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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.

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.

Ndouassel: Football is like a gift for me

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 13:43:00 GMT

Ahead of Chad’s Brazil 2014 qualifiers against Tanzania, FIFA.com caught up with forward Ezechiel Ndouassel, who currently plays for Tunisian side Club Afrique.

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.

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.

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.

Côte d'Ivoire looking for a hat-trick

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 10:12:00 GMT

Africa's top-ranked side, Côte d'Ivoire, will be expected to cruise through Group C of African qualifying, with Morocco the most likely team to present the Ivorians with some difficulties.

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.

Moroccan clubs maintain charge

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 14:33:00 GMT

Morocco's three-club presence at the CAF Confederation Cup remained intact after the both their sides competing in the first round qualified, but Difaa al-Jadida cut it finer than Moghreb Fes, relying on a last-minute goal.

Favourites rack up goals in Africa

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 13:43:00 GMT

Former champions Raja Casablanca, ASEC Abidjan and Zamalek all got off to healthy starts in the first weekend of action in the CAF Champions League, scoring 21 goals between them.

Ten for Raja equals African record

Sat, 29 Jan 2011 12:21:00 GMT

Tourbillon were on the end of an almighty 10-1 hammering by Morrocan title-chasers Raja Casablanca in the opening CAF Champions League tie, with the Chadian side facing a near-impossible task to qualify.

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.

Cameroon stumble in busy day of qualifiers

Sun, 10 Oct 2010 00:02:00 GMT

The latest round of 2012 African Nations Cup qualifiers saw Cameroon stumble at home, Côte d'Ivoire maintain their perfect start and Morocco claim their first points.

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.

Drogba named Africa's best

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:52:00 GMT

Côte d'Ivoire and Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has been crowned African Player of the Year for 2009 ahead of Michael Essien and Samuel Eto'o.

Younousmi: We can do better

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 08:17:00 GMT

The President of the Chadian FA, Adoum Younousmi, met up with FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter in Zurich on Monday afternoon.

Champs Sfaxien begin with four-goal romp

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Tunisian club CS Sfaxien began their defence of the CAF Confederation Cup with a comprehensive defeat of Libya's Al-Ahly Benghazi.

Culture Foot Solidaire protecting youth

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 15:13:00 GMT

The second edition of the International Conference on Young African Footballers will focus on the protection of under-age footballers.

Joy and pain in Africa

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 18:27:00 GMT

Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda and Sudan are among the teams through to the final round of CAF qualifying, but Senegal and Congo DR are out.

Big names make no mistake

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 22:35:00 GMT

Senegal were the only major side to fall as Round Three of the African qualifiers for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa entered the final straight.

Fairy tale endings still open

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 08:27:00 GMT

With 17 places in the next round up for grabs on the final weekend of the first group phase, FIFA.com previews the action in Groups 7-12.

All to play for in Africa

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 09:43:00 GMT

With so many places still up for grabs and a plethora of potential outcomes, FIFA.com takes you through the possible scenarios group-by-group.

FIFA determines kick-off times

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 16:19:00 GMT

FIFA has decided against all games on the final matchday of the African Zone qualifying for South Africa 2010 kicking off simultaneously.

Group 10 still wide open

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 23:25:00 GMT

After Sudan's 3-1 victory over Chad, all four teams are still in contention in Group 10 of Africa's second qualifying round, with one game to play.

Cameroon make the cut

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 22:10:00 GMT

Cameroon made sure of their place in the final phase of African qualifying for South Africa 2010, while Burkina Faso drew with Tunisia.

African hopefuls on the brink

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 02:07:00 GMT

In the second half of FIFA.com's preview of this weekend's African qualifiers for South Africa 2010, we look ahead to the action in Groups 7 to 12.

Burkina Faso setting breakneck pace

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 08:05:00 GMT

Groups 7 to 12 of the African qualifiers have thrown up surprises aplenty; none bigger than Burkina Faso being the only team on maximum points.

Big guns sign off in style

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 21:33:00 GMT

Congo DR, Benin, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea, Egypt and Mali all picked up important wins to help their bids to reach South Africa 2010.

Ghana and Guinea go top

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 16:20:00 GMT

In the latest FIFA World Cup qualifying action in Africa, Ghana and Guinea each moved to the top of their respective group after winning at home.

Shock leaders aim to keep hold

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:56:00 GMT

FIFA.com continues its in-depth preview of this weekend's qualifying action in Africa with a look at the crucial fixtures in Groups 7 through 12.

Tough day for Africa's big guns

Sat, 14 Jun 2008 20:11:00 GMT

Egypt, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Morocco, Cameroon, Angola and Mali all dropped precious points this Saturday on the road to South Africa 2010.

Bafana lose as Ivorians draw

Sat, 14 Jun 2008 15:56:00 GMT

In the South Africa 2010 qualifiers in Africa today, Ghana fell to Gabon, Côte d'Ivoire were held by Botswana and South Africa lost to Sierra Leone.

Big guns look to bounce back

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 08:12:00 GMT

Côte d'Ivoire and Tunisia are two of the teams aiming to get their stuttering South Africa 2010 qualifying bids back on track this weekend.

Big guns fire in Africa

Sat, 07 Jun 2008 20:38:00 GMT

There were no major surprises on Saturday as Africa's traditional superpowers swept the board in the latest round of qualifiers for South Africa 2010.

Dangerous ground for favourites

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 12:37:00 GMT

In groups 7 to 12, Tunisia, Egypt, Côte d'Ivoire, Morocco and Mali all face tough away fixtures in the second round of South Africa 2010 qualifiers.

Tight race in store

Sat, 31 May 2008 20:32:00 GMT

Except for Malawi's romp against Djibouti, it was a day of close encounters in Africa as Round 2 of the South Africa 2010 qualifiers began.

Pretenders take aim in Africa

Fri, 30 May 2008 09:44:00 GMT

Côte d'Ivoire lead the charge of a 'new generation' in Africa. FIFA.com previews the weekend's qualifying action in groups seven through 12.

Sudan-Chad suspended

Thu, 29 May 2008 07:13:00 GMT

In view of the current situation between Sudan and Chad, FIFA has decided to suspend the preliminary competition game between Sudan and Chad.

Africans prepare for take-off

Tue, 27 May 2008 14:12:00 GMT

With the continental qualifiers for South Africa 2010 fast approaching, African sides have been fine-tuning their preparations at home and abroad.

Suspension of the Chad football association lifted

Wed, 07 May 2008 13:19:00 GMT

The FIFA Emergency Committee has decided to lift the suspension that the FIFA Executive Committee imposed on the Chad FA on 28 March 2008.

Chadian football association suspended

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 17:07:00 GMT

The FIFA Emergency Committee has decided to suspend the Chadian football association (FTFA).