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Guinea primed for Goal II project

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 09:30:00 GMT

FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter and President of the Guinean Football Association (FGF) Salifou Camara signed an agreement for the African country’s Goal II project today.

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.

Ghana, Mali complete quarter-final line-up

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:07:00 GMT

Ghana and Mali are the final teams through to the CAF Africa Cup of Nations last eight after a dramatic final day in Group D with Botswana and Guinea also in contention until the final whistle.

Ghana top group despite draw

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:23:00 GMT

Ghana finished top of Group D at the CAF Africa Cup of Nations, setting up a quarter-final match against Tunisia, after a 1-1 draw with Guinea in Franceville.

Titans, trebles and halted runs

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:11:00 GMT

The end of long-running sequences for Sudan and Porto features alongside milestones for Mario Gomez, Christine Sinclair and Abby Wambach, and a glut of La Liga trebles in FIFA.com's latest stats review.

New faces lighting up Cup of Nations

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:33:00 GMT

After ten days of action, the 2012 CAF Africa Cup of Nations has already provided a host of shock results and exciting new stars. Here are a half-dozen breakout names from Africa’s showpiece championship.

On-song Guinea size up Ghana

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 06:57:00 GMT

Guinea put themselves back into quarter-final reckoning with a resounding 6-1 victory over Botswana at the weekend, with the Syli National now riding high on momentum ahead of their pivotal meeting with Ghana.

Guinea thrash Botswana to stay alive

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 18:25:00 GMT

Sadio Diallo scored twice as Guinea boosted their chances of reaching the CAF Africa Cup of Nations knockout stages by hammering ten-man Botswana 6-1 in a thoroughly one-sided affair in Franceville.

Guinea, Botswana aim to kick-start campaign

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 06:39:00 GMT

Following opening-round defeats both Guinea and Botswana are facing a must-win scenario when they take to the field tomorrow in CAF Africa Cup of Nations Group D action.

Ghana, Mali edge opening wins

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 23:36:00 GMT

Continental giants Ghana commenced their 2012 CAF Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 win over tournament debutants Botswana, while Mali won by the same scoreline in their derby meeting with Guinea.

Traore blast spurs Mali

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:31:00 GMT

A powerful strike from Bakaye Traore was enough to hand Mali an opening win over rivals Guinea 1-0 in Group D of the CAF African Nations Cup.

Guinea, Mali begin with derby

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:15:00 GMT

Mali captain Seydou Keita is expecting a difficult encounter when his side begin their CAF Africa Cup of Nations quest with a west African derby against Guinea, who hope to reach the knockout rounds.

Mali sweat on Yatabare, Traore fitness

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 11:41:00 GMT

Mali face a tense wait to see whether Mustapha Yatabare or Mahamane Traore will be fit for their opening game of Group D against Guinea, having both picked up knocks in training.

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

A showpiece rich on talent and thrills

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 08:45:00 GMT

Despite the absence of some of the continent’s biggest names, the CAF Africa Cup of Nations, which kicks off this weekend, promises to throw up more than a few surprises and thrills.

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.

Diallo: Guinea have no margin for error

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 08:07:00 GMT

Guinea’s qualification for the 2012 CAF African Cup of Nations is a step in the right direction for a side down on its luck a couple of years ago. Syli National left-back Ibrahima Diallo tells FIFA.com more.

Asamoah joy, Uche brothers lift Nigeria

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 22:58:00 GMT

Derek Asamoah made his recall to the Ghana squad count, scoring the winner in a 2-1 friendly win over Gabon, while Kalu Uche and brother Ikechukwu secured a 2-0 win for Nigeria over Zambia.

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.

Eight qualify but big boys are denied

Sat, 08 Oct 2011 19:59:00 GMT

A dramatic day of 2012 CAF Africa Cup of Nations qualifying action ended with elimination for Nigeria and South Africa, while Angola, Ghana and Tunisia were among those who ensured themselves a place at the tournament.

Late Guinea goal sinks Nigeria hopes

Sat, 08 Oct 2011 17:05:00 GMT

A goal deep into stoppage time for Guinea proved the final nail in the coffin that was Nigeria's failed CAF African Nations Cup qualification campaign, as the two sides drew 2-2 today to see the visitors top Group B.

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.

Camara: All our projects are priority

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 15:47:00 GMT

Salifou Camara, the newly elected president of the Guinean FA, headed a national delegation visiting the Home of FIFA on Wednesday and FIFA.com spoke to him.

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.

A test for the Pharaohs

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 20:43:00 GMT

Despite their recent worrying dip in form, Egypt are the favourites to take Group G of African qualifying, where the threat will come from improving Guinea and Zimbabwe.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Week in Quotes

Fri, 12 Nov 2010 11:30:00 GMT

Pippo Inzaghi, Landon Donovan, Frank Lampard, Roberto Baggio and Cristiano Ronaldo all feature in our look back at some of the week's most's interesting and entertaining quotes from the beautiful game.

Constant: Guinea are young and talented

Mon, 08 Nov 2010 10:00:00 GMT

After scoring the goal that took Guinea past Nigeria, Kevin Constant says the Syli Nationale are coming of age and looking to make their mark on Africa in 2012 and on the world in 2014.

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.

High time for the Guineas

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 08:48:00 GMT

With qualifying for the 2012 CAF Africa Cup of Nations in full swing, the unlikely African duo of Guinea and Guinea-Bissau climbed 69 places between them in the latest FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking.

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.

Ghana, Nigeria stroll as Egypt held

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 18:05:00 GMT

Egypt were forced to come from behind to gain a share of the points in their opening CAF Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Sierra Leone in Cairo, while Ghana and Nigeria scored comfortable home wins.

Giants begin journey to 2012

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:44:00 GMT

Algeria, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Morocco, Nigeria, South Africa and Zambia will get their qualifying campaigns underway with easy home games, while Congo DR and Senegal will collide in the pick of the weekend’s fixtures.

Bah signs for VfB Stuttgart

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:36:00 GMT

Guinea international midfielder Mamadou Bah has signed for German Bundesliga side VfB Stuttgart from Strasbourg on a three-year contract.

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.

Africa's road to Germany begins

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 11:17:00 GMT

Congo DR, Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea, Namibia, Senegal and Tanzania all advanced in the preliminary round of the CAF African Women's Championship qualifiers.

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.

Shocks aplenty in African openers

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:02:00 GMT

The continental club showpiece in Africa began in dramatic fashion with three former champions overpowered in the first leg of the opening round.

45 years of Africa's showpiece

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 13:11:00 GMT

From humble beginnings, the CAF Champions League has become a popular, exciting and rewarding competition for Africa's elite clubs.

Cameroon and Nigeria celebrate

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:30:00 GMT

The Indomitable Lions and the Super Eagles booked their places at South Africa 2010, while Egypt and Algeria face play-off on Wednesday.

African qualifiers preview

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:19:00 GMT

Algeria or Egypt? Cameroon or Gabon? Tunisia or Nigeria? A dramatic conclusion ensues as Africa's last three places at the FIFA World Cup are seized.

North African duo a step closer

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 23:57:00 GMT

Late goals made for a dramatic day of qualifying as Tunisia and Algeria stayed on course for South Africa 2010 at the expense of Nigeria and Egypt.

Desert Warriors date with destiny

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 01:05:00 GMT

The penultimate qualifying matches for the South Africa 2010 may see Algeria qualify for the finals for the first time in more than 23 years.

Four places still up for grabs

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 08:12:00 GMT

FIFA.com looks at the preliminary picture in the Africa Zone with just two matchdays remaining in the final round of an exciting qualifying campaign.