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Mavuba: My priority is to help others

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:44:00 GMT

Rio Mavuba chats to FIFA.com about Lille’s struggle to keep pace with Paris Saint-Germain, his role as skipper, refusal to give up on going to EURO 2012 and dream of emulating his father and playing in the FIFA World Cup.

Chile climb 12th amid minimal movement

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:00:00 GMT

With only 11 matches taken into account, there was little change on the latest edition of the FIFA Ranking, though Chile rose to 12th and Bosnia-Herzegovina went into a personal best of 19th.

Esperance get kind Champions League draw

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 23:50:00 GMT

Reigning CAF Champions League holders Esperance were given a favourable draw for their first game of the 2012 competition as the continental competition's early rounds were laid out.

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.

Ghana's wacky, wonderful keeper

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 15:16:00 GMT

On the 40th anniversary of Robert Mensah’s death, FIFA.com remembers the goalkeeper whose antics included reading the newspaper during matches and brilliance shone for Ghana and Asante Kotoko.

Giants struggle in Egypt, Morocco

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 15:11:00 GMT

Al Ahly and Raja Casablanca have started their new league seasons slowly, while leaders in Angola and Mozambique are one point from glory.

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.

Cameroon depart with Congo DR win

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 18:59:00 GMT

Cameroon begun the final weekend of CAF African Nations Cup qualifiers with an impressive 3-2 win in Kinchasa over Congo DR today, although they were already out of the running for qualification.

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.

Mulumbu retires from international football

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 21:13:00 GMT

At the age of 24, West Bromwich Albion midfielder has decided to retire from international football and will no longer make himself available for Congo DR at national level.

Moghreb, Sunshine reach semi-finals

Sat, 17 Sep 2011 19:39:00 GMT

Moghreb Fes and Sunshine Stars both booked their place in the CAF Confederation Cup semi-finals after respective wins in Group B over Darig Club and JS Kabylie.

Nigerian clubs target cup semis

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 07:44:00 GMT

Kaduna United and Sunshine Stars of Nigeria are among five clubs chasing three CAF Confederation Cup semi-finals places in this weekend's penultimate round with only Angola's InterClube already assured of progression.

Leaders stay close in Angola, Zambia

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 18:19:00 GMT

The race for league glory stayed tight at a key moment in Angola and Zambia, while Tusker FC have opened up a lead headed down the stretch in Kenya.

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.

Nouzaret quits as Congo coach

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 19:17:00 GMT

Robert Nouzaret has left his post as Congo DR head coach, citing differences with the Congolese federation as the reason for his departure.

Tshiolola: We want to take our chance

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 09:31:00 GMT

FIFA.com chats with Congo DR captain Tshinyama Tshiolola with the defender seeking to use all his experience to lift the nation to 2012 CAF Africa Cup of Nations qualification.

Mputu returns, Angola's new leader

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 15:45:00 GMT

Morocco's new season kicked off with a surprise, Angola's Girabola got even more competitive at the top and a familiar face returned to action with a bang for TP Mazembe.

Tunisian, Moroccan clubs rise to top

Sun, 14 Aug 2011 15:49:00 GMT

Wins for both Club Africain and Moghreb Fes saw them reach the top of the their respective groups in the CAF Confederation Cup, with InterClube and Sunshine Stars the sides they defeated.

Le Roy: Congo deserves to qualify

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 15:45:00 GMT

"My goal is to qualify the Leopards for the World Cup 2014 in Brazil, one must not be afraid to say it," Congo DR coach Claude Le Roy.

Cameroon favourites to progress

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 09:43:00 GMT

In what could be a keenly contested Group I, once the first round qualifiers are decided, Cameroon and Libya will look to overcome recent inconsistencies to force their way through to the final qualifying round.

Esperance, Ahly renew great rivalry

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 13:47:00 GMT

Esperance and Al Ahly will face off again in the CAF Champions League on Saturday, having battled it out in last year's semi-finals, and is the stand-out match of this weekend's second round of group games.

Mulumbu pens new West Brom deal

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 18:02:00 GMT

Youssouf Mulumbu has signed a new deal at West Bromwich Albion, with the Congo DR midfielder penning a three-year deal with the Midlands club.

Blatter extends his condolences to Congolese football

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 13:30:00 GMT

Following the death of six representatives of Congo DR football in an air crash last Friday, the FIFA President offered his condolences to the victims’ families in a letter to the national FA.

Hot shots hunt decisive All-Africa goals

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 09:01:00 GMT

Some of Africa's young, up-and-coming talent will be out to seal their country's safe passage to the All-Africa Games, with South Africa star Bongani Ndulula and Nigeria's Nosa Igiehor looking to keep up their scoring streak.

Holders beaten by Congo DR in qualifier

Sun, 26 Jun 2011 19:45:00 GMT

Cameroon lost the first leg of their All-Africa Games against Congo DR 1-0 as they hoped to make it to the tournament proper and retain the competition's football title for a fourth successive time.

Nigeria, South Africa walk Olympic tightrope

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 10:18:00 GMT

Nigeria and South Africa both face must-win fixtures against Tanzania and Benin respectively as they attempt to maintain their hopes of reaching London 2012.

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.

Cairo to host CAF Champions League play-off

Fri, 20 May 2011 11:54:00 GMT

Wyad Casablanca and Simba will travel to the neutral location of Cairo, Egypt on 28 May to contest their one-off CAF Champions League play-off, taking place following TP Mazembe's disqualification.

Late goals propel clubs into group stage

Mon, 09 May 2011 13:43:00 GMT

Both Mouloudia Alger and current holders TP Mazembe Englebert scored late winners as drama abounded in the final knockout round before the CAF Champions League group stage.

Champions Mazembe's first big test

Fri, 06 May 2011 08:58:00 GMT

FIFA Club World Cup runners-up TP Mazembe face the first serious examination of their credentials this weekend as they seek a hat-trick of CAF Champions League titles.

Cup glory beckons for Kenyan club

Fri, 06 May 2011 08:34:00 GMT

Sofapaka are just a win away from becoming the first Kenyan club to reach the CAF Confederation Cup play-offs, while Nigeria are well placed to have two representatives in the last 16.

Kompany revelling in ‘beautiful story’

Wed, 04 May 2011 12:44:00 GMT

Vincent Kompany has discussed his happiness at Manchester City, desire to improve as a player and the club’s FA Cup and UEFA Champions League aspirations.

Esperance romp, Mazembe surprised

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 13:53:00 GMT

There were mixed fortunes in the CAF Champions League for last year's finalists as Esperance stormed to a 5-0 win over Diaraf Dakar while holders TP Mazembe have to make up ground after losing to Wydad Casablanca.

Sudan-Egypt pick of Olympic draw

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 13:22:00 GMT

The draw for the second round of men's African qualifying matches for London 2012 took place today at CAF's headquarters in Cairo, seeing Egypt paired together with north-eastern neighbours Sudan in one of eight ties.

African Leagues review

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 18:21:00 GMT

FIFA.com takes a look at the latest action in African football, where the league seasons in Ghana and Morocco are nearing an end, while in DR Congo and Angola things are just getting underway.

Previous winners cruise through

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 15:28:00 GMT

A whole host of former Champions League champions advanced to the final 16 in Africa, although giants Al Ahly and Esperance fell to second leg defeats over the weekend.

Sudan down Black Meteors, Nigeria cruise

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 13:29:00 GMT

Ghana were stunned by the Sudan in the 2012 London Olympic qualifiers this weekend, losing 1-0 at home to the East African side, while Nigeria virtually moved a step close to qualification with a 5-0 win over Equatorial Guinea.

Ghana spirits rise, Nigeria rout Ethiopia

Sun, 27 Mar 2011 20:50:00 GMT

Ghana spirits were boosted with a 3-0 win over Congo, while Côte D'Ivoire, Zambia, Congo DR and Nigeria all came out on top in their respective 2012 CAF Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches.

Esperance, Dynamos fly out the blocks

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 13:28:00 GMT

Clubs with byes in the previous round entered the fray as last year's losing finalists Esperance scored five without reply against ASPAC, while Dynamos overwhelmed Mouloudia Alger with a four-star showing.

Red cards mark first round climax

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 12:20:00 GMT

Cotonsport Garoua saw themselves into the second round of the CAF Champions League on away goals, but made hard work of it with three red cards against Burundi's Vital'O, while elsewhere football returned to Tunisia.

Cup sees rare Mauritania club success

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 13:57:00 GMT

Mauritania were celebrating some CAF Confederation Cup heroics today from Tevargh Zeina, who made the last-32 for the first time in their four appearances beating AS Real of Mali, but will now meet mighty Algerians Kabylie.

Ivorian, Congolese giants on comeback trail

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 07:53:00 GMT

Two former giants of Africa, Côte d'Ivoire's Africa Sports and Congo DR's Daring Club Motema Pembe, are seeking a return to their former glory in this season's CAF Confederation Cup.

DR Congo’s Leopards ready to pounce

Thu, 17 Feb 2011 17:01:00 GMT

One-time African giants DR Congo are hoping to ride the recent successes of club champions TP Mazembe Englebert to a return to glory at national-team level.

Late goal spares DR Congo blushes

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 21:06:00 GMT

Title holders Democratic Republic of Congo left it late to secure a CAF African Nations Championship quarter-finals place in Sudan on Monday.