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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.

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.

Happy Birthday to you!

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 08:53:00 GMT

Cesc Fabregas, Ahmed Hassan and Juan Mata feature in FIFA.com's usual look at the fortchoming week's football birthday boys and girls.

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.

Taylor expecting big things in Turkey

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 12:59:00 GMT

With England set to face Egypt, Iraq and Chile at the FIFA U-20 World Cup, Young Lions coach Peter Taylor is expecting no easy ride, but he told FIFA.com he is full of confidence about the spectacle on show at Turkey 2013.

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.

Egypt claim U-20 CAF championship, learn placement

Sat, 30 Mar 2013 22:02:00 GMT

The four CAF U-20 semi-finalsts learned where they'll be placed in the FIFA U-20 World Cup Turkey 2013 as Egypt claimed their fourth championship after beating Ghana 5-4 in a penalty shoot-out, while Nigeria edged Mali 2-1 in the bronze medal match.

Egypt snatch dramatic late win

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 19:59:00 GMT

Mohamed Aboutrika scored a penalty to earn Egypt a dramatic 2-1 home victory over Zimbabwe in their 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifier. Hosny Abd Rabou had earlier put the Pharaohs ahead before Knowledge Musona levelled.

Anticipation coupled with ambition

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 22:02:00 GMT

FIFA.com looks at all the reaction after a glittering FIFA U-20 World Cup draw in Istanbul laid out the path to glory for 24 nations at Turkey 2013.

Hosts face CONMEBOL champs, France meet Spain

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 17:57:00 GMT

In the Final Draw for the FIFA U-20 World Cup, hosts Turkey were drawn in the same group as El Salvador, Australia and South American champions Colombia, while France meet Spain and USA in a competitive Group A.

Bradley: No margin for error

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 14:48:00 GMT

With many predicting a comfortable home win for Egypt against Zimbabwe, Pharoahs coach Bob Bradley has insisted that both he and his players will not be taking their opponents lightly.

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: Graduation ceremony for the students of the fifth Edition of the FIFA/CIES Programme

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 07:33:00 GMT

Twenty-five students have received diplomas at Cariro University upon completion of the fifth edition of the FIFA/CIES Sport Management Programme, which started in late August 2012.

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.

Bradley: 85 million people are behind us

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 04:57:00 GMT

In part two of FIFA.com's exclusive interview with Egypt coach Bob Bradley, the American talks in more detail about Brazil 2014 qualifying, African football and his coaching goals.

Bradley: We have a special opportunity

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 08:35:00 GMT

Egypt's American head coach Bob Bradley has helped the Pharaohs weather the storm of tragedy and galvanised the dream of the nation: to reach the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™.

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.

Favourites advance to the next stage

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 06:47:00 GMT

Representatives from Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa and Egypt easily won their ties over the weekend to advance to the Round of 32 in Africa's biggest club competition.

Happy Birthday to you!

Sun, 03 Mar 2013 07:46:00 GMT

Zico, Landon Donovan and Kevin-Prince Boateng feature in our look at this week's birthday boys in the world of football.

El Shaarawy commits himself to Milan until 2018

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 16:24:00 GMT

Emerging forward Stephan El Shaarawy has signed a one-year contract extension with AC Milan.

Let's hear from Safia and Karim

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 09:22:00 GMT

We hear from f two Egyptian students, Safia Abdel Dayem and Karim Fath, who attended the fourth edition of the FIFA/CIES Programme organised in cooperation with the University of Cairo.

Aboutrika keeps Egypt on top in Africa

Sun, 10 Feb 2013 09:05:00 GMT

With Nigeria and Burkina Faso set to lock horns for CAF Africa Cup of Nations glory, we look back at the 2008 final between Egypt and Cameroon, when Mohamed Aboutrika's goal helped the Pharaohs retain their title.

Happy Birthday to you!

Sun, 10 Feb 2013 08:58:00 GMT

Every Sunday FIFA.com looks ahead to the week's birthdays in the world of football, this edition taking in Serie A stars past and present in Angelo Peruzzi and Edinson Cavani, alongside Dutch star Rafael vander Vaart.

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.

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.

Ecuador, Haiti climb to highest-ever slots

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 09:00:00 GMT

Ecuador and Haiti have risen personal bests of 12th and 38th respectively on the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking, while Uzbekistan, Panama, Libya and Cuba have also made impressive progress.

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.

Happy Birthday to you!

Sun, 13 Jan 2013 08:48:00 GMT

This week as FIFA.com looks ahead to another seven days of footballing birthdays, we profile former greats Dominique Rocheteau and Peter Beardsley, alongside current stars Pablo Zabaleta and Claudio Marchisio.

Said believes in Ethiopian dreams

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 08:35:00 GMT

After a year of upsets and big goals, Ethiopia’s scoring hero Saladin Said says the Walya Antelopes can keep their good run going and escape from a tough group at this month’s CAF Africa Cup of Nations.

CAN hopefuls in friendly action

Mon, 31 Dec 2012 08:10:00 GMT

Ethiopia, Tunisia and Togo were among the winners as the year ended with a host of pre-Africa Cup of Nations friendly matches.

Gone in 2012, remembered forever

Sat, 29 Dec 2012 07:32:00 GMT

FIFA.com remembers some of the cherished football personalities who passed away in 2012, including Miguel Calero, Giorgio Chinaglia, Feliz, Helmut Haller, Miljan Miljanic, and Rasheed Yekini.

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.

Toure, Anonman crowned Africa's best

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 22:05:00 GMT

Côte d'Ivoire midfielder Yaya Toure has been named the 2012 CAF African Player of the Year for the second year in succession, while Equatorial Guinea's Genoveva Anonman was honoured as the continent's top female footballer.

The sun sets on 2012

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 13:39:00 GMT

Every Monday, FIFA.com delivers you a football-related photo you won’t be able to resist paying a second glance to. This week’s shows a breathtaking sight on offer to the many fans who recently visited Japan.

Corinthians halt European domination

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 09:02:00 GMT

Corinthians 1-0 win over Chelsea in the final of the 2012 FIFA Club World Cup ended a five-year run of success for European clubs in the competition, bringing the world title back to South America for the first time since 2006.

Monterrey, Al-Ahly ready for swift returns

Sun, 16 Dec 2012 11:02:00 GMT

FIFA.com talked to players from Monterrey and Al-Ahly after the third-place match at the 2012 FIFA Club World Cup and learned that both are eager to return to the tournament sooner rather than later.

Monterrey grab third for Mexican milestone

Sun, 16 Dec 2012 09:19:00 GMT

Monterrey of Mexico were too strong for Egypt's Al-Ahly, winning 2-0 in Yokohama to become only the second Mexican team in history to finish third at a FIFA Club World Cup.

The Week in Quotes

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 23:49:00 GMT

Featuring Iker Casillas on Karim Benzema’s underwear, Andy Murray on tennis stars forgetting to take it easy when playing football, Antonio Conte having a Mourinho moment and a host of personalities on Lionel Messi’s greatness.

Monterrey, Al-Ahly tangle for third

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 02:02:00 GMT

Monterrey of Mexico and Egyptian giants Al-Ahly will attempt to overcome the disappointment of missing out on the FIFA Club World Cup final when they clash for third in the early game on Sunday.

Corinthians edge Al-Ahly to reach final

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 13:39:00 GMT

Corinthians of Brazil booked their place in the final of the 2012 FIFA Club World Cup with a slim 1-0 win over Egyptian giants Al-Ahly in Toyota.

King Leo tops scoring sensations

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 07:40:00 GMT

Lionel Messi headlines a star-studded stats review that also features five-star Radamel Falcao, derby king Wayne Rooney, Japan 2012 hero Mohamed Aboutrika and Chile's latest champions.

Aboutrika: Al-Ahly’s ‘angel’ takes wing

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 21:28:00 GMT

So often the hero for Al-Ahly, Mohamed Aboutrika made a dramatic mark when he came off the bench to set up a glamour tie with Corinthians at the world club finals. FIFA.com caught up with the Egyptian legend.

Well-oiled machines to collide in Toyota

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 04:24:00 GMT

Brazil's Corinthians play their first game of the 2012 FIFA Club World Cup against African champions Al-Ahly on 12 December in what looks like an intriguing contest.

Icon Aboutrika to the rescue for Al-Ahly

Sun, 09 Dec 2012 12:24:00 GMT

Al-Ahly booked a place in the semi-finals of the FIFA Club World Cup with a 2-1 win over local side Sanfrecce Hiroshima, aging Egyptian legend Mohamed Aboutrika scoring the winner.