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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.

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.

Next stage for '11 for Health' in Namibia

Thu, 22 Nov 2012 07:53:00 GMT

The Namibian government has pledged its support to FIFA’s '11 for Health' programme, which has already reached 10,000 children and will continue to be rolled out in the African country next year.

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.

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.

Learning by playing in Windhoek

Fri, 28 Sep 2012 07:39:00 GMT

In Namibia football is being used as a tool to teach children and adolescents more about topics such as health and respect. This video shows the positive effect the “11 for Health” program is having on Namibian youth.

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.

Giants drop points on the road

Sun, 10 Jun 2012 00:28:00 GMT

Tunisia made it two wins from two, while South Africa, Nigeria, Senegal and Côte d'Ivoire all had to make do with away draws on Saturday in the African qualifying campaign for Brazil 2014.

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.

Bafana falter on day of frustration

Sun, 03 Jun 2012 21:49:00 GMT

It was a tough day for strikers in Africa as Bafana Bafana were held at home by Ethiopia, Nigeria just earned a win and no side managed more than a single goal.

Shipanga: The challenges are overwhelming

Sun, 03 Jun 2012 10:50:00 GMT

FIFA.com spoke exclusively to Namibia women’s national team head coach Jacqueline Shipanga about her role models in the women's game and the hurdles she has had to overcome.

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.

Brave Warriors aiming for Eagles

Tue, 22 May 2012 05:27:00 GMT

Namibia coach Bernard Kaanjuka says he is trying to keep his young team eager and relaxed as they prepare for the heavyweight task of taking on Nigeria to start Brazil 2014 group qualifying in Africa.

Ghana get Basetsana, Kenya stun Zambia

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 15:01:00 GMT

The qualifiers for the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup continued in Africa as Ghana set up a crunch clash with South Africa in the next round and Kenya overturned a deficit in the second leg against Zambia.

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.

CAS uphold CAF decision on Burkina Faso

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:31:00 GMT

The Confederation of African Football have seen their decision to allow Burkina Faso into the CAF 2012 Africa Cup of Nations upheld by the Court of Arbitration for Sport, after Namibia made a complaint regarding an ineligible player.

Kick-off for '11 for Health' at Namibian schools

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 08:31:00 GMT

More than 400 children have received their certificates for the successful completion of the '11 for Health' programme at Immanuel Shifidi High School in Katutura, Windhoek.

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.

Kaanjuka calls for Namibia focus

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 16:26:00 GMT

With a 4-0 lead claimed from their first leg against Djibouti, Namibia could relax somewhat in their home leg tomorrow, but coach Bernard Kaanjuka has said he expects at least the same or better tomorrow.

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.

Bester: I try to be an example for Namibia

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 14:39:00 GMT

Winger Rudolf Bester, one of the few Namibia players based abroad, speaks to FIFA.com about handling the pressure, being a role model for the younger players and their upcoming Brazil 2014 qualifying tie.

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.

Spain regain top amid significant movement

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 09:00:00 GMT

After just a one-month hiatus, Spain replaced the Netherlands at the top of the global ladder, while Uruguay and Portugal leapt into fourth and fifth respectively amid significant change.

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.

Reaching new heights

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 18:37:00 GMT

The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2011™ will once again throw the spotlight on 16 of the world’s best female teams, but FIFA World takes a closer look at the development of women’s football beyond the game’s elite sides.

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.

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.

Pirates steal it, Raja hold on

Mon, 23 May 2011 14:49:00 GMT

Supporters of Orlando Pirates were celebrating an unlikely and dramatic title triumph over the weekend, while Raja Casablanca lifted the trophy in Morocco.

'The 11 for Health' in Namibia: All systems go

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 16:03:00 GMT

A uniquely powerful partnership of the Namibian government with the Namibia Football Association and FIFA has been formed to implement a health education programme.

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.

Namibia dismiss Saintfiet

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:48:00 GMT

Despite an impressive record at the reins, Belgian Tom Saintfiet has been sacked as Namibia coach following a 3-1 loss to Gambia at the weekend.

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.

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.

Rest period restricts movement

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 09:00:00 GMT

There has been little movement in the new edition of the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking, with only two matches taken into consideration following the FIFA World Cup™.

Champions kick off in style

Mon, 24 May 2010 13:47:00 GMT

Reigning champions Equatorial Guinea and continental giants Nigeria took command of their African Women's Championship qualifying ties with away wins.

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.

Africa's road to Germany begins

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 11:17:00 GMT

Congo DR, Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea, Namibia, Senegal and Tanzania all advanced in the preliminary round of the CAF African Women's Championship qualifiers.