velud will be making his debut at the African Nations Cup in Angola after he took charge of Togo in September. A goalkeeper in his playing days, Vehud got off to a winning start when Togo beat Gabon 1-0 in Lome in November on the final day of the combined World Cup and Nations Cup qualifying tournament. He has spent his entire professional career as player with Reims. He was nicknamed 'the cat' by supporters of the club in tribute to his agility. He began his coaching career with French third division side Clermont Foot Auvergne and made history by winning promotion to the second division. He also had spells at Creteil and Beauvais before he was named Togo coach late last year. 