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FIFA’s '11 for Health' moves up a gear in Africa

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:32:00 GMT

FIFA’s bid to spread the positive message of its ’11 for Health’ programme has continued this month, with Ghana, Tanzania and Zambia all playing host to a high-level delegation from FIFA’s Medical department.

Sserumaga stars as Uganda open with win

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 21:50:00 GMT

Mike Sserumaga created the first goal and scored the second as 11-time champions Uganda defeated Zanzibar 2-1 on the opening day of the 2011 CECAFA Challenge Cup in Tanzania.

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.

Tanzania commits to developing women’s football

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 10:02:00 GMT

FIFA and the Tanzanian Football Federation recently hosted the FIFA Women’s Football Com-Unity Seminar in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to help create opportunities for, and improve awareness of, women’s football.

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.

All to play for on Africa’s final weekend

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 08:42:00 GMT

Qualifying for the 2012 CAF Africa Cup of Nations concludes this weekend with big guns Nigeria and South Africa needing to make up ground to reach the finals, and a host of outsiders aiming to make a bit of history.

Chiefs win derby, Dynamos close

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 16:18:00 GMT

Kaizer Chiefs beat arch-rivals and defending champions Orlando Pirates in South Africa, while Dynamos have climbed their way back into the title race in Zimbabwe.

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.

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.

Côte d'Ivoire looking for a hat-trick

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 10:12:00 GMT

Africa's top-ranked side, Côte d'Ivoire, will be expected to cruise through Group C of African qualifying, with Morocco the most likely team to present the Ivorians with some difficulties.

Nigeria, South Africa walk Olympic tightrope

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 10:18:00 GMT

Nigeria and South Africa both face must-win fixtures against Tanzania and Benin respectively as they attempt to maintain their hopes of reaching London 2012.

Sofapaka eye a place in history

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 09:09:00 GMT

Kenya's Sofapaka are aiming to overcome a three-goal deficit and become the first Kenyan team in the CAF Confederation Cup group phase, while plenty of other teams are also vying for places.

Tanzania shock again, southern teams struggle

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 15:52:00 GMT

Tanzania beat Nigeria 1-0 - their latest giant-killing feat - to take a first-leg advantage, South Africa struggled against Benin, while there were victories for Algeria and Côte d'Ivoire.

African giant-killers face tough tasks

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 09:48:00 GMT

Qualifying for the 2012 London Olympic Games resumes in Africa this weekend, with giant-killers Tanzania and Sudan challenging strong opponents Nigeria and Egypt in the pick of the ties.

Late treble seals Wydad play-off win

Mon, 30 May 2011 13:14:00 GMT

Moroccan club Wydad Casablanca took advantage of their CAF Chmapions League life-line, after TP Mazembe were disqualified, by beating Simba of Tanzania in a play-off to reach the group stage for the first time.

Cairo to host CAF Champions League play-off

Fri, 20 May 2011 11:54:00 GMT

Wyad Casablanca and Simba will travel to the neutral location of Cairo, Egypt on 28 May to contest their one-off CAF Champions League play-off, taking place following TP Mazembe's disqualification.

Domestic stars dominate Bafana Bafana squad

Mon, 09 May 2011 15:09:00 GMT

Just one player based outside of South Africa, Bernard Parker, has been selected for their upcoming friendly in Tanzania, putting focus on the likes of Siphiwe Tshabalala, who captains for the first time, and Katlego Mphela.

African footballers blanket the globe

Wed, 04 May 2011 07:11:00 GMT

While the biggest names in African football still gravitate to the bright lights of Europe, more and more are making a living where one might not expect - from USA to Korea Republic Qatar, India, Myanmar and many places in between.

Sudan-Egypt pick of Olympic draw

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 13:22:00 GMT

The draw for the second round of men's African qualifying matches for London 2012 took place today at CAF's headquarters in Cairo, seeing Egypt paired together with north-eastern neighbours Sudan in one of eight ties.

Nigeria romp as Ghana, Cameroon exit

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 15:45:00 GMT

African qualifying for the 2012 Olympics continued over the weekend as Nigeria breezed past Equatorial Guinea 9-1 on aggregate, while Ghana and Cameroon were both surprisingly knocked out.

Young Africans lift Tanzanian title by a goal

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 09:50:00 GMT

The Tanzanian premier league came to a dramatic finale yesterday, as Young Africans pipped reigning champions Simba to the title by a single goal by dramatically matching their three goal victory.

Previous winners cruise through

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 15:28:00 GMT

A whole host of former Champions League champions advanced to the final 16 in Africa, although giants Al Ahly and Esperance fell to second leg defeats over the weekend.

Mazembe clear hurdle, Ahly fall

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 00:37:00 GMT

TP Mazembe of Congo DR secured a 3-2 victory over Simba off two Dioko Kaluyituka strikes in their pursuit of a third African Champions League title, while Ahly fell 2-0 to SuperSport United.

Nigeria flex, Ghana falter on road to London

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 17:52:00 GMT

Nigeria and Côte d’Ivoire had little trouble as the bulk of London 2012 qualifying kicked off across Africa, but Ghana and Cameroon left themselves with much to do in the second leg.

Sudan down Black Meteors, Nigeria cruise

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 13:29:00 GMT

Ghana were stunned by the Sudan in the 2012 London Olympic qualifiers this weekend, losing 1-0 at home to the East African side, while Nigeria virtually moved a step close to qualification with a 5-0 win over Equatorial Guinea.

Poulsen: Tanzania making progress

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 02:45:00 GMT

Tanzania are seeking to reinvigorate their CAF Africa Cup of Nations aspirations this weekend, but regardless of their fate the Taifa Stars are undoubtedly developing under veteran Danish coach Jan Poulsen.

Tanzania coach recalls two local-based players

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 14:43:00 GMT

Two home-based players have been recalled to Tanzania's squad for their upcoming CAF African Cup of Nations qualifier against Group D leaders Central African Republic.

Moroccan clubs maintain charge

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 14:33:00 GMT

Morocco's three-club presence at the CAF Confederation Cup remained intact after the both their sides competing in the first round qualified, but Difaa al-Jadida cut it finer than Moghreb Fes, relying on a last-minute goal.

SuperSport keep Al-Ahly dream alive

Sun, 30 Jan 2011 17:28:00 GMT

The possibility of a mouthwatering CAF Champions League tie against Egyptian giants Al-Ahly is drinving on SuperSport United of South Africa and, after a 2-0 win over Matlama of Lesotho, coach Gavin Hunt is focused on it.

Mazembe prepare for Champions League defence

Mon, 20 Dec 2010 15:43:00 GMT

FIFA Club World Cup runners-up TP Mazembe will begin their quest for a record third consecutive CAF Champions League title against Tanzanian or Comorian opposition.

Great Dane Poulsen lifts Tanzania

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 13:21:00 GMT

Tanzania's triumph over the Côte D'Ivoire in the CECAFA Challenge Cup final has brought new coach Jan Poulsen almost instant success with the African minnows, and the new man feels they are worthy champions.

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.

Eto'o at the double, Uganda crush Angola

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 16:37:00 GMT

Samuel Eto'o scored twice as Cameroon beat Mauritius, and Uganda outclassed Angola 3-0 in Kampala as the 2012 CAF Africa Cup of Nations qualifying competition kicked off.

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.

Champions kick off in style

Mon, 24 May 2010 13:47:00 GMT

Reigning champions Equatorial Guinea and continental giants Nigeria took command of their African Women's Championship qualifying ties with away wins.

African journalists train for the FIFA World Cup

Mon, 10 May 2010 19:20:00 GMT

As part of a programme run by the AFP Foundation and financed by FIFA, some 270 African sports journalists, editors and photographers attended a training programme which concluded on 5 May 2010.

Africa's road to Germany begins

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 11:17:00 GMT

Congo DR, Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea, Namibia, Senegal and Tanzania all advanced in the preliminary round of the CAF African Women's Championship qualifiers.

Kiwis taste defeat in Africa

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 08:33:00 GMT

Tanzania have dented New Zealand's confidence by inflicting a 2-1 defeat on the Oceania champions prior to the upcoming FIFA Confederations Cup.

Ahly on brink as giants waver

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 09:24:00 GMT

Al Ahly are in a strong position to reach the last 16 of the Champions League, but Club Africain and JS Kabylie must overturn deficits on away soil.

Eleven enter the fray

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 10:01:00 GMT

Eleven teams will initiate their trophy charge when the second round begins, including the previous two African champions, Etoile Sahel and Al Ahly.

A shared passion in Tanzania

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 10:00:00 GMT

FIFA.com takes an in-depth look at how Tanzania's national team and its top club are helping to forge a new future for the country's football.

Congolese heroes back in action

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 09:03:00 GMT

Tout Puissant Mazembe stars return to the international stage this weekend after helping Congo DR win the African Nations Championship.

African stars shine brightly

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 06:44:00 GMT

A semi-final berth will be on the line when Zambia meet Senegal tomorrow in a key match-up at the African Nations Championship.

Zambia stun Côte d'Ivoire

Sun, 22 Feb 2009 23:17:00 GMT

The first CAF African Nations Championship got off to a dramatic start with hosts Côte d'Ivoire suffering a surprise 3-0 defeat to Zambia.

Giants clash in new African tournament

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 09:00:00 GMT

The first CAF African Nations Championship tournament kicks off on Sunday in Côte d'Ivoire with the hosts and Ghana seen as the likeliest winners.

African giants escape heavy falls

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 16:11:00 GMT

The first round of the CAF African Champions League concluded at the weekend with no major upsets to the established powers.