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Half-time in Mozambique

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:59:00 GMT

The official social legacy campaign of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ reached its half-way point in April, as the tenth centre of the '20 Centres for 2010' campaign opened its doors in a poverty-stricken corner of western Mozambique.

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™.

Favourites advance to the next stage

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 06:47:00 GMT

Representatives from Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa and Egypt easily won their ties over the weekend to advance to the Round of 32 in Africa's biggest club competition.

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.

Ethiopia hosts Centre workshop

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 11:11:00 GMT

Delegates from all 20 Football for Hope Centres have been meeting in the Ethiopian capital of Addis Abeba for the fifth Football for Hope Centre Host Workshop.

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.

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.

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.

Extraordinary Pele crowns Santos in Lisbon

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 08:35:00 GMT

On its 50th anniversary, FIFA.com recalls how one of Pele’s greatest-ever performances helped Santos overwhelm a magnificent Benfica side in Lisbon to lift the Intercontinental Cup.

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.

First-leg leads for Mozambique, Zimbabwe

Sun, 09 Sep 2012 17:14:00 GMT

Mozambique and Zimbabwe both secured an advantage after the first leg of their 2013 CAF Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, beating Morocco and Angola respectively.

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.

Integrity workshop well received in Africa

Sun, 26 Aug 2012 19:29:00 GMT

Football leaders from southern Africa described FIFA’s Integrity in Sport workshop in Johannesburg at the weekend as a “wonderful opportunity to learn”.

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.

North Africans rule the futsal court

Mon, 25 Jun 2012 08:15:00 GMT

Egypt, Morocco and reigning continental champions Libya will fly Africa's flag in Thailand later this year after emerging triumphant from the continent's qualifying competition over the weekend.

Eusebio taken to hospital

Sun, 24 Jun 2012 11:03:00 GMT

Portuguese legend Eusebio, 70, has been admitted to hospital in Poznan, where he was an ambassador with the national team at UEFA EURO 2012, after complaining he felt unwell last night.

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.

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.

The Week in Quotes

Sun, 10 Jun 2012 11:08:00 GMT

Featuring Fabrice Muamba on suffering, and recovering from, a cardiac arrest, Giovanni Trapattoni on the 'ladies' in his life, and Edgar Davids on Alessandro Del Piero.

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.

Final hurdle looms for African sextet

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 05:48:00 GMT

Six African nations will meet in home and away ties over the coming fortnight to determine three continental representatives for Thailand 2012.

Engels: There's talent in Mozambique

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 08:16:00 GMT

Mozambique’s German coach Gert Engels talks to FIFA.com about the excitement of life in the south-east African nation, the difficulties he has faced in the job, the team’s improvement and their Brazil 2014 qualifying campaign.

Egypt start strong, goals galore for Ghana

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 22:35:00 GMT

Egypt began their quest to reach the FIFA World Cup™ finals by defeating Mozambique 2-0 on Friday, while the Black Stars of Ghana slammed Lesotho 7-0.

Egypt cruise past Mozambique

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 22:02:00 GMT

Egypt began a quest to reach the FIFA World Cup™ finals for the first time since 1990 by defeating Mozambique 2-0 at a deserted military stadium in the Mediterranean city of Alexandria.

Hassan wary of Mozambique

Thu, 31 May 2012 15:58:00 GMT

Ahmed Hassan, the captain of seven-time African champions Egypt, insists the Pharaohs will not underestimate the challenge of Mozambique when they kick-off their 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign.

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.

Eusebio-inspired Benfica rock Real

Wed, 02 May 2012 10:00:00 GMT

On its 50th anniversary, FIFA.com recalls how Benfica and their novice striker Eusebio produced a stunning upset of a majestic Real Madrid side in one of the greatest-ever European Cup finals.

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.

Coluna, Benfica’s midfield colossus

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 10:21:00 GMT

FIFA.com reflects on the career of the Mozambican-born midfield maestro Mario Coluna, regarded by many as Portugal’s second-greatest footballer of all time.

Capture the class of the Black Panther

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 08:30:00 GMT

In the first of FIFA.com’s video series, we take a look at the great Eusebio in action and hear the story behind the Portuguese and African icon.

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.

Training, tournaments dominate in Futsal

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:39:00 GMT

FIFA.com's latest monthly Futsal round-up reflects on another busy period of training seminars and tournaments, as well as the announcements of the hosts for the UEFA Futsal EURO 2014 and the UEFA Futsal Cup.

The vindicated hunt for the Black Panther

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:59:00 GMT

On Eusebio’s 70th birthday, FIFA.com recalls the lengths Benfica went to sign him as a 17-year-old and the impact he went on to have to the club, Portugal and Africa.

Esperance get kind Champions League draw

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 23:50:00 GMT

Reigning CAF Champions League holders Esperance were given a favourable draw for their first game of the 2012 competition as the continental competition's early rounds were laid out.

Eusebio lauds Messi and Neymar

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 19:16:00 GMT

Lionel Messi deserves to win a third straight FIFA Ballon d'Or according to Portuguese legend Eusebio, who believes Neymar could soon challenge the Argentinian for his status as the world’s best player.

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.

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.

Trio of champs crowned in Africa

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 15:35:00 GMT

Champions clinched top spots from Angola to Mozambique to Zambia, as the Tunisian league got underway and Ghana's Hearts of Oak kept up their strong start.

Workshop aids Football For Hope movement

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 09:36:00 GMT

The annual Football for Hope Centres’ Workshop has been taking place in Cape Town, South Africa, with emphasis on the monitoring and evaluation of the Centres.

Six out of seven for hosts Brazil

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:06:00 GMT

FIFA.com reviews the recent Grand Prix de Futsal, which Brazil won after seeing off a stern challenge from Russia in the final to lift their sixth trophy in seven attempts.

Giants struggle in Egypt, Morocco

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 15:11:00 GMT

Al Ahly and Raja Casablanca have started their new league seasons slowly, while leaders in Angola and Mozambique are one point from glory.

Big wins for SuperSport, Libolo

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 16:59:00 GMT

SuperSport United jumped to the top of the table in South Africa with an emphatic 7-0 victory, while Recreativo Libolo beat their closest rival to take command of the Angola Girabola.

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.

Leaders pull away in Angola, Mozambique

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 03:42:00 GMT

Liga Muculmana reconfirmed their title aspirations in Mozambique, the pair at the top in Angola pulled clear, while USM Alger lost their 100 per cent record in Algeria as FIFA.com reviews all the weekend club action across Africa.

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.