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Cairo giants square off in CAF Champions League

Tue, 14 May 2013 18:26:00 GMT

The CAF Champions League group stage draw was held Tuesday in Cairo to determine the placement of the eight teams vying for the African club crown, and Cario rivals Al Ahly and Zamalek were both drawn into Group A.

Egyptian duo advance amid thrills

Mon, 06 May 2013 06:04:00 GMT

Zamalek and Al Ahly were two of just three North African sides to advance to the group stage of the CAF Champions League after a dramatic weekend in the continent's biggest club competition.

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.

Zamalek, Mazembe stumble

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 03:27:00 GMT

Zamalek were held to a 1-1 draw at home by Ethiopian side Saint George in the Round of 16 of Africa's biggest club competition, which also saw a defeat for TP Mazembe and away draws by Al Ahly and Esperance.

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.

Croatia and Ecuador on the up

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 09:00:00 GMT

The April edition of the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking sees movement within the top ten, as Ecuador enter for the first time and Croatia climb to their highest position since 1998.

North Africa dominates as group stage beckons

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 01:55:00 GMT

Seven North African clubs advanced to the last 16 of Africa's biggest club competition, with just one round of head-to-head ties left before the CAF Champions League group stage concludes.

Fulham survive second-half QPR surge

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 22:16:00 GMT

Queens Park Rangers fell behind to Fulham early on and battled back to make for a nervous ending at Craven Cottage, but the hosts held on for a thrilling 3-2 win despite playing a man down for the final eleven minutes.

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.

Nigeria snatch point, Elephants cruise

Sat, 23 Mar 2013 20:34:00 GMT

Nigeria waited until the last minute of stoppage time to secure a 1-1 draw with Kenya in African FIFA World Cup™ qualifying, while Côte d'Ivoire beat Gambia 3-0 and Burkina Faso won 4-0 against Niger.

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™.

Djabour: We want to keep the dream alive

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 06:02:00 GMT

Congo coach Kamel Djabour wants the Red Devils to maintain their surprising lead atop Group E in African qualifying for Brazil 2014 when they host Gabon later this month.

United distractions give Man City hope of ambush

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 03:40:00 GMT

Manchester City hope to capitalise on Manchester United's UEFA Champions League distractions and cut into their nine-point lead starting with Saturday's trip to Southampton, while the Red Devils host Everton a day later.

QPR make record Samba signing

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 13:06:00 GMT

Christopher Samba has become Queens Park Rangers's record signing after the Congolese defender signed from Anzhi Makhachkala on a four-and-a-half-year deal.

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.

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.

Sudanese giants Hilal, Merreikh set for final

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 07:53:00 GMT

A third CAF Confederation Cup final between clubs from the same country is on the cards with Sudanese sides Al Hilal and Al Merreikh well placed to qualify this weekend.

Hilal want to ditch 'chokers' tag

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 05:18:00 GMT

Sudanese football will enjoy a rare moment in the spotlight this weekend as local giants Al Hilal hunt a maiden Pan-African final berth in the CAF Confederation Cup, while Al Merreikh visit AC Leopards.

Draw brings history for Sudan trio

Mon, 16 Jul 2012 13:28:00 GMT

The draw for the CAF Confederation Cup has produced a piece of history after Sudanese sides Al Ahly Shandy, Al Hilal and Al Merreikh were placed into Group A, the first time three compatriot teams have been pitted together.

Seven-man holders crash out, Malians survive

Sun, 15 Jul 2012 17:57:00 GMT

Defending champions MAS Fez of Morocco crashed out of the CAF Confederation Cup as they were reduced to seven men in a 2-0 loss to Athletic Club Leopards, while Black Leopards also exited the competition.

Berekum hope to defy the odds

Wed, 04 Jul 2012 07:21:00 GMT

Berekum Chelsea are hoping to spring a surprise against Zamalek at the weekend in the CAF Champions League, wtih tournament leading scorer Emmanuel Clottey on their side.

Hosts slam doors in AFCON preliminaries

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 00:41:00 GMT

Nigeria and Cameroon were among the big names to advance to the final round of 2013 CAF Africa Cup of Nations qualifying, however seven-time African champions Egypt have it all to do in a fortnight.

Cameroon, Uganda among qualifiers

Sat, 16 Jun 2012 21:09:00 GMT

Qualifying for the 2013 CAF Africa Cup of Nations has taken further shape, with four-time champions Cameroon, Liberia and Uganda among those to book their place in the next round.

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.

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.

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.

Put names squad for qualifiers

Wed, 23 May 2012 16:57:00 GMT

Paul Put has named his 24-man squad for Burkina Faso's upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Congo and Gabon, as well as Saturday's friendly with Benin.

Leopards hunt more CAF Cup prey

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 08:25:00 GMT

The 2012 CAF Confederation Cup gathers momentum this weekend with second round fixtures taking place ahead of eliminated CAF Champions League teams joining the fray mid-year.

New life for Congo's Red Devils

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 09:42:00 GMT

A sudden reversal in both results and performance has lifted Congo's spirits and sent their position on the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking soaring 29 places.

African teams on the march

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 09:03:00 GMT

Spain remain top, but the biggest climbers in the March edition of the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking all hail from Africa, with São Tomé e Príncipe shooting up a remarkable 53 places.

Surprises continue in Africa

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 01:48:00 GMT

Nigeria struggled to a scoreless away draw, Cameroon needed a late goal to win and Kenya beat Togo as qualifying for next year’s CAF Africa Cup of Nations got underway on Wednesday.

Congo DR take advantage, Nigeria held

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 21:27:00 GMT

Cape Verde Islands and Congo DR secured vital away wins over Madagascar and Seychelles in CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2013 qualifying, while Nigeria and Ethiopia were held to goalless draws with Rwanda and Benin respectively.

Blackburn's Samba makes Anzhi move

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 20:38:00 GMT

Blackburn Rovers have confirmed defender Christopher Samba has completed his move to Anzhi Makhachkala for an undisclosed fee.

Blatter saddened by Mbongo’s passing

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 10:30:00 GMT

FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter has expressed his sadness following the death of Sylvestre Mbongo, who was the longest-serving President of the Congolese Football Association.

Classic finals whet the appetite

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 10:56:00 GMT

On the eve of Côte d'Ivoire and Zambia's eagerly anticipated meeting in Libreville, FIFA.com looks back at some of the classic finals served up the CAF Africa Cup of Nations over the years.

Kean: Samba is not for sale

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 01:35:00 GMT

Blackburn Rovers manager Steve Kean has said the club will not be accepting any bids for Chris Samba, and is hopeful the club can move on even though the defender submitted a transfer request.

Adebayor leads Togo as minnows fall

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 20:51:00 GMT

Emmanuel Adebayor returned to the Togo side to help them become one of ten teams into the group stage of African qualifying for Brazil 2014, which also included Kenya, who eased by Seychelles.

Africa's away teams find joy

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 21:17:00 GMT

On the first matchday in the African Zone of Brazil 2014 qualifying, scores favoured the away teams as six out of the ten won on a goal-laden day for travellers.

First roll of the dice for African hopefuls

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 05:22:00 GMT

The long road to Brazil commences in Africa on Friday as the first round of qualifying kicks off featuring 22 teams, each seeking to keep their 2014 FIFA World Cup™ dreams alive.

M’Vila: France can win the EURO

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 08:17:00 GMT

Yann M’Vila tells FIFA.com how fatherhood helped him mature as a player and why he doesn’t consider himself a leader in the France squad, and discussed Les Bleus’ aim for glory at UEFA EURO 2012 and his future at Rennes.

Africa sets off on road to Brazil

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 07:38:00 GMT

The long journey for African representatives aiming to reach Brazil 2014 commences this weekend with 22 nations participating in Round One.

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.

Eight qualify but big boys are denied

Sat, 08 Oct 2011 19:59:00 GMT

A dramatic day of 2012 CAF Africa Cup of Nations qualifying action ended with elimination for Nigeria and South Africa, while Angola, Ghana and Tunisia were among those who ensured themselves a place at the tournament.

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.

Ndinga commits to Auxerre

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 15:11:00 GMT

Lyon target Delvin Ndinga has committed his future to Auxerre by signing a new four-year contract.

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.