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Gabon stay perfect, Morocco deny Niger

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:42:00 GMT

Co-hosts Gabon continue to impress on home soil with their win over Tunisia confirming top spot and a 100 per cent record, while the penultimate round of group matches also saw Niger denied a first-ever point by Morocco.

Morocco win to wrap up Cup

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:07:00 GMT

Morocco denied Niger a first ever CAF Africa Cup of Nations point with a 1-0 win in a meaningless closing Group C tie today.

Last-gasp Tunisia see off lively Niger

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:29:00 GMT

Tunisia all but sealed a place in the 2012 CAF Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals with a dramatic 2-1 win over debutants Niger today.

Gabon, Tunisia, put points on the board

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 23:30:00 GMT

Hosts Gabon gave debutants Niger a baptism of fire and Tunisia inflicted more misery on Morocco on day three at the CAF Africa Cup of Nations as matches took place in the Gabonese capital for the first time.

Gabon coach revels in debut excitement

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 19:13:00 GMT

Monday heralds Gabon's first game as co-host of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations, but coach Gernot Rohr is gearing up for his first ever taste of the tournament, and found it difficult to contain his excitement.

Who will win the Cup of Nations?

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 03:53:00 GMT

FIFA.com wants to know which country you think will win the CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2012

A showpiece rich on talent and thrills

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 08:45:00 GMT

Despite the absence of some of the continent’s biggest names, the CAF Africa Cup of Nations, which kicks off this weekend, promises to throw up more than a few surprises and thrills.

The Cup of Nations in numbers

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 08:54:00 GMT

First played over 50 years ago, the CAF Africa Cup of Nations is one of the world's most colourful and competitive tournaments. Here we look at 13 facts that you may not know about the continental finals.

Shocks sprung in 2011

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 04:22:00 GMT

FIFA.com looks at the teams who have caused major surprises this past year, including American Samoa, Uruguay, the Japanese women, Al-Sadd and Basel.

The Year in Numbers

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 02:19:00 GMT

As 2011 draws to a close, FIFA.com looks back at some of the eye-catching stats behind the year's biggest events and achievements in the world of football.

Shots, sensations and smashed records

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 11:55:00 GMT

New records in Greece, Uruguay and the Netherlands feature alongside impressive qualifying showings from the likes of Japan, Spain, Venezuela and Niger in FIFA.com's latest stats review.

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.

Youth building on Colombian education

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 09:24:00 GMT

FIFA.com takes a look at some of the stars from Colombia 2011 who have seen their careers change for the better after playing well at the FIFA U-20 World Cup.

The emerging stars of Africa

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 09:09:00 GMT

FIFA.com looks at 11 of the players who have grabbed the spotlight during qualifying for Gabon/Equatorial Guinea 2012 and are being tipped to do the same during the African Zone preliminaries for Brazil 2014.

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.

All to play for in even section

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 10:04:00 GMT

Group E is set to be wide open with all four contenders looking in with a shot of qualification, as Burkina Faso, Gabon, Niger and first round favourites Congo all have reasons to talk up their own chances.

Africa's finest get down to business

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 10:23:00 GMT

With the CAF Champions League 2011 set to begin this weekend with eight teams set to battle it out for TP Mazembe's title, with Al Ahly leading the way as favourites.

Mikel impressed by Villas-Boas regime

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 17:56:00 GMT

Since the appointment of Andre Villas-Boas as manager, Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has expressed how impressed he has been with the Portguese's approach to training.

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.

Happy Birthday to You!

Sun, 22 May 2011 09:00:00 GMT

Just as it does every Sunday, FIFA.com presents some of the famous names from planet football who will be celebrating their birthdays in the week ahead.

Kabylie, Maghreb aiming to avoid upsets

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 09:07:00 GMT

Algerian giants JS Kabylie will carry just a one-goal cushion into the second leg of their CAF Confederation Cup tie away to Mauritanian minnows Tevragh Zeina, while Moroccan heavyweights Maghreb Fes travel to Sahel following a goalless draw.

Ghana spirits rise, Nigeria rout Ethiopia

Sun, 27 Mar 2011 20:50:00 GMT

Ghana spirits were boosted with a 3-0 win over Congo, while Côte D'Ivoire, Zambia, Congo DR and Nigeria all came out on top in their respective 2012 CAF Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches.

Shongwe brings South Africa another win

Wed, 09 Feb 2011 19:47:00 GMT

A double from Myron Shongwe gave South Africa a 2-0 win over Niger in the African Nations Championships in Sudan, a result which gives the unfancied unerdogs an near-guaranteed spot in the knockout stage.

Africa's domestic elite eye chance to shine

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 06:30:00 GMT

Africa’s home-based players will be in the spotlight this month as the continent’s exciting batch of domestic national teams fight for the CAF African Nations Championship in Sudan.

A leap for Africa's unlikely conquerors

Thu, 28 Oct 2010 18:31:00 GMT

After shock wins in CAF Africa Cup of Nations qualifying, Niger and Central African Republic scrambled up the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking by 54 and 60 spots respectively.

Nigeria leave out skipper Yobo

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 09:32:00 GMT

Nigeria have left out captain Joseph Yobo and fellow defender Danny Shittu for their upcoming friendly against Iran, caretaker coach Austin Eguavoen selecting three uncapped players.

Maazou, the miracle of the Mena

Tue, 19 Oct 2010 10:00:00 GMT

Moussa Maazou, the hero of Niger's recent shock victory over reigning African champions Egypt, talks about his European club career, his drive to succeed and his part in the "biggest day in the history of football in Niger."

FUS Rabat and Sfaxien battle for top spot

Fri, 15 Oct 2010 05:58:00 GMT

Morocco's FUS Rabat will host a depleted CS Sfaxien of Tunisia in a clash which will determine who takes top spot in their CAF Confederation Cup Group B this weekend.

Big names tumble in Africa

Mon, 11 Oct 2010 13:17:00 GMT

Qualifiers for the 2012 CAF Africa Cup of Nations continued over the weekend with Egypt, Nigeria and Algeria all suffering defeats, while Ghana and Cameroon struggled to draws.

Egypt stunned in Niger amid upsets

Sun, 10 Oct 2010 23:55:00 GMT

Defeat for champions Egypt against Niger and surprise losses for both Algeria and Nigeria capped a poor round for the favourites in CAF Africa Cup of Nations qualifying.

Favourites look for revival

Fri, 08 Oct 2010 18:52:00 GMT

The North African trio of Egypt, Tunisia and Morocco look to get their qualifying campaigns back on track this weekend, while Javier Clemente leads Cameroon on a tricky trip to DR Congo.

Moroccan outsiders top African Cup table

Mon, 13 Sep 2010 04:36:00 GMT

Outsiders FUS Rabat of Morocco became CAF Confederation Cup table toppers following a 1-0 home victory over Harras al-Hodoud of Egypt.

Stars, shocks and a sacking in Africa

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 12:51:00 GMT

Rabah Saadane found himself out of a job after a weekend of Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers that also ended in disappointment for Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia.

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.

Al-Hilal Cup charge continues

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:47:00 GMT

Al-Hilal of Sudan continued their charge toward the CAF Confederation Cup semi-finals at the weekend with a 4-2 home triumph over ASFAN of Niger.

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.

Women's round-up: February 2010

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:21:00 GMT

FIFA.com reflects on a month in women's football that witnessed some oustanding international action and FC Gold Pride's shock capture of Marta.

CAF Champions League preview

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 09:27:00 GMT

Several giants left themselves on the verge of the second round with first-leg away wins, but Asante Kotoko and Club Africain have serious work to do.

Congolese club nabs big Africa win

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 17:28:00 GMT

Congo DR side Daring Club Motema Pembe brushed aside domestic woes to record the biggest win of the weekend in the African Confederation Cup.

Shocks aplenty in African openers

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:02:00 GMT

The continental club showpiece in Africa began in dramatic fashion with three former champions overpowered in the first leg of the opening round.

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?

TP Mazembe Englebert hit the right notes

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:08:00 GMT

Following an absorbing campaign, TP Mazembe were crowned African kings in a year which proved a poor one for the continent's big names.

CAF Champions League review

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 10:46:00 GMT

Mazembe Englebert beat Etoile Sahel 1-0 at home to progress to the semi-finals as Group B winners and eliminate their illustrious opponents.