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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.

Diallo: Playing for Guinea is a pleasure

Sat, 23 Mar 2013 09:17:00 GMT

FIFA.com caught up with Guinea's defensive stalwart Ibrahima Diallo, as his side prepare for a crucial 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil qualifier against Mozambique in Group G.

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™.

The Week in Quotes

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 14:12:00 GMT

Zlatan Ibrahimovic saluting himself, Gennaro Gattuso and Wayne Rooney on the Messi-Ronaldo debate, Pele criticising Neymar and Kevin Constant on joining AC Milan without knowing!

Conakry extends warm welcome to Blatter

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 23:57:00 GMT

FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter made the next stop on his six-day tour of Africa on Thursday, arriving in the Guinean capital of Conakry direct from Nouakchott.

Blatter set for extensive Africa tour

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 16:58:00 GMT

FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter will visit Mauritania, Guinea, Botswana and South Africa as part of a six-day tour of Africa starting on Wednesday. FIFA.com has the details.

DRC impose sanctions on Bangoura & Nantes

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 10:50:00 GMT

FIFA's Dispute Resolution Chamber (DRC) have imposed sanctions on Ismael Bangoura and Nantes for breaching a contract to the Al Nasr Sports Club without just cause.

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.

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.

Younger Khedira follows in Sami's Stuttgart footsteps

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 10:48:00 GMT

Mamadou Bah has been dropped from Stuttgart's first-team squad due to personal issues and replaced by 18-year-old Rani Khedira, whose older brother represented the club before moving to Real Madrid.

A month of FIFA development: September 2012

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 09:53:00 GMT

In the latest of our monthly round-ups, FIFA.com shines a light on the main events and activities undertaken by FIFA to keep you abreast of development efforts around the world.

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.

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.

Late goals go North Africa's way

Sun, 10 Jun 2012 22:29:00 GMT

Libya and Egypt both secured dramatic late wins on Sunday as Africa's FIFA World Cup™ qualifying group stage continued in thrilling fashion.

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.

Bafana falter on day of frustration

Sun, 03 Jun 2012 21:49:00 GMT

It was a tough day for strikers in Africa as Bafana Bafana were held at home by Ethiopia, Nigeria just earned a win and no side managed more than a single goal.

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.

Tetouan top champions list

Tue, 29 May 2012 01:43:00 GMT

There were a host of champions crowned over the weekend in Africa, none bigger than Morocco's Moghreb Tetouan, who won a dramatic top-of-the-table clash on Monday, while there are also new kings in Mauritius and Gabon.

Qualifier warm-up wins for Cameroon, Senegal

Sun, 27 May 2012 11:37:00 GMT

A 2-1 win for Cameroon over Guinea and a 1-0 defeat of Morocco by Senegal saw the former FIFA World Cup™ quarter-finalists boost their morale ahead of qualifying for Brazil 2014.

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.