A former center-back who became a naturalized Togolese citizen, Eric Akoto was born on July 20, 1980. He was born in Ghana and competed for Togo at the international level. Akoto, who was born in Accra, the capital of Ghana, represented nearby Togo. He competed for Togo in the 2006 World Cup, when Togo lost in the group stage and was eliminated from the competition. When the Togo team’s bus came under gunfire on January 8, 2010, he was a passenger. www.ghanacelebrations.com wishes you a pleasant birthday.