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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.

Drama in Malawi, Kotoko lead at midpoint

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:42:00 GMT

FIFA.com wraps up all the weekend action around Africa, where leaders ESCOM United are taking it to the wire in Malawi and Asante Kotoko opened up a four-point lead in Ghana.

Leaders battle in South Africa, Ghana

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:03:00 GMT

There were dramatic top of the table clashes in South Africa and Ghana, and the chasing teams made up ground in both cases as FIFA.com looks across the action in Africa this weekend.

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.

Phiri: Malawi can make history

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 07:45:00 GMT

Malawi coach Kinnah Phiri says his side’s all-important CAF Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Chad will be "tricky", but The Flames are confident they can claim victory and reach consecutive continental finals for the first time.

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.

Super Eagles favoured to soar

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 09:51:00 GMT

With Malawi drawn alongside two qualifiers, of which Namibia and Kenya look favourites, heavy-hitters Nigeria will fancy their chances in Group F, but a lacklustre record against minnows means they can't relax.

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.

No change at the top as Senegal soar

Wed, 18 May 2011 09:01:00 GMT

With very little action, there was minimal change on the latest FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking. However, Senegal did leap into the top 50 for the first time in over two years and Afghanistan also made ground.

Botswana book cup berth, Egypt stunned

Sat, 26 Mar 2011 22:36:00 GMT

With a goal from Jerome Ramatlhkwane, Botswana became the first country to qualify for the 2012 CAF Africa Cup of Nations, while South Africa shocked former champions Egypt, and Senegal defeated Cameroon.

Msowoya is fuel for the Flames

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 07:25:00 GMT

Malawi have found an attacking spark in South Africa-based Chiukepo Msowoya and the goal-poacher believes that not only are the Flames gaining in stature, but that many of Africa's smaller nations are developing rapidly.

African Leagues review

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 14:49:00 GMT

Raja Casablanca scored late to salvage a draw in Morocco's Botola but fell from top spot, while leaders Dolphin FC claimed an eighth win from nine in Nigeria.

African Leagues review

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 14:57:00 GMT

Orlando Pirates overcame Mamelodi Sundowns in a key clash in South Africa, while the leaders in Morocco, Nigeria and Malawi stayed on target in a week of reduced action around the continent.

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.

Malawi shock Tunisia, stalemate for Morocco

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 14:50:00 GMT

Malawi overcame a two-goal deficit to hold Tunisia 2-2 in a 2012 CAF Africa Cup of Nations thriller this weekend, as Morocco drew a blank with Central African Republic.

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.

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.

Tunisia secure comfortable qualifying win

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 06:48:00 GMT

Tunisia eased some of the pressure on new coach Bertrand Marchand after a comfortable 3-1 victory over Chad helped kick-start their 2012 CAF Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign.

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.

World Leagues review

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 09:26:00 GMT

Trophies were clinched in Brazil and Malawi as the action began in Korea Republic, while the leaders fell from first place in Argentina and New Zealand.

World Leagues preview

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 08:35:00 GMT

Trophies will be raised in Brazil and Malawi as the season begins in Korea Republic, while the battles for glory continue apace in Argentina and Mexico.

Famous victory sparks Flames

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:50:00 GMT

After a 3-0 win over FIFA World Cup-bound Algeria at the Africa Cup of Nations, Malawi have shot up the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking to number 82.

Cup of Nations causes shake-up

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Egypt’s latest African triumph has propelled them into the top ten on the global ladder, while Ghana and Nigeria have also climbed after Angola 2010.

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.

Desert Foxes sneak into quarters

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 19:22:00 GMT

Algeria's scoreless draw with Angola was enough to see both teams into the last eight of the Cup of Nations after Malawi were knocked off by Mali.

Mali and Malawi tumble out

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 18:27:00 GMT

Mali scored twice in the first three minutes en route to an ultimately meaningless 3-1 win over Malawi in an Africa Cup of Nations Group A match

African favourites find their way

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 22:58:00 GMT

Algeria and Angola claimed morale-boosting CAF Africa Cup of Nations wins in their second Group A matches defeating Mali and Malawi respectively.

Flavio and Manucho propel hosts

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 20:53:00 GMT

Hosts Angola avoided another Mali-style collapse to beat Malawi 2-0 and move to the top of CAF Africa Cup of Nations Group A on Thursday.

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?

Surprises continue in Angola

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 19:51:00 GMT

It was another day of shocks at Angola 2010 as favourites Algeria were stunned by Malawi and Burkina Faso held Côte d'Ivoire to a draw.

Malawi stroll to victory

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 16:08:00 GMT

Malawi stunned FIFA World Cup finalists Algeria at the 11 November stadium as the unpredictable start to the African finals continued.

United we stand

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 08:27:00 GMT

Two Uniteds, Leeds of England and ESCOM of Malawi, star alongside Kris Boyd, Didier Drogba and Real Mallorca in the first stats review of 2010.

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.

African qualifiers preview

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:19:00 GMT

Algeria or Egypt? Cameroon or Gabon? Tunisia or Nigeria? A dramatic conclusion ensues as Africa's last three places at the FIFA World Cup are seized.

Kano, a football hotbed

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:29:00 GMT

The populous capital of northern Nigeria has bid a fond farewell to the FIFA U-17 World Cup after two weeks of fun and high emotion.

Smiles all round in Group E

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:01:00 GMT

Spain, USA and UAE all achieved their objectives in reaching the last 16, while Malawi battled hard on their maiden FIFA finals appearance.

Elite 16 finalised amid drama

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 20:51:00 GMT

A dramatic final day of group matches saw four more teams qualify, while there were shock eliminations for the Dutch and Brazil.

Spanish class wins the day

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 16:49:00 GMT

Spain beat Malawi 4-1 in Kano to keep up their 100 per cent record here at Nigeria 2009 and stroll stylishly into the knockout rounds.

Spanish spirits soaring

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:49:00 GMT

Spain's youngsters are looking like favourites for the U-17 title after outstanding performances in their first two Group E match-ups in Kano.

Malawi making their way

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 11:01:00 GMT

FIFA.com spoke to Malawi coach John Kaputa about his young side's experience at their first FIFA tournament and what the future holds.

Contrasting aspirations

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 10:56:00 GMT

With qualification already wrapped up, Spain are aiming to make it three wins from three as they take on Malawi in their final Group E match in Kano.

Euro trio seal safe passage

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:08:00 GMT

Three European contenders booked passage to the Round of 16. Turkey needed two days, Italy two inspired halves and Spain, two wonder goals.

Shinsky strikes for winning States

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:06:00 GMT

Alex Shinsky scored a strange winner in the USA's 1-0 Group E win against debutants Malawi in Kano, a result that gets the States back on track.

UAE pair chasing a dream

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:32:00 GMT

FIFA.com spoke to UAE's two scoring heroes from the match against Malawi and gauged their views on the Emiratis' chances here at Nigeria 2009.