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Africans set to scrap for Tahiti ticket

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:25:00 GMT

Senegal and Nigeria are considered favoured to qualify this week for the upcoming FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup, but there are several teams with designs on claiming one of the two tickets to Tahiti 2013.

Churchill keeps Goa in the ascendency

Mon, 13 May 2013 11:49:00 GMT

FIFA.com reviews the recently completed national league season in India with Churchill Brothers capping another fine campaign for Goan clubs, while Nigerian-born strikers continued their domination in the goal-scoring stakes.

Egyptian duo advance amid thrills

Mon, 06 May 2013 06:04:00 GMT

Zamalek and Al Ahly were two of just three North African sides to advance to the group stage of the CAF Champions League after a dramatic weekend in the continent's biggest club competition.

Pressure is on in Africa

Fri, 03 May 2013 04:57:00 GMT

The weekend's return leg in the second round of qualifying for the CAF Champions League will determine which teams reach the group stage of Africa's biggest club competition, and some giants have a lot of work to do.

Ivorians lead the way for the first time

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 03:15:00 GMT

Côte d'Ivoire beat Nigeria in the final for their first continental crown at U-17 level as the two west Africans joined the north African duo of Tunisia and Morocco in qualifying for the FIFA U-17 World Cup UAE 2013.

Tragedy spurns fairytale story for Zambia

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 10:03:00 GMT

On 20th anniversary of the plane crash which killed the Zambia squad travelling to a USA 1994 qualifier, FIFA.com recalls the tragedy and the emotional tale it caused.

Zamalek, Mazembe stumble

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 03:27:00 GMT

Zamalek were held to a 1-1 draw at home by Ethiopian side Saint George in the Round of 16 of Africa's biggest club competition, which also saw a defeat for TP Mazembe and away draws by Al Ahly and Esperance.

Happy Birthday to you!

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 03:11:00 GMT

FIFA.com looks at just some of the football identities who are celebrating their birthday over the coming week including John Obi Mikel, Isco, Sara Thunebro and Stephanie Houghton.

Nigeria, Cote d'Ivoire round out CAF qualifiers

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 19:05:00 GMT

Nigeria and Côte d"ivoire will join Morocco and Tunisia at the FIFA U-17 World Cup UAE 2013 this summer after the Golden Eaglets took down Congo 7-0 and Côte d'Ivoire earned second place in Group B after a 0-0 draw with Ghana.

Tricky away tests for African giants

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:01:00 GMT

TP Mazembe are on the road at South Africa's Orlando Pirates in the CAF Champions League Round of 16, while Al Ahly and Esperance face North African derbies this weekend.

Happy Birthday to you!

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 09:51:00 GMT

In this week's birthday feature, we take a look at Nigerian full-back Taye Taiwo, young Barça star Martin Montoya, American midfielder Maurice Edu and Canucks midfielder Jodi-Ann Robinson.

African finalists eye four U-17 spots

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 04:42:00 GMT

The Africa U-17 Championship begins this weekend with hosts Morocco and seven other challengers looking to join the continent's best youth sides at the FIFA U-17 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates later this year.

North Africa dominates as group stage beckons

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 01:55:00 GMT

Seven North African clubs advanced to the last 16 of Africa's biggest club competition, with just one round of head-to-head ties left before the CAF Champions League group stage concludes.

African clubs eye last 16

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 15:09:00 GMT

Africa's biggest club competition will be cut down to 16 teams after this weekend's fixtures, which feature ambitious Kenyan club Tusker trying to upset champions Al Ahly.

More than 546,000 tickets sold for FIFA Confederations Cup

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 17:48:00 GMT

Crowds are set to flock to the FIFA Confederations Cup Brazil 2013 as public interest is proving to be unprecedented compared to previous editions, with 546,000 of the total ticketing inventory already allocated.

Egypt leads African charge after fourth title

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 08:27:00 GMT

Egypt won the African U-20 Championship over the weekend seeing off three west African powers with the quartet to represent the continent at the upcoming FIFA U-20 World Cup in Turkey.

Egypt claim U-20 CAF championship, learn placement

Sat, 30 Mar 2013 22:02:00 GMT

The four CAF U-20 semi-finalsts learned where they'll be placed in the FIFA U-20 World Cup Turkey 2013 as Egypt claimed their fourth championship after beating Ghana 5-4 in a penalty shoot-out, while Nigeria edged Mali 2-1 in the bronze medal match.

Anticipation coupled with ambition

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 22:02:00 GMT

FIFA.com looks at all the reaction after a glittering FIFA U-20 World Cup draw in Istanbul laid out the path to glory for 24 nations at Turkey 2013.

Hosts face CONMEBOL champs, France meet Spain

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 17:57:00 GMT

In the Final Draw for the FIFA U-20 World Cup, hosts Turkey were drawn in the same group as El Salvador, Australia and South American champions Colombia, while France meet Spain and USA in a competitive Group A.

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.

Happy Birthday to you!

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 08:45:00 GMT

In our regular Sunday feature, FIFA.com presents you with some of the biggest names in football who will be celebrating their birthdays over the coming week.

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™.

Executive Committee strongly backs further governance reforms and strengthens fight against racism and discrimination

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 14:17:00 GMT

Chaired by FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter, the FIFA Executive Committee held its first meeting of the year at the Home of FIFA in Zurich over the last two days.

Egypt, Mali, Ghana, Nigeria reach Turkey

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 08:41:00 GMT

Africa's four representatives at the FIFA U-20 World Cup Turkey have been decided, after Nigeria joined Egypt, Mali and Ghana in the semi-finals of the CAF U-20 Championship.

Eventful weekend for North Africa's hopefuls

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 07:44:00 GMT

The majority of clubs from nations on the Mediterranean coast posted positive results over the weekend in the continental showpiece's first round, first leg, which featured some dramatic events.

Glory within reach for African finalists

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 05:03:00 GMT

With four spots at this year's FIFA U-20 World Cup in Turkey up for grabs, the eight African teams competing for the continental crown in Algeria know that there will be a thin line between disappointment and glory.

Big boys join the fight

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 10:48:00 GMT

Eight clubs that received byes past the first round of action join the CAF Champions League in the Round of 32 this weekend, adding a few big names to proceedings.

Shittu sends Millwall into Wembley semi

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 22:15:00 GMT

Millwall are one step away from an FA Cup final appearance after Danny Shittu's lone strike gave the London club a 1-0 win at Blackburn Rovers to set up a semi-final meeting against Wigan Athletic.

Benitez talks FA Cup, Ferguson relationship

Sat, 09 Mar 2013 13:27:00 GMT

Rafa Benitez believes Chelsea have an opportunity to turn their season around by eliminating Manchester United from the FA Cup, while Jon Obi Mikel has expressed his desire for more trophies.

Bucharest beat Chelsea, Newcastle draw

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 20:32:00 GMT

Chelsea struggled in their 1-0 loss to Steaua Bucharest, while Newcastle United carved out an important 0-0 draw at Anzhi Makhachkala in Thursday's early UEFA Europa League contests.

Festival of Champions just 100 days away

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 17:09:00 GMT

Encouraging ticket sales, smoke-free stadiums and decentralised operations were all on the agenda at the latest LOC meeting on Brazil 2013.

Nigeria to face Mexico in Houston

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 22:57:00 GMT

African champions Nigeria will face Mexico as part of the pair's preparations for the FIFA Confederations Cup, in what will be their first meeting for nearly six years.

Favourites advance to the next stage

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 06:47:00 GMT

Representatives from Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa and Egypt easily won their ties over the weekend to advance to the Round of 32 in Africa's biggest club competition.

Yakubu: Nigeria have a bright future

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 07:24:00 GMT

FIFA.com chatted with one of Nigeria’s great goalscorers Yakubu Ayegbeni who says that the Super Eagles have a promising future after becoming continental champions earlier this month.

Amrouche appointed coach of Kenya

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 11:30:00 GMT

Former Algerian international Adel Amrouche has been appointed the new coach of Kenya with his first game in charge against new African champions Nigeria.

Moses: It has been like a dream

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 05:46:00 GMT

Victor Moses tells FIFA.com about a remarkable recent run of fortune that has seen the lively forward move to one of England's biggest clubs and help Nigeria to their third CAF Africa Cup of Nations title.

Messi brace pushes Barça past Granada

Sat, 16 Feb 2013 21:36:00 GMT

Barcelona came back from an early Granada goal to beat the Andalusian side with Lionel Messi's two second-half goals, leaving the La Liga leaders 15 points clear at the top of the table.

Technical issues solved: FIFA Confederations Cup ticket sales in full swing

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 14:57:00 GMT

The technical problems which occurred today at the start of the second ticket sales phase for the FIFA Confederations Cup have now been solved by service provider MATCH Event Services. MATCH Services apologises for the challenges faced and the inconveniences caused for the fans and will continue to monitor the system.

Prize money up by 14 per cent

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 10:29:00 GMT

Total prize money at the FIFA Confederations Cup Brazil 2013 will be up 14 per cent compared with the last edition in South Africa in 2009. In total a prize pool of $20m USD will be shared among the eight participating nations.

Over 86 per cent of assigned tickets in public hands after first sales phase

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 15:55:00 GMT

More than 86 per cent of the 426,343 assigned tickets for the FIFA Confederations Cup have been directly distributed to the general public following the ballot triggered by the first public sales phase.

AFCON finalists leave their mark

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 08:59:00 GMT

In the latest edition of the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking, Nigeria have risen 22 places to 30th, while Burkina Faso have leapt a massive 37 places to 55th.

Golden oldies and African kings

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 07:26:00 GMT

Stephen Keshi's landmark success at the CAF Africa Cup of Nations features alongside milestones for the veteran duo of Ryan Giggs and Javier Zanetti, and successes for Bayern Munich and Espanyol.

What was your favourite AFCON moment?

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 15:49:00 GMT

Nigeria booked themselves a place at the FIFA Confederations Cup by virtue of winning the 2013 edition of the CAF African Cup of Nations, but what was your favourite memory of the tournament?

Under African skies

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 12:49:00 GMT

Every Monday, FIFA.com delivers you a football-related photo you won’t be able to resist paying a second glance to. This week’s showcases the closing ceremony of AFCON 2013.

Ambrose: We leave as giants

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 05:47:00 GMT

Nigeria defender Efe Ambrose was named in the team of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations, and he spoke exclusively to FIFA.com after the Super Eagles' final victory over Burkina Faso.

Super Eagles soar all the way to Brazil

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 05:47:00 GMT

Nigeria concluded a thrilling tournament by edging Burkina Faso to win a third continental crown and book passage to the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup. FIFA.com reviews all the action from a fascinating 23 days in South Africa.

Nigerians erupt with joy after long wait for title

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 03:47:00 GMT

Nigeria supporters are celebrating their first CAF Africa Cup of Nations win for nearly two decades ending an indifferent period for the continent's largest nation.

Nigeria claim third Cup of Nations

Sun, 10 Feb 2013 20:38:00 GMT

Nigeria defeated Burkina Faso 1-0 in the hard-fought conclusion of the 2013 CAF Africa Cup of Nations courtesy of Sunday Mba's first-half strike to become champions of Africa for the third time.

Nigeria wary of 'amazing' Stallions

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 04:14:00 GMT

With Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi chasing history as the Super Eagles seek to end a two-decade CAF Africa Cup of Nations drought, Burkina Faso are lurking as dangerous dark horses. FIFA.com previews the continental decider.