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Africans set to scrap for Tahiti ticket

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:25:00 GMT

Senegal and Nigeria are considered favoured to qualify this week for the upcoming FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup, but there are several teams with designs on claiming one of the two tickets to Tahiti 2013.

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.

City players praise Ferguson, focus on FA Cup Final

Thu, 09 May 2013 19:20:00 GMT

Speaking ahead of Manchester City's FA Cup final tie against Wigan Athletic, Yaya Toure, James Milner and Vincent Kompany all spoke very highly of Sir Alex Ferguson but remained focused on winning at Wembley on Saturday.

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.

Emerging Africans impressing in England

Fri, 03 May 2013 09:02:00 GMT

From Mohamed Diame through Jimmy Kebe to Arouna Kone, FIFA.com looks at some of the lesser-known African players making an impact in the English Premier League.

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.

Nigeria, Cote d'Ivoire round out CAF qualifiers

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 19:05:00 GMT

Nigeria and Côte d"ivoire will join Morocco and Tunisia at the FIFA U-17 World Cup UAE 2013 this summer after the Golden Eaglets took down Congo 7-0 and Côte d'Ivoire earned second place in Group B after a 0-0 draw with Ghana.

Heroes of the back-heel

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 08:10:00 GMT

From Denis Law through Rabah Madjer to Cristiano Ronaldo, FIFA.com looks at some of the most celebrated exponents of the back-heel.

Tricky away tests for African giants

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:01:00 GMT

TP Mazembe are on the road at South Africa's Orlando Pirates in the CAF Champions League Round of 16, while Al Ahly and Esperance face North African derbies this weekend.

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.

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.

Drama as Ivorians advance, Setif progress

Sat, 06 Apr 2013 12:44:00 GMT

A goal right at the death saw the unfancied Sewe San Pedro of Côte d'Ivoire survive a defeat against Al-Hilal of Sudan and progress in the CAF Champions League on away goals, while Entene Setif also make it into the last-16.

Toure pens new four-year deal

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 18:03:00 GMT

Yaya Toure's new four-year contract will keep the Côte d'Ivoire midfielder with Manchester City until 2017, his club announced Thursday.

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.

Felipe Melo: I’m not scared of Real Madrid

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 09:01:00 GMT

Galatasaray's Brazilian midfielder Felipe Melo speaks to FIFA.com about his team's UEFA Champions League quarter-final against the mighty Real Madrid, and his own role in stopping Ronaldo and Co.

Sochaux surprise Lyon, Marseille win

Sun, 31 Mar 2013 22:39:00 GMT

Visiting Sochaux set Lyon's title chances back with a 2-1 win, while Marseille earned 1-0 win in Nice and Lille beat Brest 2-1, leaving the hosts third from bottom.

Wenger salutes Gervinho performance

Sun, 31 Mar 2013 09:39:00 GMT

Arsene Wenger praised Gervinho's performance after the Ivorian forward inspired Arsenal's 4-1 demolition of struggling Reading in the Premier League. The striker opened the scoring before proving instrumental in the win.

Evian sneak a point, Bastia come back

Sat, 30 Mar 2013 22:28:00 GMT

Clarck N'Sikulu's 93rd minute equaliser saved a point for Evian at Reims in their 2-2 draw, while Troyes also drew 2-2 with Saint-Etienne and Bastia topped Valenciennes 4-3 in Saturday's Ligue 1 action.

City cruise, Chelsea slip, United close on title

Sat, 30 Mar 2013 17:25:00 GMT

Manchester City put four past Newcastle United, while Chelsea stumbled at Southampton losing 2-1 and Manchester United edged Sunderland 1-0 to move even closer to clinch their 20th Premier League title.

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™.

Mourinho: Drogba is out of this world

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 18:51:00 GMT

Jose Mourinho has said Didier Drogba is perhaps the best player who’s ever played for him, and identified the quality of Galatasaray and passion of their fans as obstacles for Real Madrid.

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.

Lampard sends Chelsea third, Spurs stumble

Sun, 17 Mar 2013 18:17:00 GMT

Frank Lampard headed home his 200th goal for Chelsea in the Blues' 2-0 win over West Ham United, while Tottenham Hotspur suffered a 1-0 home defeat to Fulham and Wigan Athletic topped Newcastle United.

Bastia sink Lyon, Reims edge Rennes

Sat, 16 Mar 2013 22:01:00 GMT

Florian Thauvin scored twice for Bastia in their 4-1 win over Lyon, while Evian came from behind to beat Lille 2-1 and Reims eased their relegation concerns with a 1-0 over Rennes.

United extend league lead, Arsenal shut down Swans

Sat, 16 Mar 2013 17:20:00 GMT

Manchester United increased their lead to 15 points atop the Premier League with a 1-0 win over Reading, Arsenal beat Swansea City 2-0 to reclaim fifth place and Aston Villa held on for a 3-2 win over Queens Park Rangers.

Gala stymie Schalke, advance to quarter-finals

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 22:14:00 GMT

It was a back and forth match in Gelsenkirchen Tuesday night where Galatasaray managed to hold on to a 3-2 (4-3 agg.) win over Schalke, sending the Turkish team into the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League.

Bayern blitz Bremen, Hanover roll Hamburg

Sat, 23 Feb 2013 17:07:00 GMT

Hanover notched five goals against Hamburg, Augsburg tallied their third win of the season and Bayern Munich put six past Werder Bremen to put the Bundesliga leaders 18 points clear at the top.

Schalke head home level with Gala

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 22:05:00 GMT

Jermaine Jones notched a late first-half equaliser against Galatasaray to give Schalke a crucial away goal and a slim advantage heading into the second leg of their UEFA Champions League last-16 tie.

Yilmaz: I’m never satisfied

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 08:00:00 GMT

Galatasaray star Burak Yilmaz has spoken exclusively to FIFA.com ahead of his side's crunch UEFA Champions League meeting with Schalke about the game, goals and his former clubs.

Hanover held at Nuremberg, Stuttgart win

Sun, 17 Feb 2013 19:11:00 GMT

Nuremberg's Sebastian Polter netted a 92nd minute equaliser to hold Hanover to a 2-2 draw, while Stuttgart notched an early goal to defeat Hoffenheim 1-0.

Wigan advance, Brentford blown out

Sun, 17 Feb 2013 18:27:00 GMT

The winning sides all tallied four goals against their opponents in FA Cup action that saw Wigan Athletic and Manchester City earn a place in the sixth round, while Chelsea took down Brentford in their fourth round replay.

Wenger: Title is possible if we beat Bayern

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 11:03:00 GMT

Arsene Wenger believes that if they can beat Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League there is no reason they cannot go on to lift the title.

Super Eagles soar all the way to Brazil

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 05:47:00 GMT

Nigeria concluded a thrilling tournament by edging Burkina Faso to win a third continental crown and book passage to the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup. FIFA.com reviews all the action from a fascinating 23 days in South Africa.

PSV pegged back

Sat, 09 Feb 2013 23:25:00 GMT

PSV Eindhoven had to settle for a 2-2 draw after conceding a late equalizer against Vitesse Arnhem, while Willem II failed to hold onto their early lead against Heracles in another Eredivise match-up.

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.

West Africa strikes back

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 16:52:00 GMT

For the first time ever, four teams from one region make up the semi-finals of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations as a team from the West African Football Union is guaranteed to win the continental showpiece for the first time since 1994.

Nigeria end Côte d'Ivoire hopes

Sun, 03 Feb 2013 17:21:00 GMT

A late goal from Sunday Mba gave Nigeria a 2-1 win over Côte d'Ivoire in the CAF Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final, seeing the tournament favourites eliminated.

Desailly: I want to see creative sparkle

Sat, 02 Feb 2013 07:55:00 GMT

Ghana-born former French international captain Marcel Desailly has been taking in the CAF Africa Cup of Nations and speaks to FIFA.com on the tournament so far.

Moses: We can bring down the Elephants

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 16:47:00 GMT

After grabbing two late penalties in Nigeria's must-win Group C finale, Victor Moses tells FIFA.com that his side will do everything they can to overcome Côte d’Ivoire for a spot in the CAF Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals.

Drogba: African triumph would be massive

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 00:11:00 GMT

Ahead of what might be his final shot at international glory, Côte d’Ivoire legend Didier Drogba tells FIFA.com his views on the Elephants squad and the potentially epic last eight meeting with Nigeria at the CAF Africa Cup of Nations.

Algeria, Côte d'Ivoire draw in thrilling finish

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 19:28:00 GMT

After a goalless 70 minutes, the already-eliminated Algeria and the already-through Côte d'Ivoire scored two goals apiece to share the spoils.

Ivorians too strong for Tunisia

Sat, 26 Jan 2013 17:22:00 GMT

Gervinho, Yaya Toure and Didier Ya Konan were on target as Côte d'Ivoire beat Tunisia 3-0 to edge closer to the CAF Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals.

Algeria coach: I have no regrets

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 17:56:00 GMT

Before facing Togo and Côte d'Ivoire, Algeria coach Vahid Halilhodzic will look to reorganise his team to bolster his chances of moving into the quarter-finals.

Gervinho snatches late winner

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 17:44:00 GMT

A late strike from Gervinho got Côte d'Ivoire's CAF Africa Cup of Nations campaign off to a winning start, beating a plucky Togo 2-1 in Rustenburg, but the tournament favourites were well tested.

Fireworks sure to light up Africa

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 07:14:00 GMT

Africa’s continental championships begin on Saturday in South Africa with the only sure thing seemingly that there are no sure things at the 2013 CAF Africa Cup of Nations.

The AFCON in numbers

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 17:56:00 GMT

Didier Drogba is hoping to add to his ten lifetime goals at the CAF Africa Cup of Nations during the 29th edition of the tournament.

Drogba: Elephants capable of great things

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 07:32:00 GMT

Didier Drogba has said that Côte d’Ivoire are worthy of the tag of favourites at the CAF Africa Cup of Nations and admits Les Elephants are "tired of losing out".