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New country, new football hero

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 04:32:00 GMT

James Moga, the scorer of South Sudan's first-ever international goal, reveals the emotions behind the nation’s international debut and says he looks to the future with confidence.

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.

Goal Programme: USD 250 million for football development

Wed, 26 Sep 2012 15:54:00 GMT

The FIFA Development Committee has revealed thata remarkable total of 600 Goal projects in 199 member associations have been implemented since its launch 13 years ago.

Portugal climb fourth as African quartet fly

Tue, 04 Sep 2012 12:02:00 GMT

Portugal have moved above Uruguay into fourth place on the global ladder, while Ecuador and Switzerland have risen to 17th and 20th respectively and four African teams have achieved their highest-ever positions.

African development takes centre stage

Thu, 09 Aug 2012 18:02:00 GMT

While July’s sporting headlines were largely dominated by events in London, there were also significant happenings in the world of football development – particularly in Africa.

England hit high, South Sudan debut

Wed, 08 Aug 2012 08:58:00 GMT

England climbed to third on the global ladder as Ecuador, Libya, Central African Republic, Dominican Republic, Aruba and American Samoa also reached personal bests, while South Sudan made their first appearance.

More than a game for South Sudan

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 10:16:00 GMT

The last 12 months have been historic for South Sudan, with the fledgling nation playing its first officially sanctioned football match a year after independence was declared.

Djordjevic named maiden South Sudan coach

Thu, 28 Jun 2012 11:45:00 GMT

Zoran Djordjevic, who led Churchill Brothers to the Indian I-League title and Bangladesh to South Asian Games glory, has been unveiled as the first coach of South Sudan.

Alei: South Sudan are not starting from scratch

Tue, 26 Jun 2012 09:11:00 GMT

South Sudan recently became FIFA's latest member association. FIFA World caught up with the country's FA President to discuss how it feels to be part of the world footballing family and the challenges they face.

FIFA Congress fully backs reform process, appoints first woman to Executive; welcomes South Sudan as 209th FIFA member

Fri, 25 May 2012 16:59:00 GMT

The FIFA Congress 2012 has agreed a number of reforms - following its FIFA Good Goverance road map, appoints their first woman on to the Executive Committee and welcomed South Sudan as its 209th member association.