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Croatia and Ecuador on the up

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 09:00:00 GMT

The April edition of the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking sees movement within the top ten, as Ecuador enter for the first time and Croatia climb to their highest position since 1998.

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™.

England and Germany lay down markers

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 23:39:00 GMT

FIFA.com reviews a massive night of international action highlighted by headline-grabbing wins for England and Germany in glamour match-ups, while Argentina and Spain were amongst others that impressed.

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.

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.

Korea DPR climb ninth, Equatorial Guinea fly

Fri, 07 Dec 2012 08:59:00 GMT

USA remain comfortably atop of the FIFA/Coca-Cola Women's World Ranking, while Korea DPR, Austria and Equatorial Guinea have made impressive leaps.

Women’s round-up: November 2012

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 07:50:00 GMT

FIFA.com looks back on a month in which Genoveva Anonman's goals helped Equatorial Guinea win the African crown, Brazil sacked their coach and a new professional league was announced in USA.

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.

Women's round-up: October 2012

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 12:46:00 GMT

FIFA.com reviews the past month in the women’s game including a match-up between big guns USA and Germany, drama in UEFA Women’s EURO qualifying, changes among some of the world’s top coaches, plus the latest club news.

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.

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.

Giants drop points on the road

Sun, 10 Jun 2012 00:28:00 GMT

Tunisia made it two wins from two, while South Africa, Nigeria, Senegal and Côte d'Ivoire all had to make do with away draws on Saturday in the African qualifying campaign for Brazil 2014.

Crunch clashes come early in Africa

Fri, 08 Jun 2012 04:18:00 GMT

Algeria are just one of the African favourites making tricky away debuts this weekend in Brazil 2014 qualifying, while Ghana travel to face continental champions Zambia. FIFA.com previews a heavy schedule of crucial fixtures in Africa.

Elephants rumble as Zambia stumble

Sat, 02 Jun 2012 23:36:00 GMT

African champions Zambia lost 2-0 in Sudan, while the team they beat in the continental final, Côte d'Ivoire, defeated Tanzania on a busy Saturday of 2014 FIFA World Cup™ qualifying action.

Côte d'Ivoire ease to victory, Zambia slip up

Sat, 02 Jun 2012 20:49:00 GMT

Côte d'Ivoire opened their Brazil 2014 qualifying campaign with a 2-0 win over Tanzania, while Morocco earned a 1-1 draw at Gambia, and Tunisia survived a scare to beat Equatorial Guinea 3-1.

African favourites seek home comfort

Thu, 31 May 2012 02:41:00 GMT

The Brazil 2014 preliminaries reach the group stage in Africa this weekend with a host of continental giants seeking to ease anxieties by making a positive start to their respective campaigns.

Senegalese, South African champs fall

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 05:39:00 GMT

Orlando Pirates and US Ouakam were eliminated in the preliminary stage of Africa's biggest club competition, while Egypt's Zamalek led the charge through to the Round of 32.

Spotlight suits rising co-hosts

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 01:26:00 GMT

After a successful CAF Africa Cup of Nations on and off the pitch, co-hosts Gabon and Equatorial Guinea have soared up the FIFA/Coca Cola World Ranking.

Zambia soar as Germany go second

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 08:59:00 GMT

Zambia’s continental conquest has propelled them inside the top 50 for the first time in 11 years, while Germany have jumped above the Netherlands into second and Portugal, Italy, Côte d’Ivoire and Mali have also made progress.

Zambian joy ends emotional tournament

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:26:00 GMT

Zambia's remarkable penalty shoot-out victory over favourites Côte d’Ivoire capped three superb weeks of football in Gabon and Equatorial Guinea as Africa's elite sought continental glory.

President Blatter attends CAN final

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:23:00 GMT

Review all the activities of FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter's visit to west Africa, which included the CAF Congress and the CAF Africa Cup of Nations final.

Drogba double sees Ivorians through

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:21:00 GMT

Côte d'Ivoire ended co-hosts Equitorial Guinea's run in the CAF Africa Cup of Nations today as Didier Drogba struck twice, with Yaya Toure scoring as well, to see the favourites into the semi-finals.

Cup co-hosts wary of Ivorian stars

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:26:00 GMT

2012 CAF Africa Cup of Nations co-hosts Equatorial Guinea admit they face a massive task if they are to upset Côte d'Ivoire on Saturday and advance to the semi-finals for the first time.

Last eight eye African glory

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:08:00 GMT

The 2012 CAF Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals take place across this weekend in central Africa with a number of new names still in contention for the continent's greatest prize, including co-hosts Gabon and Equatorial Guinea.

Bittersweet win for Libya, Zambia go top

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:13:00 GMT

Libya secured their first CAF Africa Cup of Nations victory for 30 years with a triumph over Senegal but their hopes were extinguished as Zambia edged co-hosts Equatorial Guinea to top the group.

Katongo strike sees Zambia top group

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 20:20:00 GMT

Zambia clinched first place in Group A ahead of opponents Equatorial Guinea at the CAF Africa Cup of Nations, with captain Christopher Katongo scoring the only goal of the match.

The Lightning that shocked Africa

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 01:07:00 GMT

Not much was expected of co-hosts Equatorial Guinea, but the National Lightning have lit up the CAF Africa Cup of Nations by eliminating Senegal and becoming the first team to reach the quarter-finals.

Co-hosts advance, Libya survive

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:19:00 GMT

A dramatic day of CAF Africa Cup of Nations action saw outsiders Equatorial Guinea stun Senegal to reach the quarter-finals and eliminate the continental heavyweights, while Libya drew with Zambia to remain afloat.

Co-hosts reach last eight, Senegal out

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:38:00 GMT

An injury-time winner saw co-hosts Equatorial Guinea stun Senegal 2-1 to reach the 2012 CAF Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals eliminating their highly-regarded opponents.

Outsiders Equatorial Guinea on verge of glory

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:04:00 GMT

CAF Africa Cup of Nations co-hosts Equatorial Guinea can claim an unlikely progression to the quarter-finals should they overcome heavyweights Senegal on Wednesday in front of an expected sell-out crowd in Bata.

Co-hosts strike late to begin on high

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 21:37:00 GMT

Equitorial Guniea began their CAF Africa Cup of Nations campaign as co-hosts with a last-gasp winner against Libya, propelling them to a 1-0 victory and three points in the tournament's opening game.

Who will win the Cup of Nations?

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 03:53:00 GMT

FIFA.com wants to know which country you think will win the CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2012

Libyans ready for opening task

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 06:37:00 GMT

Libya open the 2012 CAF Africa Cup of Nations against hosts Equatorial Guinea and after a fairytale run in qualifying are ambitious to reach the knockout stages of the tournament.

The Cup of Nations in numbers

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 08:54:00 GMT

First played over 50 years ago, the CAF Africa Cup of Nations is one of the world's most colourful and competitive tournaments. Here we look at 13 facts that you may not know about the continental finals.

Renard: Zambia can pull a surprise

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 03:18:00 GMT

Herve Renard has taken the coaching reigns at Zambia once again and is expecting his side to pull off a surprise in Group A at the 2012 CAF African Cup of Nations.

Senegal counting on Ba, Cisse

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 02:48:00 GMT

For the first time since 2002, Senegal have their sights set on clinching the CAF African Cup of Nations title and are hoping the likes of Moussa Sow, Demba Ba, and Papiss Cisse can guide them to glory.

Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire seek end to drought

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 01:41:00 GMT

With the CAF African Cup of Nations set to kick off on 21 January, both Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire have been pegged as hot favourites to win the title in the absence of such heavyweights as Egypt and South Africa.

Paulo appointed Equatorial Guinea coach

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 18:24:00 GMT

Brazilian Gilson Paulo has been appointed coach of Equatorial Guinea just three weeks before the CAF Africa Cup of Nations get underway, a spokesman for the national federation confirmed today.

The Year in Numbers

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 02:19:00 GMT

As 2011 draws to a close, FIFA.com looks back at some of the eye-catching stats behind the year's biggest events and achievements in the world of football.

Akide: African women destined for new heights

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 13:29:00 GMT

Nigerian great Mercy Akide, speaking at the recent FIFA/CAF conference on the FIFA Women's World Cup 2011, says Africa’s rapid development in the women’s game will see the continent feature in the last four at Canada 2015.

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.