"Because I have tried to explain things about the national team and tried to help my country, I have become the main focus when any problems arise and people point to me as the cause. Things have obviously changed in the last year. I have a daughter now and I have to put her first.

“I am not going to put myself in situations where I am risking my safety, especially after what happened in Angola. If the organization improved and things became much better, I will definitely play for Togo again. Not doing so has been one of the tougher decisions I have had to make in my life," the Man City striker said.

The 26-year-old quit international football in the wake of the terrorist attack on the team bus taking Togo to the CAF Africa Cup of Nations in Angola in January. The Manchester City striker remains immensely proud of his country, but following the birth of his first child this summer, he does not feel the demands placed upon him are worth the end outcome.

As the pivotal figure within the Togo squad, Adebayor has been depicted as a trouble-causer by some. Yet he remains open to the idea of a comeback, even if it will take some fundamental changes within the football hierarchy for such a prospect to become a reality.

Togo have begun their quest to qualify for the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations without Adebayor but drew their opening two matches against Chad and Malawi last month.