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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.

Pressure is on in Africa

Fri, 03 May 2013 04:57:00 GMT

The weekend's return leg in the second round of qualifying for the CAF Champions League will determine which teams reach the group stage of Africa's biggest club competition, and some giants have a lot of work to do.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Egypt leads African charge after fourth title

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 08:27:00 GMT

Egypt won the African U-20 Championship over the weekend seeing off three west African powers with the quartet to represent the continent at the upcoming FIFA U-20 World Cup in Turkey.

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™.

Egypt, Mali, Ghana, Nigeria reach Turkey

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 08:41:00 GMT

Africa's four representatives at the FIFA U-20 World Cup Turkey have been decided, after Nigeria joined Egypt, Mali and Ghana in the semi-finals of the CAF U-20 Championship.

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.

Glory within reach for African finalists

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 05:03:00 GMT

With four spots at this year's FIFA U-20 World Cup in Turkey up for grabs, the eight African teams competing for the continental crown in Algeria know that there will be a thin line between disappointment and glory.

Big boys join the fight

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 10:48:00 GMT

Eight clubs that received byes past the first round of action join the CAF Champions League in the Round of 32 this weekend, adding a few big names to proceedings.

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.

Mali draw with Congo DR, reach last eight

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 20:18:00 GMT

Mali came from behind to draw 1-1 with Congo DR and reach the quarter-finals at their opponents' expense. The Eagles finished second in Group B and will face hosts South Africa in their last eight tie.

Niger hold Congo DR for first ever point

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 20:23:00 GMT

Niger earned their first ever point at the CAF Africa Cup of Nations after they held Congo DR to a 0-0 draw in Port Elizabeth, leaving them with an outside chance of reaching the knockout stages.

Congo DR striker Mbokani named Belgium's best

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 21:49:00 GMT

Dieumerci Mbokani has been named the Belgian player of the year, but the Anderlecht and Congo DR striker says celebrations are on hold until after the CAF Africa Cup of Nations.

Milestones and misfiring Africans

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 08:00:00 GMT

Alessandro Del Piero's goalscoring heroics, Edinson Cavani and Michael Owen grabbing landmark goals and some wayward shooting in South Africa all feature in FIFA.com's latest stats review.

All eyes on Africa

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 14:24:00 GMT

Every Monday, FIFA.com serves up a football-related photo you won’t be able to resist paying a second glance to. This week’s involves one of the many eye-catching supporters at the CAF Africa Cup of Nations.

Congo DR comeback to deny Ghana

Sun, 20 Jan 2013 17:12:00 GMT

Two former winners of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations played out an entertaining draw as Ghana and Congo DR both kicked off their respective campaigns, scoring the first goals of this year's competition in the process.

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.

Magic numbers

Fri, 04 Jan 2013 08:35:00 GMT

Retiring squad numbers worn by club legends is a practice traditionally associated with American sports, but football too has a lengthening list of hallowed numbers. FIFA.com takes a closer look.

Humility the key for Matumona and Congo DR

Wed, 02 Jan 2013 08:32:00 GMT

FIFA.com spoke to Zola Matumona, who burst onto the scene at the CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2006, about Congo DR’s revival under Claude Le Roy.

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.

Le Roy: We're not CAN favourites

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 16:08:00 GMT

Claude Le Roy has downplayed his Congo DR side's chances of winning the CAF Africa Cup of Nations title, insisting they are "far from" being favourites.

Le Roy: I want the team to make Congo DR proud

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 04:30:00 GMT

Iconic coach Claude Le Roy will take a talented team from Congo DR to January's CAF Africa Cup of Nations but, despite the Frenchman's vast experience on the Mother Continent, he says the team face a major challenge.

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.

Muamba, Blatter enjoy beneficial discussion

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 16:51:00 GMT

Fabrice Muamba met with FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter and FIFA’s Chief Medical Officer, Professor Jiri Dvorak to discuss suffering a cardiac arrest and helping combat the problem in the future.

Muamba: I don't regret cardiac arrest

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 16:46:00 GMT

Fabrice Muamba visited the Home of FIFA and took time out from his trip to speak with FIFA.com, covering his recovery from his cardiac arrest, his return to the scene of it and the positive outcomes of his accident.

Djoliba seeking to end 45-year wait

Sat, 17 Nov 2012 10:08:00 GMT

As the first-leg of the CAF Confederation Cup looms, Malian side Djoliba are hoping they can end a 45-year wait for their first continental crown, but face the challenge of Congo DR's AC Leopards

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.

Draw pairs Zambia, Nigeria in South Africa

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 22:42:00 GMT

Reigning CAF Africa Cup of Nations champions Zambia have been drawn alongside Nigeria for the upcoming tournament in South Africa, while runners-up Côte d'Ivoire will face north-African pair Algeria and Tunisia.

African contenders anticipate continental draw

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 08:07:00 GMT

The 16 nations vying for continental supremacy will know their pathway to glory when the CAF Africa Cup of Nations draw is made in Durban on Wednesday.

Esperance, Ahly set up dream final

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 05:22:00 GMT

North African giants Esperance and Al Ahly did the hard work in the second leg of the semi-finals, both winning 1-0 to clinch spots in the final of Africa’s biggest club competition.

Esperance book another final berth

Sat, 20 Oct 2012 22:27:00 GMT

A 1-0 home victory over TP Mazembe, courtesy of a goal from Mohamed Ben Mansour, ensured Esperance reached a third consecutive CAF Champions League final.

African sluggers prepare for big swing

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 17:42:00 GMT

North African powerhouses Esperance and Al Ahly are hosting delicately balanced last-four contests in the CAF Champions League this weekend with a spot in the continental final at stake.

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.

Cameroon crash out, Ethiopia qualify

Sun, 14 Oct 2012 18:04:00 GMT

Cameroon have failed to reach the CAF Africa Cup of Nations again after losing 3-2 on aggregate to Cape Verde Islands, while Ethiopia saw off Sudan to reach the finals.

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.

North African duo smiling after away draws

Mon, 08 Oct 2012 09:26:00 GMT

Al Ahly got a batch of vital away goals in a 3-3 draw in Nigeria, while holders Esperance held on for a scoreless result in DR Congo against TP Mazembe.

Holders start semis with tough test

Fri, 05 Oct 2012 06:43:00 GMT

Defending champions Esperance travel to Lubumbashi to face recent rivals TP Mazembe as the last four of Africa's biggest club competition gets underway this weekend. FIFA.com has all of the details.

Angola almost settled, Algeria begins again

Mon, 17 Sep 2012 15:39:00 GMT

The Angolan and Kenyan leagues are heading to dramatic conclusions while the Algerian season started back up with surprises. FIFA.com reviews the weekend action in Africa.

Ahly smiling as Esperance falter

Mon, 17 Sep 2012 04:46:00 GMT

The CAF Champions League group stage concluded on the weekend with Al Ahly claiming a point off local rivals Zamalek to secure top spot in Group B, while Esperance suffered their first continental defeat for over a year.

Ahly top Group B ahead of Mazembe

Sun, 16 Sep 2012 20:46:00 GMT

The final round of fixtures in Group B of the CAF Champions League saw Al Ahly top the section ahead of TP Mazembe, with the former now facing Sunshine Stars and the latter meeting Esperance in the semi-finals.

Africa's final four in cruise control

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 04:06:00 GMT

With the CAF Champions League semi-final line-up already set, this weekend's final round of group stage matches in Africa's biggest club competition is all about final positioning in the tables as continental glory looms ever closer.

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.

First-leg leads for Mozambique, Zimbabwe

Sun, 09 Sep 2012 17:14:00 GMT

Mozambique and Zimbabwe both secured an advantage after the first leg of their 2013 CAF Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, beating Morocco and Angola respectively.

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.

Last four set with a round to spare

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 08:49:00 GMT

TP Mazembe bested Al Ahly to reach the semi-finals of Africa’s top club competition at the expense of Berekum Chelsea, who came up just short despite a brave performance.