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Chamanga: Brazil our next target

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 09:04:00 GMT

After winning the 2012 CAF Cup of Nations in Gabon, the scene of Zambia's nadir 20 years ago, their forward James Chamanga tells FIFA.com that their next target is to reach their maiden FIFA World Cup finals.

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.

Drama as Ivorians advance, Setif progress

Sat, 06 Apr 2013 12:44:00 GMT

A goal right at the death saw the unfancied Sewe San Pedro of Côte d'Ivoire survive a defeat against Al-Hilal of Sudan and progress in the CAF Champions League on away goals, while Entene Setif also make it into the last-16.

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.

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™.

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.

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.

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.

Sudanese giants Hilal, Merreikh set for final

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 07:53:00 GMT

A third CAF Confederation Cup final between clubs from the same country is on the cards with Sudanese sides Al Hilal and Al Merreikh well placed to qualify this weekend.

Hilal want to ditch 'chokers' tag

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 05:18:00 GMT

Sudanese football will enjoy a rare moment in the spotlight this weekend as local giants Al Hilal hunt a maiden Pan-African final berth in the CAF Confederation Cup, while Al Merreikh visit AC Leopards.

Comebacks, shocks as continental line-up set

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 04:07:00 GMT

Four teams reversed their ties from the first leg in the final qualifying stage for January's CAF Africa Cup of Nations, although Cameroon suffered a shock elimination at the hands of a resurgent Cape Verde Islands.

Cameroon crash out, Ethiopia qualify

Sun, 14 Oct 2012 18:04:00 GMT

Cameroon have failed to reach the CAF Africa Cup of Nations again after losing 3-2 on aggregate to Cape Verde Islands, while Ethiopia saw off Sudan to reach the finals.

Big guns facing elimination

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 08:07:00 GMT

There will be tension across the entire African continent this weekend as 15 berths for next year's CAF Africa Cup of Nations go on the line, with a number of upsets on the cards.

Statement on Sudan

Tue, 09 Oct 2012 13:48:00 GMT

The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has declared the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil qualifying match Sudan-Zambia of 2 June 2012 to be lost by forfeit by Sudan.

Elephants rampage, Indomitable Lions fade

Sun, 09 Sep 2012 22:30:00 GMT

Côte d'Ivoire impressed in a goalfest against Senegal, holders Zambia left a lot to do in the second leg, and four-time winners Cameroon slumped to defeat. FIFA.com reviews the latest CAF Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

Nigeria held, Sudan strike late

Sun, 09 Sep 2012 13:46:00 GMT

Nigeria still have work to do if they are to return to the CAF Africa Cup of Nations after being to a 2-2 draw by Liberia in their two-leg qualifier, while Sudan beat Ethiopia 5-3 with a late double from Mohammed El Tahir.

Regional rivalries highlight last round

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 08:29:00 GMT

A west African derby between Côte d’Ivoire and Senegal is the most hotly anticipated of the final stage of 2013 AFCON qualifying ties, which begin this weekend.

Hilal, Djoliba triumph in Confederation Cup derbies

Mon, 06 Aug 2012 13:35:00 GMT

Sudanese side Al Hilal and Malian club Djoliba both recorded opening CAF Confederation Cup victories against neighbouring sides this weekend, beating Al Ahly and Stade Malien respectively.

Races tighten up in Nigeria, Zambia

Mon, 30 Jul 2012 15:32:00 GMT

Enugu Rangers are still top in Nigeria, but only on goal difference over Kano Pillars, while Zanaco's lead in Zambia is down to a single point as FIFA.com runs the rule over another weekend in Africa.

Arab teams at the Olympics

Sun, 22 Jul 2012 07:59:00 GMT

As Egypt, Morocco and United Arab Emirates prepare for their attempt at London 2012 glory, FIFA.com recalls the history of Arab nations in the Men's Olympic Football Tournament.

Draw brings history for Sudan trio

Mon, 16 Jul 2012 13:28:00 GMT

The draw for the CAF Confederation Cup has produced a piece of history after Sudanese sides Al Ahly Shandy, Al Hilal and Al Merreikh were placed into Group A, the first time three compatriot teams have been pitted together.

Arab ambitions for Turkey 2013

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 08:51:00 GMT

FIFA.com takes a look at some of the sides taking part in the Arab U-20 Championship in Jordan and gauges their hopes of reaching next year's U-20 World Cup in Turkey.

Comeback kids and a continental conquest

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 07:41:00 GMT

Jordi Alba's return to Barcelona, Steve Zakuani's comeback and Louis van Gaal's reappointment as Netherlands coach all feature in this week's stats review along with success for Sudan's Al Hilal and Brazilian giants Corinthians.

Morocco shock favourites to lift cup

Sat, 07 Jul 2012 09:16:00 GMT

The 2012 Arab Nations Cup presented its fair share of surprises, with the most prominent of which being Morocco's run into the final and their thrilling 3-1 win on penalties over Libya.

CAN qualifiers take further shape

Fri, 06 Jul 2012 00:36:00 GMT

The final qualifying round for the 2013 CAF Africa Cup of Nations has pitted Côte d'Ivoire against Senegal, while defending champions Zambia launch their qualifying campaign versus Uganda.

Both Leopards lose, hope remains

Sun, 01 Jul 2012 19:05:00 GMT

Both Black Leopards and AC Leopard suffered slender away defeats in the CAF Confederations Cup, but both remain in contention to make it into the group stage after 1-0 and 3-2 losses respectively.

Late goals go North Africa's way

Sun, 10 Jun 2012 22:29:00 GMT

Libya and Egypt both secured dramatic late wins on Sunday as Africa's FIFA World Cup™ qualifying group stage continued in thrilling fashion.

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.

Elephants rumble as Zambia stumble

Sat, 02 Jun 2012 23:36:00 GMT

African champions Zambia lost 2-0 in Sudan, while the team they beat in the continental final, Côte d'Ivoire, defeated Tanzania on a busy Saturday of 2014 FIFA World Cup™ qualifying action.

Côte d'Ivoire ease to victory, Zambia slip up

Sat, 02 Jun 2012 20:49:00 GMT

Côte d'Ivoire opened their Brazil 2014 qualifying campaign with a 2-0 win over Tanzania, while Morocco earned a 1-1 draw at Gambia, and Tunisia survived a scare to beat Equatorial Guinea 3-1.

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.

Big boys muscle into elite eight

Mon, 14 May 2012 05:16:00 GMT

African club giants TP Mazembe, Zamalek and holders Esperance booked spots in the eight-team group stage of the CAF Champions League on a positive weekend for the continent's elite.

Final shot at group glory in Africa

Fri, 11 May 2012 06:35:00 GMT

Sixteen teams will be whittled down to eight over the next few pressure-packed days as the CAF Champions League heads into the group stage finale with much on the line.

Sudan seeking an African club title

Thu, 10 May 2012 09:51:00 GMT

FIFA.com charts the progress of Al Hilal and Al Merreikh who are in the hunt for continental glory.

Development in Africa, qualifiers for Thailand

Thu, 03 May 2012 07:46:00 GMT

In our monthly round-up of the latest developments in futsal, FIFA.com looks over qualifying action for the FIFA Futsal World Cup Thailand 2012 and development work taking place in Africa.

Tunisians romp as Ahly crash

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 02:57:00 GMT

Holders Esperance and their Tunisian compatriots Etoile du Sahel claimed overwhelming victories in their CAF Champions League Round of 16 ties, while Egypt's Al Ahly fell to a late goal at Stade Malien.

Egyptian giants lead away charge

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 05:10:00 GMT

Zamalek and Al Ahly are on the road this weekend in the first leg of the CAF Champions League Round of 16, the final round before the group stage begins.

Giants march through, Stars shine on

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 07:03:00 GMT

TP Mazembe, Esperance and Al Ahly advanced to the next round of the CAF Champions League along with Nigeria’s Sunshine Stars, who managed to overturn a 4-1 first-leg score.

Tunisian clubs survive continental scares

Sat, 07 Apr 2012 12:31:00 GMT

Reigning champions Esperance and fellow Tunisians Etoile Sahel both came from behind to claim victory in the CAF Champions League, while Al Hilal cruised in their tie, scoring five.

Draws aplenty and one major surprise

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 11:44:00 GMT

FIFA.com reviews the weekend action in the CAF Champions League, where eight of 15 matches ended in draws and Berekum Chelsea of Ghana produced the stand-out result of the round.

African big boys make their entrance

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 10:02:00 GMT

FIFA.com previews the 2012 CAF Champions League in Africa, which kicks off in earnest this weekend with the continent's 13 top-seeded teams entering the fray.

Zambian joy ends emotional tournament

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:26:00 GMT

Zambia's remarkable penalty shoot-out victory over favourites Côte d’Ivoire capped three superb weeks of football in Gabon and Equatorial Guinea as Africa's elite sought continental glory.

Renard reflects on Zambia's toughest test

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 14:25:00 GMT

Heve Renard has said Zambia's 3-0 win over Sudan in the CAF Africa Cup of Nations was their toughest test so far, and now they have reached the semi's he feels they have every right to be targeting a medal.

Zambia end 16-year wait for semis

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:21:00 GMT

Zambia are through to their first CAF Africa Cup of Nations semi-final for 16 years after they beat ten-man Sudan 3-0, Stoppila Sunzu, Christopher Katongo and James Chamanga scoring the goals.

Zambia seek to bridge 16-year gap

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:04:00 GMT

Zambia will look to end a lengthy drought by defeating Sudan on Saturday and taking their place in the CAF Africa Cup of Nations semi-final line-up for the first time since 1996.

Last eight eye African glory

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:08:00 GMT

The 2012 CAF Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals take place across this weekend in central Africa with a number of new names still in contention for the continent's greatest prize, including co-hosts Gabon and Equatorial Guinea.

Titans, trebles and halted runs

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:11:00 GMT

The end of long-running sequences for Sudan and Porto features alongside milestones for Mario Gomez, Christine Sinclair and Abby Wambach, and a glut of La Liga trebles in FIFA.com's latest stats review.

Sudan revive glory era, Angola edged out

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 23:56:00 GMT

Sudan, a one-time heavyweight of African football, have ended a four-decade absence from the CAF Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals after their win against Burkina Faso edged out Angola on goal difference.

Sudanese surge through to quarters

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:23:00 GMT

Sudan consigned Burkina Faso to a 2-1 defeat today to qualify for the CAF Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals at the expense of Angola.

Sudan dreaming of knockout spot

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 10:43:00 GMT

After scoring their first goal in 36 year against Angola in their last game, Sudan are in with a slim shout of the knockout stages of the 2012 CAF Africa Cup of Nations should they beat Burkina Faso tomorrow.