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Ivorians lead the way for the first time

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 03:15:00 GMT

Côte d'Ivoire beat Nigeria in the final for their first continental crown at U-17 level as the two west Africans joined the north African duo of Tunisia and Morocco in qualifying for the FIFA U-17 World Cup UAE 2013.

African finalists eye four U-17 spots

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 04:42:00 GMT

The Africa U-17 Championship begins this weekend with hosts Morocco and seven other challengers looking to join the continent's best youth sides at the FIFA U-17 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates later this year.

African clubs eye last 16

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 15:09:00 GMT

Africa's biggest club competition will be cut down to 16 teams after this weekend's fixtures, which feature ambitious Kenyan club Tusker trying to upset champions Al Ahly.

Favourites struggle as Eto'o returns

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 19:44:00 GMT

The last two African champions only managed draws in the latest round of African qualifying for 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™, but Cameroon icon Samuel Eto'o led his side to victory over Togo with a brace. FIFA.com reviews the action.

African aspirants resume journey

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 14:34:00 GMT

Burkina Faso and Ghana are just two of the sides hoping to make headway on the third matchday of action in the group stage of CAF qualifying for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™.

Eventful weekend for North Africa's hopefuls

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 07:44:00 GMT

The majority of clubs from nations on the Mediterranean coast posted positive results over the weekend in the continental showpiece's first round, first leg, which featured some dramatic events.

Favourites advance to the next stage

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 06:47:00 GMT

Representatives from Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa and Egypt easily won their ties over the weekend to advance to the Round of 32 in Africa's biggest club competition.

Investing in football & social change in Botswana

Sat, 09 Feb 2013 20:10:00 GMT

FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter has inaugurated an extension of the Lekidi Technical Centre in Gaborone, before meeting the country’s vice-president, Dr. Ponatshego Kedikilwe.

Blatter set for extensive Africa tour

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 16:58:00 GMT

FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter will visit Mauritania, Guinea, Botswana and South Africa as part of a six-day tour of Africa starting on Wednesday. FIFA.com has the details.

Busy year for African hopefuls

Wed, 26 Dec 2012 09:37:00 GMT

2012 has seen a few surprises in the African qualifying zone for the FIFA World Cup™ as the campaign reaches its midpoint. There's still all to play for in 2013 as the continent cuts down from 52 countries to five representatives.

Ethiopia hosts Centre workshop

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 11:11:00 GMT

Delegates from all 20 Football for Hope Centres have been meeting in the Ethiopian capital of Addis Abeba for the fifth Football for Hope Centre Host Workshop.

What is international football’s biggest rivalry?

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 10:36:00 GMT

FIFA.com wants to know what you feel is the biggest rivalry in the international game.

Comebacks, shocks as continental line-up set

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 04:07:00 GMT

Four teams reversed their ties from the first leg in the final qualifying stage for January's CAF Africa Cup of Nations, although Cameroon suffered a shock elimination at the hands of a resurgent Cape Verde Islands.

Zambia edge through, Nigeria comfortable

Sat, 13 Oct 2012 19:29:00 GMT

Holders Zambia booked their place at the 2013 CAF Africa Cup of Nations after a penalty shoot-out, Nigeria were rather more comfortable and scored six, while Ghana and Mali also progressed.

Big guns facing elimination

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 08:07:00 GMT

There will be tension across the entire African continent this weekend as 15 berths for next year's CAF Africa Cup of Nations go on the line, with a number of upsets on the cards.

Elephants rampage, Indomitable Lions fade

Sun, 09 Sep 2012 22:30:00 GMT

Côte d'Ivoire impressed in a goalfest against Senegal, holders Zambia left a lot to do in the second leg, and four-time winners Cameroon slumped to defeat. FIFA.com reviews the latest CAF Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

Nigeria held, Sudan strike late

Sun, 09 Sep 2012 13:46:00 GMT

Nigeria still have work to do if they are to return to the CAF Africa Cup of Nations after being to a 2-2 draw by Liberia in their two-leg qualifier, while Sudan beat Ethiopia 5-3 with a late double from Mohammed El Tahir.

Regional rivalries highlight last round

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 08:29:00 GMT

A west African derby between Côte d’Ivoire and Senegal is the most hotly anticipated of the final stage of 2013 AFCON qualifying ties, which begin this weekend.

Integrity workshop well received in Africa

Sun, 26 Aug 2012 19:29:00 GMT

Football leaders from southern Africa described FIFA’s Integrity in Sport workshop in Johannesburg at the weekend as a “wonderful opportunity to learn”.

Giants drop points on the road

Sun, 10 Jun 2012 00:28:00 GMT

Tunisia made it two wins from two, while South Africa, Nigeria, Senegal and Côte d'Ivoire all had to make do with away draws on Saturday in the African qualifying campaign for Brazil 2014.

Crunch clashes come early in Africa

Fri, 08 Jun 2012 04:18:00 GMT

Algeria are just one of the African favourites making tricky away debuts this weekend in Brazil 2014 qualifying, while Ghana travel to face continental champions Zambia. FIFA.com previews a heavy schedule of crucial fixtures in Africa.

Bafana Bafana sack Mosimane

Tue, 05 Jun 2012 10:24:00 GMT

South Africa have sacked Pitso Mosimane following a disappointing draw with Ethiopia and placed Steve Komphela in temporary charge.

Elephants rumble as Zambia stumble

Sat, 02 Jun 2012 23:36:00 GMT

African champions Zambia lost 2-0 in Sudan, while the team they beat in the continental final, Côte d'Ivoire, defeated Tanzania on a busy Saturday of 2014 FIFA World Cup™ qualifying action.

Cameroon win, Kenya settle with Malawi

Sat, 02 Jun 2012 19:56:00 GMT

Cameroon and Central African Republic both got off to winning starts in Brazil 2014 qualifying as they beat Congo DR and Botswana respectively, while Kenya were held to a goalless draw against Malawi.

African favourites seek home comfort

Thu, 31 May 2012 02:41:00 GMT

The Brazil 2014 preliminaries reach the group stage in Africa this weekend with a host of continental giants seeking to ease anxieties by making a positive start to their respective campaigns.

Ghana get Basetsana, Kenya stun Zambia

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 15:01:00 GMT

The qualifiers for the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup continued in Africa as Ghana set up a crunch clash with South Africa in the next round and Kenya overturned a deficit in the second leg against Zambia.

Good weekend for familiar faces

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 16:06:00 GMT

Benni McCarthy scored a stunning late winner to give Orlando Pirates a boost in South Africa's chasing group, while Asante Kotoko continue to zero in on their first Ghanaian title in four years.

Zambian joy ends emotional tournament

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:26:00 GMT

Zambia's remarkable penalty shoot-out victory over favourites Côte d’Ivoire capped three superb weeks of football in Gabon and Equatorial Guinea as Africa's elite sought continental glory.

Gabonamong: We still made history

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 06:33:00 GMT

Despite going out at the group stage of their maiden CAF Africa Cup of Nations, Botswana's Mogogi Gabonamong says the Zebras achieved their dreams by being part of the continental showpiece.

Ghana, Mali complete quarter-final line-up

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:07:00 GMT

Ghana and Mali are the final teams through to the CAF Africa Cup of Nations last eight after a dramatic final day in Group D with Botswana and Guinea also in contention until the final whistle.

Mali beat Botswana to reach last eight

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:13:00 GMT

Mali clinched second place in Group D at the CAF Africa Cup of Nations to seal their first passage through to the quarter-finals in eight years with a 2-1 win over Botswana.

Guinea thrash Botswana to stay alive

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 18:25:00 GMT

Sadio Diallo scored twice as Guinea boosted their chances of reaching the CAF Africa Cup of Nations knockout stages by hammering ten-man Botswana 6-1 in a thoroughly one-sided affair in Franceville.

Guinea, Botswana aim to kick-start campaign

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 06:39:00 GMT

Following opening-round defeats both Guinea and Botswana are facing a must-win scenario when they take to the field tomorrow in CAF Africa Cup of Nations Group D action.

Ghana, Mali edge opening wins

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 23:36:00 GMT

Continental giants Ghana commenced their 2012 CAF Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 win over tournament debutants Botswana, while Mali won by the same scoreline in their derby meeting with Guinea.

Spotlight on Mensah in Ghana win

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:27:00 GMT

Ghana skipper John Mensah turned from hero to villain today as he netted the winner in the 1-0 CAF Africa Cup of Nations win against Botswana only to see red in the second half.

Stevanovic: Botswana match more crucial than final

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:59:00 GMT

2010 FIFA World Cup™ quarter-finalists Ghana tackle debutants Botswana in their CAF Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday but coach Goran Stevanovic says he considers the match more important than the tournament final.

Ghana get ready for Botswana

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:59:00 GMT

Ghana have several injuries to deal with as they begin their CAF Africa Cup of Nations campaign tomorrow against Botswana, who are looking to spring a surprise after their impressive qualification.

Who will win the Cup of Nations?

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 03:53:00 GMT

FIFA.com wants to know which country you think will win the CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2012

A showpiece rich on talent and thrills

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 08:45:00 GMT

Despite the absence of some of the continent’s biggest names, the CAF Africa Cup of Nations, which kicks off this weekend, promises to throw up more than a few surprises and thrills.

The Cup of Nations in numbers

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 08:54:00 GMT

First played over 50 years ago, the CAF Africa Cup of Nations is one of the world's most colourful and competitive tournaments. Here we look at 13 facts that you may not know about the continental finals.

Tshosane: We are still underdogs

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 19:33:00 GMT

Botswana coach Stanley Tshosane has said that his team are an "unknown quantity" to most of Africa and that could help the Zebras spring a surprise in their first Cup of Nations.

Shocks sprung in 2011

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 04:22:00 GMT

FIFA.com looks at the teams who have caused major surprises this past year, including American Samoa, Uruguay, the Japanese women, Al-Sadd and Basel.

The Year in Numbers

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 02:19:00 GMT

As 2011 draws to a close, FIFA.com looks back at some of the eye-catching stats behind the year's biggest events and achievements in the world of football.

Neck and neck in Algeria, Ghana

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:39:00 GMT

Hearts of Oak and ES Setif moved into dead heats with rivals Asante Kotoko and USM Alger at the top of the tables in Ghana and Algeria respectively.

Asamoah joy, Uche brothers lift Nigeria

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 22:58:00 GMT

Derek Asamoah made his recall to the Ghana squad count, scoring the winner in a 2-1 friendly win over Gabon, while Kalu Uche and brother Ikechukwu secured a 2-0 win for Nigeria over Zambia.

Botswana bravely hold Nigeria

Sat, 12 Nov 2011 21:19:00 GMT

Former Nigeria captain Stephen Keshi was denied victory in his first game as coach of the national team as Botswana held firm to earn a 0-0 draw in their friendly in Benin City.

Shots, sensations and smashed records

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 11:55:00 GMT

New records in Greece, Uruguay and the Netherlands feature alongside impressive qualifying showings from the likes of Japan, Spain, Venezuela and Niger in FIFA.com's latest stats review.

Expectations thrown in African whirlwind

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 01:26:00 GMT

Nigeria and South Africa will join Egypt and Cameroon on the outside of the continental championship as they both stumbled at home, while the likes of Niger and Libya confirmed unlikely spots in the finals.

All to play for on Africa’s final weekend

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 08:42:00 GMT

Qualifying for the 2012 CAF Africa Cup of Nations concludes this weekend with big guns Nigeria and South Africa needing to make up ground to reach the finals, and a host of outsiders aiming to make a bit of history.

The emerging stars of Africa

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 09:09:00 GMT

FIFA.com looks at 11 of the players who have grabbed the spotlight during qualifying for Gabon/Equatorial Guinea 2012 and are being tipped to do the same during the African Zone preliminaries for Brazil 2014.