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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.

A star returns to school, Russia win again

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 07:49:00 GMT

After the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2011, the development of the game has moved at incredible pace and over the last two months Russia claimed yet another crown, while an El Salvador star has hit the books.

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.

Arsene: Madagascar can turn it around

Sat, 12 Nov 2011 22:32:00 GMT

Faed Arsene tells FIFA.com that Madagascar can ill afford an early exit on the road to Brazil 2014 as they aim to overturn Friday's 2-0 loss to Equatorial Guinea.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Draw throws up daunting group

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 15:46:00 GMT

Four teams were left cursing their luck after today's draw for September's All-Africa Games in Mozambique, with four of the tournament's favourites grouped together in the eight-team tournament.

Senegal end exciting week with trophy

Sun, 19 Jun 2011 20:29:00 GMT

Senegal beat Nigeria 7-4 in the final of the African qualifiers on Sunday to seize continental bragging rights, although both teams will be in Italy for the world finals in September.

Nigeria, Senegal secure final spots

Sun, 19 Jun 2011 01:01:00 GMT

Nigeria and Senegal have both qualified for the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Ravenna/Italy 2011 and will contest the African qualifying tournament final after overcoming Madagascar and Egypt respectively.

Ravenna prize awaits finalists

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 23:29:00 GMT

The African qualifying tournament for Ravenna/Italy 2011 has reached the semi-final stage, with beach soccer debutants Madagascar set to face Nigeria, and Senegal taking on Egypt.

Day of surprises in African qualifying

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 04:38:00 GMT

On the back of an opening round of games in which traditional powers held sway, the second day of action in Casablanca threw up historic wins for Algeria and Madagascar.

African trio make experience count

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 10:08:00 GMT

Though made to sweat on the opening day of African qualifying for Ravenna/Italy 2011, Senegal, Nigeria and Morocco all kicked off their campaigns with victories.

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.

Moroccan clubs maintain charge

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 14:33:00 GMT

Morocco's three-club presence at the CAF Confederation Cup remained intact after the both their sides competing in the first round qualified, but Difaa al-Jadida cut it finer than Moghreb Fes, relying on a last-minute goal.

Rabier departs, Mosa arrives in Madagascar

Mon, 07 Feb 2011 15:13:00 GMT

Madagascar native Mosa has replaced Frenchman Jean-Paul Rabier at the head of the country's national team as he bids to take them to the CAF Africa Cup of Nations.

Favourites rack up goals in Africa

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 13:43:00 GMT

Former champions Raja Casablanca, ASEC Abidjan and Zamalek all got off to healthy starts in the first weekend of action in the CAF Champions League, scoring 21 goals between them.

SuperSport keep Al-Ahly dream alive

Sun, 30 Jan 2011 17:28:00 GMT

The possibility of a mouthwatering CAF Champions League tie against Egyptian giants Al-Ahly is drinving on SuperSport United of South Africa and, after a 2-0 win over Matlama of Lesotho, coach Gavin Hunt is focused on it.

Egypt stunned in Niger amid upsets

Sun, 10 Oct 2010 23:55:00 GMT

Defeat for champions Egypt against Niger and surprise losses for both Algeria and Nigeria capped a poor round for the favourites in CAF Africa Cup of Nations qualifying.

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.

Rabier named new coach

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 11:34:00 GMT

Frenchman Jean-Paul Rabier has been named as new coach of Madagascar, official sources said on Wednesday, charged with qualifying the island's national side for major football finals.

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.

Crowds and carnivals in Mahajanga

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 20:17:00 GMT

The second stage of the FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter’s visit to Madagascar took place in Mahajanga, in the north-east of the island.

Madagascan football on the agenda

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 17:55:00 GMT

Mr Ahmad, the president of the Madagascan FA, visited FIFA headquarters on Monday and shared his thoughts with FIFA.com.

Culture Foot Solidaire protecting youth

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 15:13:00 GMT

The second edition of the International Conference on Young African Footballers will focus on the protection of under-age footballers.

Joy and pain in Africa

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 18:27:00 GMT

Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda and Sudan are among the teams through to the final round of CAF qualifying, but Senegal and Congo DR are out.

Big names make no mistake

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 22:35:00 GMT

Senegal were the only major side to fall as Round Three of the African qualifiers for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa entered the final straight.

Users flock to Argentina-Uruguay

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 11:21:00 GMT

Argentina-Uruguay is the most enticing clash of this weekend's qualifiers, according to you, the FIFA.com users, in our most recent online poll.

All to play for in Africa

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 09:43:00 GMT

With so many places still up for grabs and a plethora of potential outcomes, FIFA.com takes you through the possible scenarios group-by-group.

Razafindrakoto returns for Madagascar

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 15:05:00 GMT

The crucial South Africa 2010 qualifier with Côte d'Ivoire has caused former Madagascar captain Mamisoa Razafindrakoto to come out of retirement.

Drogba absent from Ivorian squad

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 12:07:00 GMT

The injured Didier Drogba will again miss out for Côte d'Ivoire, who look set to partner Salomon Kalou and Bakary Kone in attack aganist Madagascar.

FIFA determines kick-off times

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 16:19:00 GMT

FIFA has decided against all games on the final matchday of the African Zone qualifying for South Africa 2010 kicking off simultaneously.

Benin through as Congo climb

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 19:06:00 GMT

Benin won to join Nigeria and Cameroon in the third phase of African Zone qualifying, while Côte d'Ivoire and Egypt are on the brink of progression.

Egypt gain advantage

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 14:50:00 GMT

Mohamed Aboutrika's 30th-minute strike gave Egypt a 1-0 win over Congo DR, opening up a three-point gap at the top of Group 12.

African hopefuls on the brink

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 02:07:00 GMT

In the second half of FIFA.com's preview of this weekend's African qualifiers for South Africa 2010, we look ahead to the action in Groups 7 to 12.

Malagasy shorn of key players

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 22:11:00 GMT

Madagascar will be without Ima Faneva Andriantsima, Paulin Voavy and Johan Paul for the South Africa 2010 qualifier against Botswana.

Spain consolidate their lead

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 08:59:00 GMT

The current edition of the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking differs only slightly from last month's, with Spain holding on to the coveted top spot.

Burkina Faso setting breakneck pace

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 08:05:00 GMT

Groups 7 to 12 of the African qualifiers have thrown up surprises aplenty; none bigger than Burkina Faso being the only team on maximum points.

Big guns sign off in style

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 21:33:00 GMT

Congo DR, Benin, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea, Egypt and Mali all picked up important wins to help their bids to reach South Africa 2010.

Ghana and Guinea go top

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 16:20:00 GMT

In the latest FIFA World Cup qualifying action in Africa, Ghana and Guinea each moved to the top of their respective group after winning at home.

Shock leaders aim to keep hold

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:56:00 GMT

FIFA.com continues its in-depth preview of this weekend's qualifying action in Africa with a look at the crucial fixtures in Groups 7 through 12.

Tunisia do just enough

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 19:29:00 GMT

On a day when goals were at a premium, the Carthage Eagles kept their qualification chances intact with a 1-0 win in Burundi.

Liberia draw with Senegal

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 14:31:00 GMT

In the latest South Africa 2010 qualifier taking place in Africa today, hosts Liberia erased a two-goal deficit to take a point from Senegal.