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Zambians cheer comeback from football tragedy

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:24:00 GMT

Zambia are heading into the final of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations as underdogs and they were not expected to make it past the group stages.

Senegal sack coach Traore

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:01:00 GMT

The Senegalese Football Federation have confirmed the sacking of coach Amara Traore following the Lions' disappointing showing at the CAF Africa Cup of Nations.

Strikers, strategists and a centurion

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:03:00 GMT

In our latest stats review, FIFA.com looks at a goalscoring birthday celebration for Neymar, rare milestones for Jupp Heynckes and Diego Milito, plus defensive perfection from Côte d’Ivoire.

Bittersweet win for Libya, Zambia go top

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:13:00 GMT

Libya secured their first CAF Africa Cup of Nations victory for 30 years with a triumph over Senegal but their hopes were extinguished as Zambia edged co-hosts Equatorial Guinea to top the group.

Libya end on high, Senegal sputter out

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 20:32:00 GMT

Despite claiming a 2-1 win over Senegal, Libya have crashed out of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations with Zambia cementing their fate in a victory over Equatorial Guinea in the other Group A match.

Hannover take Diouf from United

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 14:10:00 GMT

Hannover have signed Senegal striker Mame Biram Diouf for an undisclosed fee from Manchester United, the 24-year-old agreeing a two-and-a-half-year contract with the Bundesliga club.

Libya hopeful against eliminated Senegal

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 11:01:00 GMT

Libya hope to reach the CAF Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals tomorrow by earning three points against an eliminated Senegal side who have been 'unlucky' according to captain Mamadou Niang.

Sow completes Fener switch

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:38:00 GMT

Fenerbahce have confirmed that they have completed the signing of Senegal striker Moussa Sow, who has agreed a four-year deal with the Turkish giants.

Co-hosts advance, Libya survive

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:19:00 GMT

A dramatic day of CAF Africa Cup of Nations action saw outsiders Equatorial Guinea stun Senegal to reach the quarter-finals and eliminate the continental heavyweights, while Libya drew with Zambia to remain afloat.

Co-hosts reach last eight, Senegal out

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:38:00 GMT

An injury-time winner saw co-hosts Equatorial Guinea stun Senegal 2-1 to reach the 2012 CAF Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals eliminating their highly-regarded opponents.

Outsiders Equatorial Guinea on verge of glory

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:04:00 GMT

CAF Africa Cup of Nations co-hosts Equatorial Guinea can claim an unlikely progression to the quarter-finals should they overcome heavyweights Senegal on Wednesday in front of an expected sell-out crowd in Bata.

Traore: Senegal must do more

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 16:37:00 GMT

After seeing his side suffer a shock 2-1 defeat against Zambia yesterday, Senegal coach Amara Traore has tried to look on the bright side, calling for his team to improve in their next two fixtures.

Sevilla seal Diawara signing

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 16:22:00 GMT

La Liga side Sevilla have completed a deal to sign Baba Diawara from Portuguese club Maritimo, with the 24-year-old Senegalese striker agreeing a four-and-a-half-year contract.

Zambia stun fancied Senegal

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 23:55:00 GMT

Zambia helped start the CAF Africa Cup of Nations with a bang as they produced the first shock of the tournament, beating Group A favourites 2-1 after an early onslaught paid dividends.

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

Ba: Senegal can go far

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:40:00 GMT

Newcastle United's scoring sensation Demba Ba chats to FIFA.com about growing up with Diawara and Niang in Le Havre and hints that that friendship could help Senegal go far at the CAN.

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.

Senegalese strikers top recent activity

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 07:26:00 GMT

FIFA.com reviews the recent transfers, including Papiss Cisse, Baba Diawara and Moussa Sow moving to England, Spain and Turkey respectively and Gary Cahill, Alberto Gilardino and Jadson also finding new homes.

Trophy ambitions for Senegal, Zambia

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 06:59:00 GMT

With the likes of Demba Ba lining-up for Senegal at the 2012 CAF Africa Cup of Nations, their Group A opponents face a tough task in defeating them, however, Zambia are confident they are up to the challenge.

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.

Pardew: Cisse was my first choice

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:41:00 GMT

Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew is pleased to have landed forward Papiss Demba Cisse on a five-and-a-half year deal, however, has warned the forward of the responsibility that comes with wearing the No9 shirt.

In-form Ba pegs Senegal as 'favourites'

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 01:50:00 GMT

Senegalese forward Demba Ba is enjoying a resurgence of sorts in the English Premier League with Newcastle United, but is now turning his sights towards a title at this year's CAF Africa Cup of Nations.

Newcastle agree Cisse fee with Freiburg

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:37:00 GMT

Newcastle United have reportedly agreed a fee with Freiburg for Senegal striker Papiss Demba Cisse, who is a compatriot of the Tyneside club’s prize asset, Demba Ba.

Happy birthday to you!

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 09:08:00 GMT

FIFA.com looks forward to a week of birthdays in the footballing world, including African stars El-Hadji Diouf, Seydou Keita and Karim Haggui as well as former Yugoslavian legends Pedrag Mijatovic and Alen Boksic.

The Week in Quotes

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 04:48:00 GMT

Featuring Sir Alex Ferguson on his ideal guests at a dinner party, Ezequiel Lavezzi on his popularity, Alejandro Sabella comparing Lionel Messi to Scalextric, and Alfredo Di Stefano justifying the jeering of Cristiano Ronaldo.

Camara signs for Valenciennes

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 19:30:00 GMT

Standard Liege's Senegalese defender Pape Abdou Camara has signed for Valenciennes until June 2015, the Ligue 1 club announced on Thursday.

Countdown begins to London 2012

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 09:28:00 GMT

With less than 200 days to go before the start of London 2012, FIFA.com takes a look at what to expect in the run up to the Men’s and Women’s Olympic Football Tournaments.

Renard: Zambia can pull a surprise

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 03:18:00 GMT

Herve Renard has taken the coaching reigns at Zambia once again and is expecting his side to pull off a surprise in Group A at the 2012 CAF African Cup of Nations.

Senegal counting on Ba, Cisse

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 02:48:00 GMT

For the first time since 2002, Senegal have their sights set on clinching the CAF African Cup of Nations title and are hoping the likes of Moussa Sow, Demba Ba, and Papiss Cisse can guide them to glory.

Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire seek end to drought

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 01:41:00 GMT

With the CAF African Cup of Nations set to kick off on 21 January, both Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire have been pegged as hot favourites to win the title in the absence of such heavyweights as Egypt and South Africa.

Metsu: 2002 was an amazing experience

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 08:09:00 GMT

Bruno Metsu speaks to FIFA.com about guiding Senegal into the Korea/Japan 2002 semis, his coaching experiences in United Arab Emirates and Qatar, France’s chances at UEFA EURO 2012, and Barcelona and Lionel Messi.

Pardew rules out striker move, targets defender

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 11:23:00 GMT

Despite Demba Ba’s imminent departure for international duty and the collapse of Modibo Maiga's proposed move to Newcastle United, Alan Pardew has revealed the club are looking to sign a defender rather than a striker.

Ben Arfa, Ba add to Bolton misery

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 17:35:00 GMT

Hatem Ben Arfa and Demba Ba scored second-half goals to hand Newcastle United a 2-0 win at Bolton Wanderers, who remain entrenched in the Premier League relegation zone and left the pitch to a chorus of boos.

Al-Sadd reflect on harsh lesson

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 13:09:00 GMT

Al-Sadd coach Jorge Fossati and his charges Kader Keita and Mamadou Niang have discussed the Qataris’ inability to contend with Barcelona and their experience so far in Japan.

Unlikely Gabon lead trio to London

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:28:00 GMT

Surprise packages Gabon won the CAF U-23 Championship over the weekend to join Morocco and Egypt as African qualifiers for next year's Men’s Olympic Football Tournament.

Esperance get kind Champions League draw

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 23:50:00 GMT

Reigning CAF Champions League holders Esperance were given a favourable draw for their first game of the 2012 competition as the continental competition's early rounds were laid out.

Egypt to London while Gabon win title

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 21:52:00 GMT

Egypt claimed their place at the 2012 London Olympic's after they beat Senegal in the CAF U-23 Championships third-placed play-off, while Gabon lifted the title with a win over Morocco.

African aces out to inspire Al Sadd

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 01:38:00 GMT

Al Sadd's African forwards, Kader Keita and Mamadou Niang, speak to FIFA.com about becoming champions of Asia, their chemistry and the club's prospects of making an impact at Japan 2011.

Porto, Benfica resume domestic race

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 10:46:00 GMT

Porto look to bounce back from midweek disappointment at Beira-Mar, while Pablo Aimar is out to inspire Benfica to victory away to a Maritimo side spearheaded by the in-form Baba, as the league title battle intensifies.

Egypt, Senegal in second chance to reach London

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 06:31:00 GMT

Egypt and Senegal will have a second opportunity to book London 2012 qualification when they meet on the weekend in Marrakech.

Gabon stun Senegal to reach London

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 23:02:00 GMT

Gabon have booked their place at next year's Men's Olympic Football Tournament as they secured a dramatic 1-0 victory over Senegal in their CAF Under-23 Championship semi-final.

Stars illuminate Japan 2011 squads

Sat, 03 Dec 2011 09:30:00 GMT

The likes of Lionel Messi, Neymar and Humberto Suazo are among the high-profile players named in the final squads for the FIFA Club World Cup Japan 2011.

African rivals reach for London tickets

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 01:28:00 GMT

Qualifying for the London 2012 men’s tournament reaches the final stage in Africa this weekend as eight teams meet in Morocco seeking to maintain their Olympic dreams.

Villa send Beye to Doncaster

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 21:31:00 GMT

Aston Villa have sent Senegalese international Habib Beye out on loan to Championship strugglers Doncaster Rovers for two months.

Diawara extends Marseille contract

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 13:50:00 GMT

Souleymane Diawara has extended his current contract with Marseille which will see him remain at the club until 2014.

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.

Eight projects to compete for the FIFA/CIES International University Network Award

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 12:44:00 GMT

Following the success of the inaugural FIFA/CIES International University Network Award last year, CIES has received eight projects for the second year of this competition.

Senegal, Côte d'Ivoire friendly cancelled

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 21:00:00 GMT

The international friendly between Senegal and Côte d'Ivoire has been cancelled at the request of the Ivorians, who were unable to depart from South Africa on Sunday.

Lively discussions on the professionalisation of sport

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 08:35:00 GMT

The Conference on professionalisation of sport in Africa organised by CIES and Cheikh Anta Diop University (UCAD) on 14 October in Dakar was extremely successful.

Ameobi saves point against Spurs

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 18:24:00 GMT

Newcastle United maintained their unbeaten start to the Premier League season after Shola Ameobi came off the bench to score a late equaliser and snatch a 2-2 draw at home to Tottenham Hotspur.