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West African duo march easily to Japan

Mon, 21 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Nigeria and Ghana will be the African representatives at the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup for the second time in succession after the pair dominated the CAF qualifiers.

Africa's clubs hit business end

Mon, 14 May 2012 20:09:00 GMT

From top to bottom, African leagues are heading into their final days as Orlando Pirates are in the driving seat to retain their title in South Africa.

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.

Wadie Jary, a man in a hurry

Fri, 11 May 2012 15:27:00 GMT

The 39-year-old President of the Tunisian Football Federation (FTF), Wadie Jary, discussed various projects with Joseph S. Blatter at the Home of FIFA on Friday.

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.

Nigeria look to lead lucky two to Japan

Fri, 04 May 2012 02:30:00 GMT

Nigeria's Falconets are aiming for their sixth FIFA U-20 World Cup ahead of Congo DR, while Ghana meet Tunisia in the final round of CAF qualifying with just two spots for Japan 2012 available.

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.

New leader in Tunisia, drama in Ghana

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 17:29:00 GMT

CA Bizertin suffered their first defeat in Tunisia’s Ligue 1, which was enough for African champions Esperance to take the lead, while Asante Kotoko beat Hearts of Oak with a last-minute goal in Ghana’s ‘classico’.

Algeria tightens as Kotoko break away

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 20:36:00 GMT

USM Alger closed within a point of the lead in Algeria after a win over JS Kabylie, while Asante Kotoko opened up a seemingly insurmountable edge in Ghana.

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.

Happy birthday to you!

Sun, 08 Apr 2012 06:31:00 GMT

In our regular Sunday feature, FIFA.com presents you with some of the biggest names in football who will be celebrating their birthdays over the coming week.

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.

Surprise leaders make their case

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 17:38:00 GMT

Nigerian giants Enyimba stumbled to a draw over the weekend, which allowed Enugu Rangers to take top spot, a position also shared by unlikely contenders in Tunisia and Morocco.

Dreams realised by West African trio

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 05:53:00 GMT

Debutants Gambia joined Nigeria and Ghana over the weekend as the qualifiers from Africa for the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Azerbaijan later this year.

Happy birthday to you!

Sun, 01 Apr 2012 06:45:00 GMT

In our regular Sunday feature, FIFA.com presents you with some of the biggest names in football who will be celebrating their birthdays over the coming week.

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.

Former champions draw as road begins

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 14:20:00 GMT

The beginning of the CAF Champions League qualifying first round saw four former winners of the trophy draw, including title-holders Esperance who were held by Wajdi Bouazzi to a 1-1 result in Gambia.

Black Leopards charge continues

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 13:16:00 GMT

Black Leopards continued to defy the odds in the CAF Confederation Cup after a 4-2 win over St Eloi Lupopo left the South Africans with a shot at the last-16, while Kallon FC and Royal Leopard had to settle for draws.

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.

Saihi signs for two more years

Sat, 17 Mar 2012 14:38:00 GMT

Tunisia international Jamel Saihi has signed a fresh two-year contract extension with Ligue 1 side Montpellier, the 25-year-old midfielder committing himself to the club until 2016.

Leaders look over their shoulders

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 14:59:00 GMT

Enyimba made up points on the leaders in Nigeria with their first away win of the season, while Esperance continue their hard push up the table in Tunisia. FIFA.com reviews the weekend's domestic action in Africa.

Ghana get Basetsana, Kenya stun Zambia

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 15:01:00 GMT

The qualifiers for the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup continued in Africa as Ghana set up a crunch clash with South Africa in the next round and Kenya overturned a deficit in the second leg against Zambia.

Good weekend for familiar faces

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 16:06:00 GMT

Benni McCarthy scored a stunning late winner to give Orlando Pirates a boost in South Africa's chasing group, while Asante Kotoko continue to zero in on their first Ghanaian title in four years.

Morocco's Maghreb lift African Super Cup

Sun, 26 Feb 2012 11:54:00 GMT

Moroccan club Maghreb Fes have sprung another surprise at a CAF event by beating Esperance on penalties in the final of the CAF African Super Cup.

Esperance climb, Sundowns hang on

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:44:00 GMT

African champions Esperance are edging into the title picture in Tunisia, while Mamelodi Sundowns stayed top in South Africa despite an unexpected draw. FIFA.com rounds up the domestic action from Africa.

Classic finals whet the appetite

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 10:56:00 GMT

On the eve of Côte d'Ivoire and Zambia's eagerly anticipated meeting in Libreville, FIFA.com looks back at some of the classic finals served up the CAF Africa Cup of Nations over the years.

African six eye Azerbaijan prize

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:59:00 GMT

There were no surprises as Africa’s first round of qualifying for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Azerbaijan 2012 came to a conclusion on Sunday, with six sides now left to fight it out for the three finals slots.

Ghana edge Tunisia after extra time

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 22:20:00 GMT

Ghana are through to the CAF Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals, where they will face Zambia, after overcoming Tunisia 2-1 courtesy of Andre Ayew's winner in extra time.

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.

Ghana prepare for Tunisia tie

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:34:00 GMT

The next step of Ghana's CAF Africa Cup of Nations challenge sees Goran Stevanovic's side take on Tunisia, who will be looking to Youssef Msakni again for inspiration.

Ghanaians discuss Tunisian test

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:35:00 GMT

Ghana assistant coach Kwesi Appiah and players John Pantsil and Asamoah Gyan have weighed in on their forthcoming quarter-final against Tunisia.

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.

New faces lighting up Cup of Nations

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:33:00 GMT

After ten days of action, the 2012 CAF Africa Cup of Nations has already provided a host of shock results and exciting new stars. Here are a half-dozen breakout names from Africa’s showpiece championship.

Gabon stay perfect, Morocco deny Niger

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:42:00 GMT

Co-hosts Gabon continue to impress on home soil with their win over Tunisia confirming top spot and a 100 per cent record, while the penultimate round of group matches also saw Niger denied a first-ever point by Morocco.

Aubameyang ensures Gabon stay perfect

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:28:00 GMT

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's second-half strike gave Gabon their third win in three games as the co-hosts beat Tunisia 1-0 to top CAF Africa Cup of Nations Group C in style.

Jemaa joins Brest on loan

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:36:00 GMT

Brest have announced the loan signing of Auxerre's Tunisian striker Issam Jemaa, as the northern club look to frill the void left by the departed Nolan Roux,

Happy Birthday to you!

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 09:02:00 GMT

FIFA.com is once again celebrating the week of birthdays set to take place over the next week in the football world, including FIFA World Cup™ winners Romario and Joan Capdevila as well as Tunisia boss Sami Trabelsi.

Last-gasp Tunisia see off lively Niger

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:29:00 GMT

Tunisia all but sealed a place in the 2012 CAF Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals with a dramatic 2-1 win over debutants Niger today.

Haggui, Trabelsi discuss Tunisia mission

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:34:00 GMT

Captain Karim Haggui and coach Sami Trabelsi have discussed Tunisia’s 2-1 defeat of Morocco and hopes of becoming African champions.

Fast start fuels Tunisian faith

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:07:00 GMT

When it comes to major international competitions, results are all that count, as Tunisia’s Issam Jomaa reminded FIFA.com in the days leading up to their CAF Africa Cup of Nations debut against Morocco on Monday.

Gabon, Tunisia, put points on the board

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 23:30:00 GMT

Hosts Gabon gave debutants Niger a baptism of fire and Tunisia inflicted more misery on Morocco on day three at the CAF Africa Cup of Nations as matches took place in the Gabonese capital for the first time.

Morocco, Tunisia gear up for 2004 repeat

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 11:25:00 GMT

Morocco and Tunisia are prepared to begin their 2012 CAD Africa Cup of Nations campaigns in a re-run of the 2004 final, with the two favourites for Group C qualification hoping for the perfect start.

Gabon coach revels in debut excitement

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 19:13:00 GMT

Monday heralds Gabon's first game as co-host of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations, but coach Gernot Rohr is gearing up for his first ever taste of the tournament, and found it difficult to contain his excitement.

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

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.

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.

Haggui: Anything can happen

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 09:18:00 GMT

FIFA.com speaks exclusively to Tunisia captain Karim Haggui about his fifth consecutive CAF Africa Cup of Nations, and his team's chances of lifting the trophy.

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.