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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.

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.

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.

Hot shots hunt decisive All-Africa goals

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 09:01:00 GMT

Some of Africa's young, up-and-coming talent will be out to seal their country's safe passage to the All-Africa Games, with South Africa star Bongani Ndulula and Nigeria's Nosa Igiehor looking to keep up their scoring streak.

Eto'o miss costs Cameroon

Sat, 04 Jun 2011 23:16:00 GMT

Samuel Eto'o missed a late penalty as Cameroon were held to a 0-0 draw by Senegal, who remain in charge in Group E, while there were vital victories for Uganda, Zambia and Sierra Leone.

Guttmann’s aces end Spanish supremacy

Tue, 31 May 2011 10:30:00 GMT

Fifty years ago to this day, Benfica became just the second team to lift the European Cup by upsetting Barcelona, before stunning Real Madrid to retain the trophy. FIFA.com reflects on those heroic performances.

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.

African Leagues review

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 15:19:00 GMT

Asante Kotoko continued their climb up the table in Ghana with a 2-0 victory over rivals Hearts of Oak, while ASO Chlef opened up a five-point lead at the top in Algeria.

Stevanovic set for bow, Botswana seek lift

Mon, 07 Feb 2011 11:08:00 GMT

Sulley Muntari is poised to feature against Togo in Goran Stevanovic’s debut as Ghana coach, while a strong Côte d'Ivoire side face Mali and Botswana chase a confidence boost in Mozambique.

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.

Stars, shocks and a sacking in Africa

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 12:51:00 GMT

Rabah Saadane found himself out of a job after a weekend of Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers that also ended in disappointment for Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia.

Giants begin journey to 2012

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:44:00 GMT

Algeria, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Morocco, Nigeria, South Africa and Zambia will get their qualifying campaigns underway with easy home games, while Congo DR and Senegal will collide in the pick of the weekend’s fixtures.

The Week in Quotes

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 16:04:00 GMT

This week’s best comments include Jose Mourinho on Rafa Benitez, Zdenek Zeman comparing Francesco Totti and Alessandro Del Piero, and Ramon Diaz on the prospect of coaching Boca Juniors.

Nooij: We play with a fighting spirit

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:05:00 GMT

After returning to the Mozambique reins following a five-month break, Mart Nooij spoke to FIFA.com about his players’ will to win and the challenge of qualifying for the next CAF Africa Cup of Nations.

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.

Benin embark on new direction

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:13:00 GMT

After a series of sweeping changes, Benin are edging ever closer to their highest ever position of 59th in the Ranking, attained a few months ago.

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.

CAF Champions League preview

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 09:27:00 GMT

Several giants left themselves on the verge of the second round with first-leg away wins, but Asante Kotoko and Club Africain have serious work to do.

Congolese club nabs big Africa win

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 17:28:00 GMT

Congo DR side Daring Club Motema Pembe brushed aside domestic woes to record the biggest win of the weekend in the African Confederation Cup.

New stars emerge in Angola

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 09:11:00 GMT

The Cup of Nations was a showcase for players seemingly on the cusp of greatness. We look at Egypt’s Gedo and a few other stars in the making.

Nigeria join Egypt in last eight

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 19:18:00 GMT

Peter Odemwingie led Nigeria's Super Eagles past Mozambique, while Egypt preserved their unbeaten streak in the CAF Africa Cup of Nations.

Odemwingie puts Nigeria through

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 18:15:00 GMT

Peter Odemwingie scored just before and after the half as Nigeria beat Mozambique 3-0 and reached the CAF Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals.

Nooij: We have no fear

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 15:47:00 GMT

Mozambique and their Dutch coach Mart Nooij stand between Nigeria and the quarter-finals at the Cup of Nations in Angola, and they are not afraid.

Amodu faces Nigeria rival

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 04:12:00 GMT

A win against Nigeria will lift Mozambique into the Africa Cup of Nations last eight at their rivals expense with the pressure on Super Eagles coach Shuaibu Amodu.

Pharaohs march into last eight

Sat, 16 Jan 2010 22:03:00 GMT

Egypt beat Mozambique to secure a place in the last eight of the Cup of Nations in Angola, while Nigeria outlasted a tough challenge from Benin.

Who will win the Cup of Nations?

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 08:33:00 GMT

The CAF Africa Cup of Nations has kicked off with some exciting and unpredictable contests. But who do you think will win the coveted continental title?

Holders set the pace in Angola

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 22:19:00 GMT

Egypt came from a goal back to beat Nigeria 3-1 at the Africa Cup of Nations, while both Benin and Mozambique missed out on history in Angola.

Benin hit by injury ahead of opener

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 01:05:00 GMT

Benin's CAF Africa Cup of Nations preparations have been hit with midfielder Muri Ogunbiyi in major doubt for their opener against Mozambique.

Cup history beckons for Benin, Mozambique

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 04:14:00 GMT

History is set to be created in the CAF Africa Cup of Nations Group C opener between Benin and Mozambique regardless of the scoreline.

Spain regain leadership from Brazil

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:02:00 GMT

The European champions are back on top of the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking, moving ahead of Brazil, who had been in pole position since July.

Cameroon and Nigeria celebrate

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:30:00 GMT

The Indomitable Lions and the Super Eagles booked their places at South Africa 2010, while Egypt and Algeria face play-off on Wednesday.