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LIVE: Blatter attends press conference

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:23:00 GMT

The post-congress press conference, involving both CAF President Issa Hayatou and the FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter, is taking place.

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.

Women's roundup: October 2011

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 11:09:00 GMT

FIFA.com wraps up all the action in the world of women's football from the month of October, with special attention paid to a power shift in Africa and a return to form for Canada's national team.

Michel back after about-turn

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 14:39:00 GMT

Just a week after stepping down from his position, Henri Michel has returned as coach of Equatorial Guinea, who will co-host the 2012 CAF Africa Cup of Nations.

Closing the gap

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 11:49:00 GMT

The official technical report into this year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup™ highlights a number of marked improvements in the women’s game and suggests that the competitive gap has become narrower than ever.

Anonman: My aim was to be a hero

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 08:30:00 GMT

Equatorial Guinea talisman Genoveva Anonman, one of the stars of the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup, speaks to FIFA.com about her experiences in Germany and the progress of women's football in Africa.

Shots, sensations and smashed records

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 11:55:00 GMT

New records in Greece, Uruguay and the Netherlands feature alongside impressive qualifying showings from the likes of Japan, Spain, Venezuela and Niger in FIFA.com's latest stats review.

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.

Dramatic day of friendlies in Africa

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 16:02:00 GMT

Morocco, Tunisia and Gambia posted morale-boosting wins midweek in Africa, as South Africa also impressed and Didier Drogba edged closer to an important milestone.

Tunisia eye return to glory days

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 10:15:00 GMT

Tunisia are the heavyweight team in African qualifying Group B and will be hard to beat in a section also containing Cape Verde Islands, Sierra Leone and the winner of the first round tie between Equatorial Guinea and Madagascar.

Japan claim maiden title

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 08:13:00 GMT

The FIFA Women's World Cup 2011™ in Germany took the feminine side of the world’s most popular sport to a whole new level and will remain forever in the memory.

African women journalists making news

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 15:30:00 GMT

FIFA and the AFP foundation have joined forces to aid and train journalists on the African continent, and the fruits of that labour are being seen at the Women's World Cup in Germany.

'Standards will continue to rise'

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 10:43:00 GMT

In an exclusive chat with FIFA.com, two legendary coaches of the women's game and members of FIFA's Technical Study Group, namely April Heinrichs and Tina Theune give their verdict on Germany 2011.

Who will be crowned queens of Germany 2011?

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 10:56:00 GMT

FIFA.com wants to know which nation you think will shine brightest at Germany 2011 and take home the greatest prize in women’s football.

Group D: Favourites in form, debutants surprise

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 11:24:00 GMT

FIFA.com reviews the action in Group D, where Brazil won all of their three games to progress to the quarter-finals, and Australia narrowly edged out Norway to join them.

African sides say goodbye

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 13:38:00 GMT

Africa's two representatives at the FIFA Women's World Cup, Equatorial Guinea and Nigeria, have both been eliminated, but each had rather different emotions following their exit from the tournament.

Triumph and disaster

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 22:22:00 GMT

Sweden ended USA's long unbeaten record in the group stage to finish top of their pool, while Australia's 2-1 win over Norway confirmed their qualification to the quarter-finals and sent the Scandinavians home.

Three and easy for Brazil

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 19:04:00 GMT

An improved second-half showing from group winners Brazil saw them defeat Equatorial Guinea 3-0 at the FIFA Women’s World Cup Stadium in Frankfurt.

Equatorial Guinea aim to end on a high

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 09:30:00 GMT

FIFA.com chats with Equatorial Guinea coach Marcello Frigerio with his side entering their final match having impressed on their FIFA Women's World Cup debut despite featuring in a tough group.

Creative two’s clash promises fireworks

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 09:10:00 GMT

Group D's final matchday sees an intriguing match-up between group leaders Brazil, who returned to form in their last outing against Norway, and unpredictable Africans Equatorial Guinea.

Marta on fire, hope for the Matildas

Sun, 03 Jul 2011 20:09:00 GMT

Both Brazil and Australia registered important wins in regards to their FIFA Women's World Cup campaigns, but ultimately all the talk will be dominated by a divine double from FIFA World Player of the Year Marta.

Aussies sneak first win

Sun, 03 Jul 2011 14:54:00 GMT

Australia defeated Equatorial Guinea by the odd goal in five in the Group D encounter in Bochum, leaving the entertaining Africans on the verge of exiting the tournament.

Now or never in Bochum

Sat, 02 Jul 2011 18:30:00 GMT

With one defeat apiece in the their Group C campaigns, Australia and Equatorial Guinea come face to face, both needing the three points that will keep them in the FIFA Women’s World Cup™.

Like father like daughter

Sat, 02 Jul 2011 16:15:00 GMT

Australia's Emily van Egmond is fast carving out a niche for herself at the highest level of the game, with the teenage midfielder following in the footsteps of her father who was a respected player, and now successful coach.

Brazil and Norway pass tough tests

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 19:22:00 GMT

Brazil and Norway, two teams with strong FIFA Women's World Cup pedigree, were made to strain before claiming 1-0 victories over Australia and Equatorial Guinea respectively.