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Côte d'Ivoire, Egypt lead charge

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 22:12:00 GMT

Côte d'Ivoire, Egypt and a handful of other teams secured qualification for the final round of African qualifiers for Brazil 2014, but many groups are open with one matchday left to play.

Favourites made to wait in Africa

Sun, 09 Jun 2013 21:25:00 GMT

Egypt, Tunisia and Congo fell just short of securing a place in the final round of qualifying for the 2014 FIFA World Cup™ and now just two group matchdays remain before the head-to-head round.

South Africa, Ethiopia race hots up

Sat, 08 Jun 2013 20:01:00 GMT

Victory for Ethiopia in Botswana saw the race in FIFA World Cup™ qualifying Group A, as a win for South Africa kept the race tight at the top, while Tunisia secured a late point and Côte d'Ivoire won in Gambia.

African trio eye final round spots

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 06:28:00 GMT

Egypt, Tunisia and Congo could become the first teams to cement their place in the last stage of 2014 FIFA World Cup™ qualifying in Africa this weekend. FIFA.com previews a potentially pivotal matchday on the Mother Continent.

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™.

Liberia sack Smith, Weah hunting successor

Sun, 30 Dec 2012 02:15:00 GMT

Liberia have sacked national coach Kaetu Smith after a dismal run of results, with former national team great George Weah handed the task of finding a successor.

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.

Hope restored for Liberian victims

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 08:28:00 GMT

Liberia was wracked by civil war for 14 long years, leaving behind deep mental and physical scars, but football has become a source of hope. A video from FIFA.TV and FIFA.com tells the story.

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.

Zambia edge through, Nigeria comfortable

Sat, 13 Oct 2012 19:29:00 GMT

Holders Zambia booked their place at the 2013 CAF Africa Cup of Nations after a penalty shoot-out, Nigeria were rather more comfortable and scored six, while Ghana and Mali also progressed.

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.

Nigeria held, Sudan strike late

Sun, 09 Sep 2012 13:46:00 GMT

Nigeria still have work to do if they are to return to the CAF Africa Cup of Nations after being to a 2-2 draw by Liberia in their two-leg qualifier, while Sudan beat Ethiopia 5-3 with a late double from Mohammed El Tahir.

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.

CAN qualifiers take further shape

Fri, 06 Jul 2012 00:36:00 GMT

The final qualifying round for the 2013 CAF Africa Cup of Nations has pitted Côte d'Ivoire against Senegal, while defending champions Zambia launch their qualifying campaign versus Uganda.

Melbourne Heart sign Liberian Gerhardt

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 09:57:00 GMT

Melbourne Heart have bolstered their defensive ranks with the signing of Liberia international Patrick Gerhardt on a two-year deal.

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.

Cameroon, Uganda among qualifiers

Sat, 16 Jun 2012 21:09:00 GMT

Qualifying for the 2013 CAF Africa Cup of Nations has taken further shape, with four-time champions Cameroon, Liberia and Uganda among those to book their place in the next round.

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.

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.

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.

Liberia looking to enter new era

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 10:18:00 GMT

After a jump in the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking, the Lone Stars of Liberia will now be trying to maintain their momentum through an important period of continental and world qualifiers.

Black Leopards charge continues

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 13:16:00 GMT

Black Leopards continued to defy the odds in the CAF Confederation Cup after a 4-2 win over St Eloi Lupopo left the South Africans with a shot at the last-16, while Kallon FC and Royal Leopard had to settle for draws.

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.

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.

Congo DR take advantage, Nigeria held

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 21:27:00 GMT

Cape Verde Islands and Congo DR secured vital away wins over Madagascar and Seychelles in CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2013 qualifying, while Nigeria and Ethiopia were held to goalless draws with Rwanda and Benin respectively.

Adelaide sign refugee Kamara

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 11:50:00 GMT

Liberian refugee Teeboy Kamara has signed a three-year contract with Adelaide United, a week after the 15-year-old made his debut in the first-team.

Laffor: Liberia should aim to make history

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 07:08:00 GMT

Liberia captain Anthony Laffor has a dream of leading the young Lone Stars to a feat not even national icon George Weah could achieve - qualification for the FIFA World Cup™.

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.

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.

Mauritius out of Brazil 2014 qualifying

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 09:22:00 GMT

Mauritius have announced their withdrawal from the preliminary competition for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil, giving scheduled opponents Liberia a bye to the next round.

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.

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.

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.

Traore: We fear no opponent

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 09:20:00 GMT

"The Senegal team should fear no opponent, but we also respect everybody," Amara Traore, Senegal coach.

Duo waiting for Senegal slip

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 09:32:00 GMT

Group J has the potential to be a tightly run contest with former FIFA World Cup finalists Senegal and Angola facing against a resurgent Uganda and one of either Liberia and Mauritius on the road to Brazil 2014.

Blatter offers condolences for Bicskei

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 19:52:00 GMT

FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter has sent a letter of condolence to the Liberian FA upon hearing the news of the death of former Hungary goalkeeper and Liberia national team coach Bertalan Bicskei.

Mexico rocket ninth, Africans make ground

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 09:00:00 GMT

Mexico's CONCACAF Gold Cup triumph helped them return to the top ten for the first time since July 2007, while Côte d’Ivoire, Zimbabwe, Liberia, Comoros, Sierra Leone and Central African Republic also climbed impressively.

African footballers blanket the globe

Wed, 04 May 2011 07:11:00 GMT

While the biggest names in African football still gravitate to the bright lights of Europe, more and more are making a living where one might not expect - from USA to Korea Republic Qatar, India, Myanmar and many places in between.

Sudan-Egypt pick of Olympic draw

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 13:22:00 GMT

The draw for the second round of men's African qualifying matches for London 2012 took place today at CAF's headquarters in Cairo, seeing Egypt paired together with north-eastern neighbours Sudan in one of eight ties.

Liberia v Côte D'Ivoire qualifier postponed

Sat, 09 Apr 2011 12:56:00 GMT

The 2012 London Olympic qualifier between Liberia and Côte D'Ivoire has been postponed by ten days until 20 April due to the current political unrest in the West African nation.

Sudan down Black Meteors, Nigeria cruise

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 13:29:00 GMT

Ghana were stunned by the Sudan in the 2012 London Olympic qualifiers this weekend, losing 1-0 at home to the East African side, while Nigeria virtually moved a step close to qualification with a 5-0 win over Equatorial Guinea.

Cameroon stumble in busy day of qualifiers

Sun, 10 Oct 2010 00:02:00 GMT

The latest round of 2012 African Nations Cup qualifiers saw Cameroon stumble at home, Côte d'Ivoire maintain their perfect start and Morocco claim their first points.