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Training, tournaments dominate in Futsal

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:39:00 GMT

FIFA.com's latest monthly Futsal round-up reflects on another busy period of training seminars and tournaments, as well as the announcements of the hosts for the UEFA Futsal EURO 2014 and the UEFA Futsal Cup.

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.

Toure brothers lift Côte d’Ivoire

Sun, 09 Oct 2011 19:36:00 GMT

Kolo and Yaya Toure both scored to seal a 2-1 win for Côte d’Ivoire over Burundi, completing their perfect run in 2012 CAF African Cup of Nations qualifying, while Rwanda were boosted by a 1-0 win over Benin.

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.

Mosimane: Attitude and emotion key factors

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 09:13:00 GMT

"Botswana is a local derby. Most of their players play in South Africa and against them, the attitude and the emotions will be the key factors,” Pitso Mosimane, South Africa coach.

Mexico rocket ninth, Africans make ground

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 09:00:00 GMT

Mexico's CONCACAF Gold Cup triumph helped them return to the top ten for the first time since July 2007, while Côte d’Ivoire, Zimbabwe, Liberia, Comoros, Sierra Leone and Central African Republic also climbed impressively.

Tanzania coach recalls two local-based players

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 14:43:00 GMT

Two home-based players have been recalled to Tanzania's squad for their upcoming CAF African Cup of Nations qualifier against Group D leaders Central African Republic.

A leap for Africa's unlikely conquerors

Thu, 28 Oct 2010 18:31:00 GMT

After shock wins in CAF Africa Cup of Nations qualifying, Niger and Central African Republic scrambled up the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking by 54 and 60 spots respectively.

Big names tumble in Africa

Mon, 11 Oct 2010 13:17:00 GMT

Qualifiers for the 2012 CAF Africa Cup of Nations continued over the weekend with Egypt, Nigeria and Algeria all suffering defeats, while Ghana and Cameroon struggled to draws.

Egypt stunned in Niger amid upsets

Sun, 10 Oct 2010 23:55:00 GMT

Defeat for champions Egypt against Niger and surprise losses for both Algeria and Nigeria capped a poor round for the favourites in CAF Africa Cup of Nations qualifying.

Stars, shocks and a sacking in Africa

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 12:51:00 GMT

Rabah Saadane found himself out of a job after a weekend of Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers that also ended in disappointment for Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia.

Malawi shock Tunisia, stalemate for Morocco

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 14:50:00 GMT

Malawi overcame a two-goal deficit to hold Tunisia 2-2 in a 2012 CAF Africa Cup of Nations thriller this weekend, as Morocco drew a blank with Central African Republic.

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.

CAF names awards shortlists

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 10:38:00 GMT

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has named Togo international Emmanuel Adebayor and Michael Essien of Ghana in a final shortlist.

Candidates unveiled for CAF Player of 2008

Sat, 10 Jan 2009 17:16:00 GMT

Premier League Chelsea's duo Michael Essien and Didier Drogba face stiff competition in the the race to be named African Player of 2008.

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.

Trio hit trebles as holders cruise

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 15:51:00 GMT

Fankele Traore, Edward Sadomba and Stephen Worgu all hit hat-tricks as their sides ran out winners in their second round, first leg matches.

What is the most exciting league?

Sun, 03 Feb 2008 09:58:00 GMT

Planet football is home to a number of captivating national championships. But which, do you feel, is the most most exciting league in the world?

Drama at the Draw

Sun, 25 Nov 2007 17:17:00 GMT

A thrilling Preliminary Draw to the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa took place in Durban today, with 170 teams discovering their tasks.

Africa, the realm of surprises

Sat, 24 Nov 2007 17:44:00 GMT

Earning a ticket to the FIFA World Cup is never straightforward, as a look back at some of the more memorable qualifying campaigns in Africa reveals.

Aboutrika: the toast of Africa

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 13:39:32 GMT

Al Ahly fans came out in force to ensure that Mohamed Aboutrika dominated FIFA.com's latest Have Your Say topic on Africa's best player.

Who is the best African player?

Tue, 13 Nov 2007 13:23:00 GMT

Africa is undoubtedly responsible for producing several of the world's finest footballers. The question is: who is the pick of the bunch?

Ghana race enters final straight

Fri, 07 Sep 2007 10:04:00 GMT

The lineup for the CAF Africa Cup of Nations will become clearer this weekend when qualifying concludes in all but two of the 12 groups.

African pair pull out of qualifying race

Thu, 06 Sep 2007 14:51:00 GMT

São Tomé e Príncipe and the Central African Republic will not be taking part in the African qualifiers for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa ^TM.

FIFA World Cup qualifiers get underway in Africa

Fri, 24 Aug 2007 12:15:00 GMT

Qualifiers for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa will soon be getting underway on the host continent with five places up for grabs.

Sports coaching course in Senegal

Wed, 15 Aug 2007 09:58:00 GMT

As part of its partnership with the International Centre for Sports Studies, Dakar's Cheikh Anta Diop University will be organising a second session of its sports management course.

Cameroon lead by example

Mon, 04 Jun 2007 07:34:49 GMT

As one of only two teams to have won away from home this weekend, Cameroon took the plaudits in this fourth round of qualifiers for Ghana 2008.

New and old take gold in Africa

Wed, 30 May 2007 18:29:10 GMT

There are familiar faces among the domestic league winners in Africa in recent weeks but also a handful of newcomers to give a touch of variety.

African new boys eye the prize

Fri, 20 Apr 2007 09:24:00 GMT

The weekend's third-round, second-leg matches in the CAF Champions League offer up an opportunity for fresh faces in the latter stages.

Sundowns hoping to stop Ahly

Thu, 05 Apr 2007 12:43:00 GMT

There is a great deal of goodwill ahead of the clash between Mamelodi Sundowns and holders Al Ahly in the last 16.

Positive beginnings in Africa

Mon, 26 Mar 2007 14:45:00 GMT

Winning debuts for new coaches marked the latest round of the qualifiers for the 2008 CAF Africa Cup of Nations.

Battles intensify in Europe and Africa

Mon, 26 Mar 2007 02:25:00 GMT

The fight for berths at UEFA EURO 2008 and the 2008 CAF Africa Cup of Nations resumed over the weekend with a number of absorbing games taking place.

Cameroon, South Africa and Tunisia flex muscles

Sat, 24 Mar 2007 18:36:00 GMT

Cameroon, South Africa and Tunisia scored three goals each as the giants flexed their muscles in CAF Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers on Saturday.

Day of reckoning in Africa and Europe

Fri, 23 Mar 2007 11:28:00 GMT

The fog will clear a little in both Europe and Africa on Saturday as 20 qualifiers get underway for UEFA EURO 2008, and 23 are contested on the road to the CAF African Cup of Nations 2008.

Beijing field narrows in Africa

Thu, 22 Mar 2007 19:08:00 GMT

The list of the final 12 qualifiers for the Africa qualifiers for the 2008 Olympic Games men's football tournament will be known after the weekend.

Magnificent Mputu lights up Africa

Mon, 19 Mar 2007 12:08:00 GMT

Tresor Mputu scored another hat-trick as TP Mazembe Englebert joined a list of seven past winners in the Champions League third round.

Big names face Confederation Cup chop

Fri, 16 Mar 2007 06:00:00 GMT

A trio of former African club giants face shock elimination from the CAF Africa Confederation Cup this weekend.

Mputu on song as Ahly are held

Mon, 05 Mar 2007 12:47:00 GMT

The holders began their defence with a goalless draw, while Tresor Mputu continues to prove one of the stars of this year's competition.

Drogba named Africa’s best

Thu, 01 Mar 2007 23:21:00 GMT

Côte d'Ivoire and Chelsea striker Didier Drogba was named 2006 CAF African Footballer of the Year on Thursday, edging out Samuel Eto'o.

Sundowns on the rise

Wed, 28 Feb 2007 12:13:00 GMT

As well as being on their way to winning South Africa's Premier League, Mamelodi Sundowns are targeting glory in Africa's top club competition.

Italy oust Brazil to take top spot

Wed, 14 Feb 2007 10:35:00 GMT

Brazil's remarkable 55-month run at the top of the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking standings has been ended by the Azzurri.

Giants fall in Africa

Mon, 12 Feb 2007 18:53:00 GMT

Two former continental champions suffered the ignominy of a first-round exit in the African Champions League on Sunday as shock results set the tone for a weekend of upheaval.

Shock exits for former African club champions

Mon, 12 Feb 2007 13:41:00 GMT

Former winners Canon Yaounde of Cameroon and Asante Kotoko of Ghana made shock African Champions League first-round exits at the weekend.

CAF celebrates 50th anniversary

Wed, 07 Feb 2007 20:13:00 GMT

The Confederation of African Football marks a half-century in existence today and celebrations have already got underway in Cairo.

Football for health: Strong FIFA message to Africa

Tue, 06 Feb 2007 17:44:00 GMT

"Football for health" - the South African media enthusiastically took up the slogan announced by Prof. Jiri Dvorak, MD, FIFA Chief Medical Officer.