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Amrouche keeping pressure off Kenya players

Fri, 10 May 2013 14:09:00 GMT

Kenya coach Adel Amrouche has said that he will not be heaping pressure on his players ahead of their vital Brazil 2014 qualifiers against Nigeria and Malawi.

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.

Nigeria snatch point, Elephants cruise

Sat, 23 Mar 2013 20:34:00 GMT

Nigeria waited until the last minute of stoppage time to secure a 1-1 draw with Kenya in African FIFA World Cup™ qualifying, while Côte d'Ivoire beat Gambia 3-0 and Burkina Faso won 4-0 against Niger.

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™.

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.

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.

Zambia edge through, Nigeria comfortable

Sat, 13 Oct 2012 19:29:00 GMT

Holders Zambia booked their place at the 2013 CAF Africa Cup of Nations after a penalty shoot-out, Nigeria were rather more comfortable and scored six, while Ghana and Mali also progressed.

Disability takes a back seat to ability in Africa

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 08:41:00 GMT

Surrounding the Special Olympics Africa Unity Cup in South Africa last weekend, a love of football helped Africans to come together and express support and belief in each other and themselves.

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.

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.

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”.

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.

Cameroon, Uganda among qualifiers

Sat, 16 Jun 2012 21:09:00 GMT

Qualifying for the 2013 CAF Africa Cup of Nations has taken further shape, with four-time champions Cameroon, Liberia and Uganda among those to book their place in the next round.

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.

Elephants rumble as Zambia stumble

Sat, 02 Jun 2012 23:36:00 GMT

African champions Zambia lost 2-0 in Sudan, while the team they beat in the continental final, Côte d'Ivoire, defeated Tanzania on a busy Saturday of 2014 FIFA World Cup™ qualifying action.

Cameroon win, Kenya settle with Malawi

Sat, 02 Jun 2012 19:56:00 GMT

Cameroon and Central African Republic both got off to winning starts in Brazil 2014 qualifying as they beat Congo DR and Botswana respectively, while Kenya were held to a goalless draw against Malawi.

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.

D’Hooghe, Dvorak discuss important issues

Thu, 24 May 2012 16:35:00 GMT

FIFA.com presents a selection of quotes from the media conference at the 2nd FIFA Medical Conference, which was held in Budapest on 23 and 24 May.

Prevention, global use of defibrillators and Football for Health discussed

Thu, 24 May 2012 15:50:00 GMT

Healthcare in football was given centre stage in Budapest over the last two days as delegates from FIFA’s 208 member associations gathered in the Hungarian capital for the FIFA Medical Conference.

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.