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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.

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.

Toure brothers lift Côte d’Ivoire

Sun, 09 Oct 2011 19:36:00 GMT

Kolo and Yaya Toure both scored to seal a 2-1 win for Côte d’Ivoire over Burundi, completing their perfect run in 2012 CAF African Cup of Nations qualifying, while Rwanda were boosted by a 1-0 win over Benin.

Cameroon depart with Congo DR win

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 18:59:00 GMT

Cameroon begun the final weekend of CAF African Nations Cup qualifiers with an impressive 3-2 win in Kinchasa over Congo DR today, although they were already out of the running for qualification.

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.

“11 for Health” comes to Colombia

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 16:33:00 GMT

FIFA, the Colombian government and the Colombian FA launched the ambitious health programme “11 for Health” in Bogota on Sunday.

FIFA’s “11 for Health” programme goes global – roll-out in Mexico

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 19:01:00 GMT

FIFA and the Mexican Football Association (FMF) joined forces at the Ministry of Health in Mexico City today, 1 July 2011, to announce the roll-out of the Football for Health initiative.

Nigeria suffer Cup setback

Sun, 05 Jun 2011 18:46:00 GMT

Ethiopia shocked Argentina-conquerors Nigeria as they held the the 'Super Eagles' to a 2-2 draw and damaging their chances of going to the 2012 CAF African Nations Cup, while Zimbabwe beat Mali 2-1.

Football for Health developments in Africa

Mon, 30 May 2011 10:25:00 GMT

Following successful pilot evaluations of the ’11 for Health’ programme and the nationwide implementation of it in Mauritius, F-MARC embarked on a four-week mission of further developments in Africa.

The 11 for Health: Country-wide implementation launched in Mauritius

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 13:29:00 GMT

FIFA Medical Assessment and Research Centre (F-MARC) are assisting in the launch of an 11-week programme in a nationwide implementation project in all secondary schools in Mauritius.

African Leagues review

Mon, 22 Nov 2010 21:24:00 GMT

Ismaily beat Al Ahly to help Zamalek extend their lead in Egypt, Shooting Stars continued their good start in Nigeria and Al Hilal won the title after a dramatic derby win. FIFA.com takes a look at league action from around Africa.

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.

Africa's big guns secure qualifying wins

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 09:41:00 GMT

Heavyweights Cameroon and Côte d'Ivoire got their 2012 CAF Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign off to winning starts, but Mali and Togo struggled in the race to reach Equatorial Guinea and Gabon.

Eto'o at the double, Uganda crush Angola

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 16:37:00 GMT

Samuel Eto'o scored twice as Cameroon beat Mauritius, and Uganda outclassed Angola 3-0 in Kampala as the 2012 CAF Africa Cup of Nations qualifying competition kicked off.

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.

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.

Olawale shoots Nigeria to glory

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 11:03:00 GMT

Isiaka Olawale capped a fine personal tournament by firing Nigeria to victory over Senegal in the 2009 African Beach Soccer Championship final.

Nigeria, Côte d'Ivoire book passage

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 19:20:00 GMT

Nigeria and Côte d'Ivoire will represent Africa at the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Dubai 2009, after qualifier success in Durban, South Africa.

South Africa glide past Mauritius

Sun, 31 May 2009 18:52:00 GMT

South Africa defeated Mauritius 2-0 in a non-cap friendly on goals from Orlando Pirates' Benson Mhlongo and SuperSport United's Lance Davids.

Mauritius joins Southern African countries gearing up for 2010

Sun, 10 May 2009 14:43:00 GMT

Mauritius has teamed up with the 2010 FIFA World Cup to join Botswana, Mozambique, Namibia, Swaziland and hosts South Africa in a top line-up of accommodation providers.

Champs Sfaxien begin with four-goal romp

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Tunisian club CS Sfaxien began their defence of the CAF Confederation Cup with a comprehensive defeat of Libya's Al-Ahly Benghazi.

FIFA President mourns death of Ram Ruhee

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:19:00 GMT

FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter paid tribute to Ram Ruhee, who passed away on 21 October aged 81 after a long battle with illness.

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.

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.

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.

Africa's battlelines are drawn

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 08:22:00 GMT

With 17 places in the next round up for grabs on the final weekend of the first group phase, FIFA.com previews the action in Groups 1-6.

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.

Cameroon make the cut

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 22:10:00 GMT

Cameroon made sure of their place in the final phase of African qualifying for South Africa 2010, while Burkina Faso drew with Tunisia.

Varied rewards for victors

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 22:32:00 GMT

A penultimate matchday rich on entertainment has been shy on draws so far, but there were different rewards for the teams claiming three points.

Super Eagles seal their place

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 07:53:00 GMT

With four wins in four games, Nigeria have already secured their berth in the final qualifying phase, while five others can join them in September.

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.

Super Eagles on the brink

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 09:51:00 GMT

With another round of FIFA World Cup qualifiers in Africa this weekend, FIFA.com previews the upcoming encounters in Groups 1 to 6.

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.

Quartet sight another stride

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 08:47:00 GMT

Angola, Cameroon, Ghana and Nigeria will be out to put one foot in the next phase of African qualifying, while others will attempt to stay alive.

Ivorians and Togo slip up

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 20:11:00 GMT

The Elephants' goalless draw in Madagascar and the Sparrowhawks' 2-1 defeat away to Swaziland were the biggest shocks in Sunday's qualifiers.

Action hots up in Africa

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 17:04:00 GMT

After an intriguing opening week of FIFA World Cup qualifiers in Africa, the continent's giants return to face some worthy foes in Round 2.

Eto'o scores in Cameroon win

Sat, 31 May 2008 21:55:00 GMT

Cameroon, Namibia, Uganda, Rwanda and Malawi each recorded victories on Saturday in qualifying for South Africa 2008.

Tight race in store

Sat, 31 May 2008 20:32:00 GMT

Except for Malawi's romp against Djibouti, it was a day of close encounters in Africa as Round 2 of the South Africa 2010 qualifiers began.

African giants seek redemption

Fri, 30 May 2008 08:45:00 GMT

FIFA World Cup qualifiers begin in earnest in Africa at the weekend, with Cameroon, Nigeria and Algeria aiming to atone for missing out in 2006.

Africans prepare for take-off

Tue, 27 May 2008 14:12:00 GMT

With the continental qualifiers for South Africa 2010 fast approaching, African sides have been fine-tuning their preparations at home and abroad.

Comoros anticipate historic debut

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 07:43:00 GMT

A ground-breaking weekend lies in store in the Comoros Islands, where the CAF Champions League arrives for the first-ever time.

Cisse and Bojan hit the headlines

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 15:08:00 GMT

Djibril Cisse and Bojan Krkic both feature prominently in the second of our statistical round-ups on the week's biggest winners and losers.