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Rwanda banking on youth

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:06:00 GMT

The newly elected President of the Rwandan Football Association Celestin Ntagungira visited the FIFA President on Monday to discuss the state of the game in the African country.

Brandts: Rwanda improving rapidly

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 14:50:00 GMT

A FIFA World Cup finalist in 1978, Ernie Brandts talks to FIFA.com about coaching in Rwanda, the best Netherlands side ever, and why four players from that Dutch team have coached in Africa.

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.

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.

Serbia's Sredojevic named Rwanda coach

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 11:32:00 GMT

Rwanda have brought in Serbian coach Milutin Sredojevic, formerly of Sudan, to replace the departing Sellas Tetteh who guided them through an unsuccessful 2012 CAF African Cup of Nations attempt.

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.

Toure brothers lift Côte d’Ivoire

Sun, 09 Oct 2011 19:36:00 GMT

Kolo and Yaya Toure both scored to seal a 2-1 win for Côte d’Ivoire over Burundi, completing their perfect run in 2012 CAF African Cup of Nations qualifying, while Rwanda were boosted by a 1-0 win over Benin.

Leaders stay close in Angola, Zambia

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 18:19:00 GMT

The race for league glory stayed tight at a key moment in Angola and Zambia, while Tusker FC have opened up a lead headed down the stretch in Kenya.

Tetteh resigns as Rwanda coach

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 15:10:00 GMT

Rwanda coach Sellas Tetteh has resigned from his position after a 5-0 defeat against Côte d'Ivoire at the weekend continued their poor performance in 2012 CAF Africa Cup of Nations qualifying.

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.

Foxes hungry for more prey

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 09:47:00 GMT

Algeria will remain hopeful of a second successive FIFA World Cup finals after their Group H draw, but they will need to remain consistent with Mali ready to pounce and Benin hoping to spring a surprise.

Uzbeks advance as England impress

Sun, 26 Jun 2011 02:32:00 GMT

Day eight of the FIFA U-17 World Cup saw Uzbekistan stun the Czechs to progress to the next round as group winners. USA and New Zealand also qualified from the same pool, while England topped Group C.

Stalemate sends Canada, Rwanda out

Sat, 25 Jun 2011 22:50:00 GMT

Neither Rwanda nor Canada will pass through to the knockout rounds of Mexico 2011, their 0-0 draw in Pachuca ending their respective campaigns.

Desperation drives Canada, Rwanda

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 20:46:00 GMT

Canada and Rwanda meet on the final matchday of Group C in Pachuca with both sides desperate for a full three-point haul to keep hopes of a knockout berth alive.

Buteera leads Rwanda’s road forward

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 18:39:00 GMT

FIFA.com caught up with Rwandan creator Andrew Buteera, who spoke frankly about his country's troubled past and his young team's place in an increasingly bright future.

Uruguay advance as records fall

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 02:36:00 GMT

In an action-packed matchday five, Uruguay won late to qualify for the next round, Canada’s goalkeeper made history with an equaliser against England, and Uzbekistan shocked the USA.

Stingy Uruguay break Rwandan hearts

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 22:57:00 GMT

African debutants Rwanda were seconds away from earning their first point at a FIFA finals, but Uruguay had their say with the final action in Pachuca to win out 1-0 and move on to the knockout rounds.

Steely Uruguay keep it together

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 15:35:00 GMT

Uruguay marked their Mexico 2011 debut with a fine win over Canada, and FIFA.com was on hand to chat to some of their tight-knit core of steely defenders.

Fierce Uruguay take aim at Rwandans

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 19:47:00 GMT

Group C leaders Uruguay set their sights on a spot in the knockout rounds against Rwanda, who have yet to score a goal at Mexico 2011, in Pachuca on Wednesday afternoon.

Favourites to the fore

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 02:57:00 GMT

England, USA, Uruguay and New Zealand all made strong starts to their FIFA U-17 World Cup accounts, overpowering less experienced opponents on the tournament's second matchday.

Hope, Sterling rescue wasteful English

Sun, 19 Jun 2011 22:52:00 GMT

England opened their FIFA U-17 World Cup account in Pachuca with a 2-0 win over African debutants Rwanda, Hallam Hope and Raheem Sterling doing the scoring.

Hope springs for England, Rwanda

Sat, 18 Jun 2011 16:21:00 GMT

Striker Hallum Hope of Everton leads the charge as England open their FIFA U-17 World Cup account against hopeful first-timers Rwanda in the city of Pahuca.

A fine line between grooming, results

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 14:54:00 GMT

For the men in charge of the 24 participating teams, the FIFA U-17 World Cup Mexico 2011 poses a dual challenge: getting results while continuing the development of their young charges.

Mexico 2011 in numbers

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 14:52:00 GMT

FIFA.com takes a statistical look ahead to the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Mexico, which begins on Saturday and will, if history serves, feature a few of tomorrow's shining global stars.

Nigeria suffer Cup setback

Sun, 05 Jun 2011 18:46:00 GMT

Ethiopia shocked Argentina-conquerors Nigeria as they held the the 'Super Eagles' to a 2-2 draw and damaging their chances of going to the 2012 CAF African Nations Cup, while Zimbabwe beat Mali 2-1.

Egypt fight for Cup of Nations survival

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 09:43:00 GMT

Record seven-time champions Egypt face a fight for CAF Africa Cup of Nations survival this weekend while Côte d'Ivoire and Senegal could qualify for the 2012 tournament.

African Leagues review

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 14:45:00 GMT

Raja Casablanca took command of the Moroccan Botola with a 3-0 victory, while upstarts in Ghana, Kenya and Zimbabwe all made inroads in their respective title races.

Tardy's Wasps pack a sting

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 15:43:00 GMT

Rwanda's U-17 team and their coach Richard Tardy are busy preparing for what they know could be the chance of a lifetime for the Junior Wasps.

Red cards mark first round climax

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 12:20:00 GMT

Cotonsport Garoua saw themselves into the second round of the CAF Champions League on away goals, but made hard work of it with three red cards against Burundi's Vital'O, while elsewhere football returned to Tunisia.

Goal projects continue scoring

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 09:15:00 GMT

The 17th Goal Bureau meeting unfolded at the Home of FIFA in Zurich this week, and served to illustrate the overwhelming success the initiative continues to have.

Tunisia steal the show

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 03:09:00 GMT

Zouhaier Dhaouadi led Tunisia to a comprehensive 3-0 victory over Angola in the final act of a fascinating 16-nation tournament established for domestic-based players on the African continent.

Tunisia and Angola reach quarters

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 20:23:00 GMT

Tunisia and Angola both won out on Tuesday to secure places in the last eight of the CAF African Nations Championship in Sudan.

Drama as Angola draw and Senegal win

Mon, 07 Feb 2011 20:34:00 GMT

Angola snatched a stoppage-time equaliser against Tunisia and Senegal stunned Rwanda with two late goals as the drama continued Monday at the CAF African Nations Championship in Sudan.

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.

Rwanda to host home-based tournament

Sat, 29 Jan 2011 15:43:00 GMT

The 2016 CAF African Nations Championship will be hosted by Rwanda after a decision from the African Football Confederation, which will be the fourth incarnation of the tournament exclusively for African-based players.

Burkinabe thunder to African crown

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 09:26:00 GMT

Burkina Faso claimed their first African crown by beating hosts Rwanda in the CAF African U-17 Championship final. It was a dramatic conclusion to a rollercoaster tournament in which four teams qualified for Mexico 2011.

Burkina Faso thump Egypt to reach Mexico

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 16:28:00 GMT

Burkina Faso put four past Egypt without reply to reach the semi-finals of the CAF U-17 Championship and qualify for the FIFA U-17 World Cup.

History made as Rwanda reach Mexico 2011

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 09:53:00 GMT

Rwanda have made history by qualifying for their first-ever FIFA tournament, booking their place at the FIFA U-17 World Cup by reaching the last four of the CAF U-17 Championship.

African starlets ready for action

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 17:33:00 GMT

Gambia look to defend their crown as the African U-17 Championship begins this weekend in Rwanda with four spots at the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Mexico up for grabs.

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.

FIFA at the Clinton Global Initiative

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 07:47:00 GMT

FIFA has participated in the 2010 Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Annual Meeting, which took place in New York from 21 to 23 September.

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.

Festival's final day lives up to hopes

Sat, 10 Jul 2010 17:52:00 GMT

The Football for Hope Festival concluded on Saturday with two finals played, the FIFA Fair Play Award handed out and the teams from around the world saluting each other and the people of Alexandra township.