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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.

Duo qualify as final day looms

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 03:43:00 GMT

Senegal and Burkina Faso were the big winners over the weekend as the pair booked passage to the 2012 CAF Africa Cup of Nations, but seven groups remain up for grabs with one qualifying round to go.

Niger edge closer, Uganda stumble

Sun, 04 Sep 2011 19:35:00 GMT

Niger edged closer to qualifying for next year's CAF Africa Cup of Nations with a win over South Africa, while Uganda lost to Angola and Nigeria beat Madagascar.

Burkinabe through, Egypt crash out

Sat, 03 Sep 2011 21:26:00 GMT

Burkina Faso booked their place at the 2012 CAF Africa Cup of Nations, while defending champions Egypt crashed out to Sierra Leone.

Do or die weekend in Africa

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 06:57:00 GMT

With all but a handful of teams still in the running to reach the 2012 CAF Africa Cup of Nations, the continent is set for what should be a dramatic few days of qualifiers this weekend.

Mosimane: Attitude and emotion key factors

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 09:13:00 GMT

"Botswana is a local derby. Most of their players play in South Africa and against them, the attitude and the emotions will be the key factors,” Pitso Mosimane, South Africa coach.

Rising neighbours look to test Bafana

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 10:17:00 GMT

Previous FIFA World Cup hosts South Africa will be pleased with their draw in Group A of African qualifying, but nevertheless will face strong challenges from Botswana and Central African Republic.

Nigeria suffer Cup setback

Sun, 05 Jun 2011 18:46:00 GMT

Ethiopia shocked Argentina-conquerors Nigeria as they held the the 'Super Eagles' to a 2-2 draw and damaging their chances of going to the 2012 CAF African Nations Cup, while Zimbabwe beat Mali 2-1.

Football for Health developments in Africa

Mon, 30 May 2011 10:25:00 GMT

Following successful pilot evaluations of the ’11 for Health’ programme and the nationwide implementation of it in Mauritius, F-MARC embarked on a four-week mission of further developments in Africa.

Former champions on the ropes

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 14:44:00 GMT

Two former winners are in a perilous position as the CAF Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers reached the half-way point, but the struggles of Cameroon and Egypt were overshadowed by Botswana achieving qualification.

Botswana book cup berth, Egypt stunned

Sat, 26 Mar 2011 22:36:00 GMT

With a goal from Jerome Ramatlhkwane, Botswana became the first country to qualify for the 2012 CAF Africa Cup of Nations, while South Africa shocked former champions Egypt, and Senegal defeated Cameroon.

Botswana lead charge of African new faces

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 07:30:00 GMT

The likely qualifiers for the 2012 CAF Africa Cup of Nations could be far clearer after this weekend with 21 qualification matches to be played and the likes of Botswana among a number of smaller nations with realistic hopes.

African Leagues review

Mon, 07 Feb 2011 15:58:00 GMT

Raja Casablanca took over the lead in Morocco's National Botola on goal difference, while the leaders in South Africa and Libya needed late goals to avoid embarrassment.

Stevanovic set for bow, Botswana seek lift

Mon, 07 Feb 2011 11:08:00 GMT

Sulley Muntari is poised to feature against Togo in Goran Stevanovic’s debut as Ghana coach, while a strong Côte d'Ivoire side face Mali and Botswana chase a confidence boost in Mozambique.

Tshosane's Zebras hit new heights

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 19:35:00 GMT

The Zebras of Botswana are riding a herd of good results in 2012 CAF Africa Cup of Nations qualifying, and they have surged up the last FIFA/Coca-Cola Rankings to a best-ever spot of 67th.

Botswana beat Tunisia to move clear

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 21:26:00 GMT

Jerome Ramatlhakwane's goal gave Botswana a 1-0 win over Tunisia and moved the hosts six points clear in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying Group K, Togo and Chad drawing 0-0 in the other fixture.

Zebras galloping towards Tunisia hurdle

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 16:19:00 GMT

Shock leaders in their Cup of Nations qualifying group, the Zebras of Botswana will try to solidify their lead when they host favourites Tunisia tonight in Group K.

Egypt back in the top ten

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 09:00:00 GMT

The November edition of the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking contains only one change from the previous month inside the top ten, with Egypt back at the expense of Russia.

Zebras spurred into fantastic turnaround

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 10:00:00 GMT

Botswana coach Stanley Tshosane tells FIFA.com about his unheralded side's rise to the top of their CAF Africa Cup of Nations qualifying group and their preparation for the crunch qualifier against Tunisia in a fortnight's time.

Europe and Africa on the march

Wed, 15 Sep 2010 09:04:00 GMT

Spain’s lead atop of the Ranking was cut, while Germany and England climbed to third and sixth respectively. Norway, Slovakia, Montenegro and Guinea-Bissau were also significant movers.

Stars, shocks and a sacking in Africa

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 12:51:00 GMT

Rabah Saadane found himself out of a job after a weekend of Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers that also ended in disappointment for Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia.

Africa's big guns secure qualifying wins

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 09:41:00 GMT

Heavyweights Cameroon and Côte d'Ivoire got their 2012 CAF Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign off to winning starts, but Mali and Togo struggled in the race to reach Equatorial Guinea and Gabon.

Giants begin journey to 2012

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:44:00 GMT

Algeria, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Morocco, Nigeria, South Africa and Zambia will get their qualifying campaigns underway with easy home games, while Congo DR and Senegal will collide in the pick of the weekend’s fixtures.

Dipsy's delight at Botswana's beginning

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 04:52:00 GMT

After a fantastic start to the qualifying campaign for Equatorial Guinea/Gabon 2012, Diphetogo ‘Dipsy’ Selolwane speaks to FIFA.com about his feelings on Botswana topping the early Group K table.

Zebras earning their stripes

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 10:36:00 GMT

It has proved to be a remarkable few months for Botswana, long considered to be underdogs on the African scene. Unbeaten in three qualifying games for Gabon/Equatorial Guinea 2012, the Zebras are topping their section, ahead of Tunisia and Togo.

Tunisia secure comfortable qualifying win

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 06:48:00 GMT

Tunisia eased some of the pressure on new coach Bertrand Marchand after a comfortable 3-1 victory over Chad helped kick-start their 2012 CAF Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign.

Nations Cup upstarts Botswana visit Malawi

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 08:33:00 GMT

Botswana travel to Malawi in the 2012 CAF Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers on Wednesday knowing victory would give them a realistic hope of a maiden qualification.

Botswana stun Tunisia, Togo draw in Chad

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 14:42:00 GMT

Botswana snatched a stunning 1-0 away triumph over Tunisia as the 2012 CAF Africa Cup of Nations qualifying competition kicked off.

African journalists train for the FIFA World Cup

Mon, 10 May 2010 19:20:00 GMT

As part of a programme run by the AFP Foundation and financed by FIFA, some 270 African sports journalists, editors and photographers attended a training programme which concluded on 5 May 2010.