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2010 FIFA World Cup™: The highlights

Thu, 16 May 2013 08:16:00 GMT

Almost exactly nine years ago, on 15 May 2004, the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ was awarded to South Africa. Three years after the tournament’s conclusion, FIFA.com and FIFA TV recap the highlights of the global showdown.

Title drought ended as Chiefs crowned

Thu, 16 May 2013 02:58:00 GMT

Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs have ended an eight-year wait after being crowned league champions with a match to spare for their 11th title overall.

Cairo giants square off in CAF Champions League

Tue, 14 May 2013 18:26:00 GMT

The CAF Champions League group stage draw was held Tuesday in Cairo to determine the placement of the eight teams vying for the African club crown, and Cario rivals Al Ahly and Zamalek were both drawn into Group A.

Registration for the 7th NMMU/FIFA/CIES Programme in South Africa

Tue, 14 May 2013 08:07:00 GMT

The Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University of Port Elizabeth has officially launched the registration process for the seventh edition of the NMMU/FIFA/CIES Sports Management Programme to start on 23 September 2013.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Billiat gives Ajax hope, Celtic held

Sun, 07 Apr 2013 17:50:00 GMT

A brace from Khama Billiat in the closing minutes saw Ajax Cape Town ensure a 4-2 win over Free State Stars to give hope of avoiding relegation, while Bloemfontein Celtic came from behind to draw 1-1 with Martizburg United.

Judicial Commission of Enquiry to be mandated in South Africa

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 13:23:00 GMT

South Africa's Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula, SAFA President Kirsten Nematandani and FIFA Secretary General Jérôme Valcke reached a concrete conclusion in their meeting held today at the Home of FIFA in Zurich, a new milestone in the fight against match manipulation.

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™.

Double injury blow for South Africa

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 13:12:00 GMT

Centre-half Siyabonga Sangweni and left-back Tsepo Masilela have been ruled out of South Africa's FIFA World Cup qualifier against Central African Republic this weekend.

Ten-man Toffees down City

Sat, 16 Mar 2013 15:17:00 GMT

Goals from Leon Osman and Nikica Jelavic lifted ten-man Everton over Manchester City at Goodison Park, delivering a potentially deciding blow to City's Premier League title hopes.

England exact revenge in Cyprus

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 08:14:00 GMT

Some four months prior to UEFA Women's EURO 2013 in Sweden, England laid down a marker with victory over Canada in the Cyprus Cup final. FIFA.com reviews the action.

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.

Spotlight falls on Soweto derby

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 07:33:00 GMT

The latest edition of the Soweto derby between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates takes place on Saturday with massive interest in a match that could decide Africa's richest domestic competition.

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.

Swallows sink Pirates after dramatic comeback

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 03:25:00 GMT

Orlando Pirates surrendered a two-goal lead and the chance to move top when Moroka Swallows stormed back to win 3-2 against one of their Soweto rivals.

Soccer Grannies and leagues of neighbours

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 08:45:00 GMT

As South Africa’s Soccer Grannies show, you're never too old to lace up your boots. Join FIFA.com for a tour of some of the worlds quirkiest leagues.

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.

South Africa coach Igesund in hospital

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 10:40:00 GMT

SAFA have announced that South Africa coach Gordon Igesund has been admitted to hospital with a suspected appendicitis.

Centre opens in South Africa

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 10:56:00 GMT

The QwaQwa Football for Hope Centre in South Africa was officially opened on Thursday 7 February, hosted by the NGO loveLife, South Africa's largest national HIV prevention initiative for young people.

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.

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.

New discoveries from the Cup of Nations

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 04:37:00 GMT

Always a great place to spot talent on the rise, this year's CAF Africa Cup of Nations has revealed a number of exciting new faces to keep an eye on as FIFA.com finds out.

Blatter set for extensive Africa tour

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 16:58:00 GMT

FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter will visit Mauritania, Guinea, Botswana and South Africa as part of a six-day tour of Africa starting on Wednesday. FIFA.com has the details.

West Africa strikes back

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 16:52:00 GMT

For the first time ever, four teams from one region make up the semi-finals of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations as a team from the West African Football Union is guaranteed to win the continental showpiece for the first time since 1994.

Mali down hosts in shootout drama

Sat, 02 Feb 2013 21:47:00 GMT

Soumaila Diakite was the hero for Mali after saving two penalties in their 3-1 shootout win over hosts South Africa to help his side progress to the CAF Africa Cup of Nations semi-final. The match had finished 1-1 after extra time.

Carteron: The pressure is on Bafana

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 03:05:00 GMT

Coach Patrice Carteron says that Mali will fight hard in Saturday's CAF Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final to bring joy to beleaguered Malians, believing South Africa face the weight of expectation.

Hosts South Africa advance to quarter-finals

Sun, 27 Jan 2013 20:00:00 GMT

CAF Africa Cup of Nations hosts South Africa finished top of Group A after equalising late on to secure a 2-2 draw with Morocco, who were eliminated from the competition.

Win gets Bafana Bafana moving

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 17:18:00 GMT

Following a stuttering start to the CAF Africa Cup of Nations for South Africa, the hosts shed any nerves as goals from Siyabonga Sangweni and Lehlohonolo Majoro secured a 2-0 win over Angola.

Milestones and misfiring Africans

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 08:00:00 GMT

Alessandro Del Piero's goalscoring heroics, Edinson Cavani and Michael Owen grabbing landmark goals and some wayward shooting in South Africa all feature in FIFA.com's latest stats review.

Igesund: We must seize control of our fate

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 17:01:00 GMT

South Africa coach Gordon Igesund says Bafana Bafana needs to shake off their CAF Africa Cup of Nations nerves and get a good result against Angola on Wednesday.

Draw leaves islanders hungry for more

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 08:36:00 GMT

After withstanding the pressure of opening the CAF Africa Cup of Nations against host nation South Africa at Soccer City, Cape Verde's players told FIFA.com that they are now even more ambitious about their continental aims.

Tournament opener ends goalless

Sat, 19 Jan 2013 18:12:00 GMT

South Africa began their CAF Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a disappointing goalless draw, with their opponents Cape Verde coming closest to scoring at Soccer City in Johannesburg.

Valcke: Legacy is supporting South African football

Sat, 19 Jan 2013 09:06:00 GMT

FIFA Secretary General Jérôme Valcke and the Chairman of the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ Legacy Trust Danny Jordaan spoke about the ongoing support that South Africa 2010 is bringing to football development in the country.

2010 FIFA World Cup Legacy Trust presents first beneficiaries

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 16:51:00 GMT

Following a four-month public application phase, the board of the 2010 FIFA World Cup Legacy Trust under chairman Danny Jordaan has approved the first 973 beneficiaries for a total amount of ZAR 56 million.

Fireworks sure to light up Africa

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 07:14:00 GMT

Africa’s continental championships begin on Saturday in South Africa with the only sure thing seemingly that there are no sure things at the 2013 CAF Africa Cup of Nations.

Seven legends at their FIFA World Cup finest!

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 08:37:00 GMT

Pele, Franz Beckenbauer, Iker Casillas, Alessandro Del Piero, Luis Figo, Homare Sawa and Lucas Radebe relive their finest FIFA World Cup moments in this Video of the Week. Enjoy!

The AFCON in numbers

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 17:56:00 GMT

Didier Drogba is hoping to add to his ten lifetime goals at the CAF Africa Cup of Nations during the 29th edition of the tournament.

Bafana Bafana's unlikely shot-stopper

Sat, 12 Jan 2013 12:16:00 GMT

After a being spotted on the side-lines at a trial, South Africa's Itumeleng Khune has gone from aspiring defender to one of the continent's top goalkeepers, and is set to play a key role at the 2013 CAF Africa Cup of Nations.

Bafana's class of 1996: Where are they now?

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 07:48:00 GMT

Just a week before South Africa again welcomes the continent to the CAF Africa Cup of Nations, FIFA.com takes a look back at the famous Bafana Bafana team that won the event as hosts.

New stars waiting to shine in Africa

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:12:00 GMT

The CAF Africa Cup of Nations is known as an exciting showpiece for young talent, and FIFA.com has compiled a list of fledgling players poised for a breakthrough at this month's event.

Khumalo: We must make new memories

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 05:10:00 GMT

Defender Bongani Khumalo says he is humbled to be named captain of an ambitious South Africa, ahead of their historic CAF Africa Cup of Nations hosting later this month.

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.

Pirates close gap on Chiefs to one point

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 02:12:00 GMT

Orlando Pirates won 2-0 at Golden Arrows to finish the first half of the season one point behind leaders Kaizer Chiefs, while third-placed Platinum Stars lost by the same scoreline against Moroka Swallows.

Celeste edge Bafana in Riyadh classic

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 09:33:00 GMT

On its 15th anniversary, FIFA.com recalls how Uruguay, inspired by Alvaro Recoba and Dario Silva, edged South Africa in a seven-goal thriller nobody expected at Saudi Arabia 1997.