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Late own goal sees Malawi held

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 14:53:00 GMT

A last-minute Chimango Kayira own-goal has seen Malawi's chances of reaching Brazil 2014 rest on a knife-edge, after their 2-2 draw with Kenya gave Nigeria the chance to top FIFA World Cup™ qualifying Group F.

Nigeria pull clear as Malawi held

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 16:42:00 GMT

A win for Nigeria over Kenya, courtesy of Ahmed Musa's solitary goal, saw the CAF Africa Cup of Nations-winners take control of Group F in FIFA World Cup™ qualifying after Malawi were held to a goalless draw by Namibia.

Kenya duo to miss Nigeria clash

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 13:55:00 GMT

Skipper Dennis Oliech and goalkeeper Arnold Origi will be missing as Kenya face a must-win FIFA World Cup qualifier against Nigeria in Nairobi.

Amrouche keeping pressure off Kenya players

Fri, 10 May 2013 14:09:00 GMT

Kenya coach Adel Amrouche has said that he will not be heaping pressure on his players ahead of their vital Brazil 2014 qualifiers against Nigeria and Malawi.

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.

From Kenya to Denmark and back

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 06:12:00 GMT

In this latest edition of Video of the Week, FIFA.com and FIFA TV present the Danish African Soccer Academy, which aims to support youngsters in both Denmark and Kenya. Take a look for yourself.

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.

Nigeria snatch point, Elephants cruise

Sat, 23 Mar 2013 20:34:00 GMT

Nigeria waited until the last minute of stoppage time to secure a 1-1 draw with Kenya in African FIFA World Cup™ qualifying, while Côte d'Ivoire beat Gambia 3-0 and Burkina Faso won 4-0 against Niger.

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™.

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.

Amrouche appointed coach of Kenya

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 11:30:00 GMT

Former Algerian international Adel Amrouche has been appointed the new coach of Kenya with his first game in charge against new African champions Nigeria.

Fanni strikes late for Marseille, Bastia beaten

Sat, 16 Feb 2013 21:55:00 GMT

Rod Fanni was the hero in Marseille's late 1-0 over Valenciennes, but Bastia couldn't recover from Nice's 61st minute goal, leaving the Corsicans barely above the bottom three.

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.

Celtic extend lead, Caley draw thriller

Sat, 15 Dec 2012 18:06:00 GMT

Celtic went four points clear at the summit by beating St. Mirren 2-0, while Inverness Caledonian Thistle staged a fine fightback to draw 4-4 at Dundee United.

Sserunkuma named Kenya's players of the year

Thu, 22 Nov 2012 11:02:00 GMT

Ugandan Dan Sserunkuma of Gor Mahia has been named Kenya's footballer of the year, while his coach Zdravko Logarusic has picked up the manager's award.

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.

The Week in Quotes

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 02:02:00 GMT

Featuring Ronaldinho on why he likes to smell nice when he plays, Gary Neville and Samuel Eto’o having digs at Ryan Babel and Alex Song respectively, and Jorge Valdano on why Neymar is the best footballer in the world.

Rabat fail to go top, drama in Kenya

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 22:00:00 GMT

FAR Rabat were denied Morocco's top spot after a back-and-forth derby draw, while three clubs in Kenya are eyeing glory with just a few rounds left to play. FIFA.com reviews the latest action in Africa.

New Kenya coach Michel targets South Africa

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 00:01:00 GMT

Kenya coach Henri Michel is eyeing a winning start to his tenure against South Africa at the Nyayo National stadium on Tuesday, despite selecting a number of uncapped players to take on the CAF Africa Cup of Nations hosts.

Disability takes a back seat to ability in Africa

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 08:41:00 GMT

Surrounding the Special Olympics Africa Unity Cup in South Africa last weekend, a love of football helped Africans to come together and express support and belief in each other and themselves.

Repeat titles for Esperance, Libolo

Mon, 01 Oct 2012 16:20:00 GMT

Esperance and Recreativo Libolo both successfully defended their league titles in Tunisia and Angola respectively, as Kaizer Chiefs continued their hot start in South Africa.

Angola almost settled, Algeria begins again

Mon, 17 Sep 2012 15:39:00 GMT

The Angolan and Kenyan leagues are heading to dramatic conclusions while the Algerian season started back up with surprises. FIFA.com reviews the weekend action in Africa.

Michel: A FIFA World Cup specialist in Africa

Thu, 06 Sep 2012 08:11:00 GMT

Recently-appointed Kenya boss Henri Michel is preparing his new team for 2014 FIFA World Cup™ qualifying. In our Video of the Week, FIFA.com introduces the seasoned French supremo.

Shock in Cameroon, spoils split in Zimbabwe

Mon, 23 Jul 2012 20:00:00 GMT

Cameroon's Elite One has its third leader in three weeks after Union Douala upset Coton Sport, while the 'classico' in Zimbabwe ended in a dramatic draw.

Saint George crowned, challengers charge

Mon, 09 Jul 2012 16:34:00 GMT

St George won the title in Ethiopia despite a loss over the weekend, while a host of leagues got tighter at the top as leaders lost ground.

African leaders keep noses in front

Mon, 02 Jul 2012 15:12:00 GMT

FIFA.com rounds up the weekend action from Africa's domestic leagues, which included seven-goal Esperance staying top in Tunisia, and unbeaten leaders in Angola and Zimbabwe picking up draws.

Kenya coach Kimanzi sacked

Tue, 19 Jun 2012 15:41:00 GMT

Francis Kimanzi was fired as Kenya coach on Tuesday after a string of poor results in qualifying competitions, football officials said.

Hosts slam doors in AFCON preliminaries

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 00:41:00 GMT

Nigeria and Cameroon were among the big names to advance to the final round of 2013 CAF Africa Cup of Nations qualifying, however seven-time African champions Egypt have it all to do in a fortnight.

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.

Cameroon win, Kenya settle with Malawi

Sat, 02 Jun 2012 19:56:00 GMT

Cameroon and Central African Republic both got off to winning starts in Brazil 2014 qualifying as they beat Congo DR and Botswana respectively, while Kenya were held to a goalless draw against Malawi.

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.

To the wire in Algeria, Morocco

Mon, 07 May 2012 16:11:00 GMT

Raja Casablanca fell off the pace in Morocco, leaving two unlikely teams to fight it out for the title, while in Algeria six sides are still with a shout.

Plot thickens in South Africa, Morocco

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 23:35:00 GMT

The weekend saw Orlando Pirates' title charge stall in South Africa, a new leader claim top spot in Morocco, the frontrunners stumble in Kenya, while a new but familiar king is set to be crowned in Ghana.

Dream weekend for McCarthy, Rivaldo

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 14:30:00 GMT

It was a return to glory days in Africa as 34-year-old Benni McCarthy bagged a brace in a thrilling South African derby and Rivaldo scored a hat-trick a month ahead of his 40th birthday.

Matthews, Wanyama eye first final

Sat, 17 Mar 2012 11:03:00 GMT

Celtic pair Adam Matthews and Victor Wanyama have both revealed their desire to play in the first cup final of their career when the Hoops meet Kilmarnock in the League Cup showpiece at Hampden Park tomorrow.

Mozambican clubs advance in Africa

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 12:29:00 GMT

It was a good weekend for Mozambique on the continental stage as both Liga Muculmana and Ferroviario Maputo made it to the next rounds of the CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup respectively.

Ghana get Basetsana, Kenya stun Zambia

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 15:01:00 GMT

The qualifiers for the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup continued in Africa as Ghana set up a crunch clash with South Africa in the next round and Kenya overturned a deficit in the second leg against Zambia.

Rivaldo debuts, Côte d’Ivoire kicks off

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 16:47:00 GMT

Former Brazilian star and FIFA World Cup™ winner Rivaldo made his debut in Angola with a loss, while things started well for ASEC Abidjan.

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.

Pirates walking Champions League tightrope

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 13:07:00 GMT

Some big names are under threat in this weekend's CAF Champions League fixtures, with Orlando Pirates facing the most difficult challenge away to Clube Recreativo Desportivo do Libolo.

Surprises continue in Africa

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 01:48:00 GMT

Nigeria struggled to a scoreless away draw, Cameroon needed a late goal to win and Kenya beat Togo as qualifying for next year’s CAF Africa Cup of Nations got underway on Wednesday.

Esperance climb, Sundowns hang on

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:44:00 GMT

African champions Esperance are edging into the title picture in Tunisia, while Mamelodi Sundowns stayed top in South Africa despite an unexpected draw. FIFA.com rounds up the domestic action from Africa.

Favourites stumble in North Africa

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 17:07:00 GMT

New African champions Esperance suffered their first domestic defeat in almost a year in Tunisia, while Algerian leaders USM Alger lost a narrow derby battle and new champions were crowned in Kenya and Madagascar.

Tusker pip holders for title

Sat, 26 Nov 2011 20:10:00 GMT

Tusker clinched the Kenyan league championship on the final day of the season, defeating Congo United 1-0 to beat out holders Ulinzi Stars by a single point for the trophy.

Familiar names grab trophies

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 19:47:00 GMT

Titles were won in Côte d’Ivoire, Sudan and Zimbabwe by teams familiar with the top of the table, while the league race in Kenya is down to the final week with all to play for.

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.

Nyamweya: Let’s come together for Kenya

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 17:04:00 GMT

Visiting the Home of FIFA on Tuesday, the President of the Football Kenya Federation Sam Nyamweya spoke to the FIFA President and FIFA.com.

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.