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Cairo giants square off in CAF Champions League

Tue, 14 May 2013 18:26:00 GMT

The CAF Champions League group stage draw was held Tuesday in Cairo to determine the placement of the eight teams vying for the African club crown, and Cario rivals Al Ahly and Zamalek were both drawn into Group A.

Egyptian duo advance amid thrills

Mon, 06 May 2013 06:04:00 GMT

Zamalek and Al Ahly were two of just three North African sides to advance to the group stage of the CAF Champions League after a dramatic weekend in the continent's biggest club competition.

Bangura determined to make history again

Fri, 03 May 2013 06:57:00 GMT

Umaru Bangura tells FIFA.com he is hoping to help Sierra Leone to an unlikely qualification for Brazil 2014 having been a key member of the nation’s historic appearance at a previous FIFA tournament ten years ago.

Pressure is on in Africa

Fri, 03 May 2013 04:57:00 GMT

The weekend's return leg in the second round of qualifying for the CAF Champions League will determine which teams reach the group stage of Africa's biggest club competition, and some giants have a lot of work to do.

Ivorians lead the way for the first time

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 03:15:00 GMT

Côte d'Ivoire beat Nigeria in the final for their first continental crown at U-17 level as the two west Africans joined the north African duo of Tunisia and Morocco in qualifying for the FIFA U-17 World Cup UAE 2013.

Zamalek, Mazembe stumble

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 03:27:00 GMT

Zamalek were held to a 1-1 draw at home by Ethiopian side Saint George in the Round of 16 of Africa's biggest club competition, which also saw a defeat for TP Mazembe and away draws by Al Ahly and Esperance.

Tricky away tests for African giants

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:01:00 GMT

TP Mazembe are on the road at South Africa's Orlando Pirates in the CAF Champions League Round of 16, while Al Ahly and Esperance face North African derbies this weekend.

North Africa duo secure tickets to UAE 2013

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:28:00 GMT

Morocco and Tunisia have both booked their ticket to the FIFA U-17 World Cup UAE 2013 after the North African pair reached the semi-finals of the CAF U-17 Championship.

African finalists eye four U-17 spots

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 04:42:00 GMT

The Africa U-17 Championship begins this weekend with hosts Morocco and seven other challengers looking to join the continent's best youth sides at the FIFA U-17 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates later this year.

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.

African clubs eye last 16

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 15:09:00 GMT

Africa's biggest club competition will be cut down to 16 teams after this weekend's fixtures, which feature ambitious Kenyan club Tusker trying to upset champions Al Ahly.

Maaloul: Tunisia are in an excellent position

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 16:10:00 GMT

Nabil Maaloul speaks to FIFA.com about his team's standing in Brazil 2014 qualifying, the recent struggles of some of his star names and why he is looking to bring in new players.

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.

Nigeria snatch point, Elephants cruise

Sat, 23 Mar 2013 20:34:00 GMT

Nigeria waited until the last minute of stoppage time to secure a 1-1 draw with Kenya in African FIFA World Cup™ qualifying, while Côte d'Ivoire beat Gambia 3-0 and Burkina Faso won 4-0 against Niger.

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.

Big boys join the fight

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 10:48:00 GMT

Eight clubs that received byes past the first round of action join the CAF Champions League in the Round of 32 this weekend, adding a few big names to proceedings.

Firsts, seconds and goals galore

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 11:33:00 GMT

The heroics of Barcelona and their No10 and Galatasaray and their No17 feature in FIFA.com’s latest stats review, alongside a coach’s invincibility in Buenos Aires, and goal blitzes on Merseyside and in Haute-Savoie.

Favourites advance to the next stage

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 06:47:00 GMT

Representatives from Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa and Egypt easily won their ties over the weekend to advance to the Round of 32 in Africa's biggest club competition.

Happy Birthday to you!

Sun, 17 Feb 2013 09:22:00 GMT

As is tradition on a Sunday, FIFA.com looks ahead to the week of footballing birthdays, including creative maestros Beppe Signori, Enzo Scifo and Jari Litmanen as well as some midfield steel in the shape of Claude Makelele.

Super Eagles soar all the way to Brazil

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 05:47:00 GMT

Nigeria concluded a thrilling tournament by edging Burkina Faso to win a third continental crown and book passage to the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup. FIFA.com reviews all the action from a fascinating 23 days in South Africa.

Trabelsi leaves Tunisia role

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 14:16:00 GMT

Tunisia coach Sami Trabelsi has resigned after his side failed to progress from the group stages of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations, with the Tunisian Football Federation outlining potential successors.

Desailly: I want to see creative sparkle

Sat, 02 Feb 2013 07:55:00 GMT

Ghana-born former French international captain Marcel Desailly has been taking in the CAF Africa Cup of Nations and speaks to FIFA.com on the tournament so far.

Togo hold Tunisia to edge through

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 19:10:00 GMT

Togo and Tunisia drew 1-1, with the latter missing a late penalty that ultimately cost them a place in the last eight and sent their opponents through.

Ivorians too strong for Tunisia

Sat, 26 Jan 2013 17:22:00 GMT

Gervinho, Yaya Toure and Didier Ya Konan were on target as Côte d'Ivoire beat Tunisia 3-0 to edge closer to the CAF Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals.

Algeria coach: I have no regrets

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 17:56:00 GMT

Before facing Togo and Côte d'Ivoire, Algeria coach Vahid Halilhodzic will look to reorganise his team to bolster his chances of moving into the quarter-finals.

Msakni strike breaks northern deadlock

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 20:23:00 GMT

With a 0-0 draw looking almost a certainty, Tunisia stunned northern neighbours Algeria with a fine stoppage-time goal from Youssef Msakni to see them move joint-top of Group D.

Fireworks sure to light up Africa

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 07:14:00 GMT

Africa’s continental championships begin on Saturday in South Africa with the only sure thing seemingly that there are no sure things at the 2013 CAF Africa Cup of Nations.

Ecuador, Haiti climb to highest-ever slots

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 09:00:00 GMT

Ecuador and Haiti have risen personal bests of 12th and 38th respectively on the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking, while Uzbekistan, Panama, Libya and Cuba have also made impressive progress.

The AFCON in numbers

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 17:56:00 GMT

Didier Drogba is hoping to add to his ten lifetime goals at the CAF Africa Cup of Nations during the 29th edition of the tournament.

Jemaa: This time I want to go all the way

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 06:38:00 GMT

Issam Jemaa is set to play in his fifth CAF African Cup of Nations when the tournament kicks off this weekend. He spoke to FIFA.com about his desire to bring the trophy back to Tunisia for the first time in almost a decade.

New stars waiting to shine in Africa

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:12:00 GMT

The CAF Africa Cup of Nations is known as an exciting showpiece for young talent, and FIFA.com has compiled a list of fledgling players poised for a breakthrough at this month's event.

Happy birthday to you!

Sun, 06 Jan 2013 09:07:00 GMT

Robert Prosinecki, Gennaro Gattuso and Andy Carroll feature in our usual look at the upcoming week's birthday boys and girls in the world of football.

CAN hopefuls in friendly action

Mon, 31 Dec 2012 08:10:00 GMT

Ethiopia, Tunisia and Togo were among the winners as the year ended with a host of pre-Africa Cup of Nations friendly matches.

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.

Happy Birthday to you!

Sun, 23 Dec 2012 08:32:00 GMT

Vicente Del Bosque, Hugo Lloris and Melissa Tancredi all feature in our regular look at the forthcoming week's birthday boys and girls.

Al Ahly in seventh heaven after surprise win

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 08:03:00 GMT

FIFA.com wraps up the CAF Champions League finale as Egypt's Al Ahly won an emotional seventh African crown in stunning fashion at the expense of defending champions Esperance, to secure passage to the FIFA Club World Cup.

Ahly win record seventh African title

Sat, 17 Nov 2012 20:01:00 GMT

Al Ahly of Egypt won their seventh CAF Champions League title after they defeated Esperance 3-2 on aggregate on Saturday in Tunis.

Esperance out to join elite group

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 08:46:00 GMT

FIFA.com previews the conclusion to the CAF Champions League, with Tunisia's Esperance to join an elite group of back-to-back winners if they can hold off Egyptian giants Al Ahly on home soil.

Gomaa: Ahly looking for ‘miracle’ in second leg

Thu, 15 Nov 2012 10:19:00 GMT

Ahead of this weekend's CAF Champions League finale, FIFA.com speaks with Al Ahly legend Wael Gomaa, who says that the six-time African champions have added incentive to end Esperance's hold on the trophy.

Ibra turns on the style, France impress again

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 23:10:00 GMT

FIFA.com wraps up a big night of international action across the globe highlighted by an impressive win for France in Italy, a Zlatan Ibrahimovic masterclass and Saudi Arabia denying Argentina.

Drama, draws and dazzling displays

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 23:06:00 GMT

A busy night of international football saw France claim a late win against Italy, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Luis Suarez shine, while Saudi Arabia claimed a famous draw with Argentina.

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.

African glory hangs in the balance

Mon, 05 Nov 2012 00:32:00 GMT

The 2012 CAF Champions League will come down to 90 minutes after continental giants Esperance and Al Ahly played out an entertaining 1-1 draw in the opening leg of the decider.

Pair continue historic duel

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 11:20:00 GMT

As Al Ahly and Esperance ST prepare for the first leg of the CAF Champions League final, FIFA.com examines the history between Egyptian and Tunisian sides in the competition.

African heavyweights prepare for final bout

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 02:29:00 GMT

Holders Esperance travel to Egypt to take on Al Ahly in the first leg of the CAF Champions League final this weekend without young star Youssef Msakni, in what is expected to be an emotional contest in Alexandria.

Ragued: Ahly final will be a chess match

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 13:53:00 GMT

An experienced Tunisian international in his first year with Esperance, Houcine Ragued says Egyptian giants Al Ahly will provide a massive test even for the high-flying holders in the Champions League final, which begins this weekend.

Happy birthday to you!

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 08:52:00 GMT

FIFA.com looks ahead to another week of birthdays featuring young Tunisian talent Youssef Msakni, England women's star Kelly Smith, Argentinian icon Diego Maradona and Netherlands legend Marco van Basten.

Draw pairs Zambia, Nigeria in South Africa

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 22:42:00 GMT

Reigning CAF Africa Cup of Nations champions Zambia have been drawn alongside Nigeria for the upcoming tournament in South Africa, while runners-up Côte d'Ivoire will face north-African pair Algeria and Tunisia.

Esperance, Ahly set up dream final

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 05:22:00 GMT

North African giants Esperance and Al Ahly did the hard work in the second leg of the semi-finals, both winning 1-0 to clinch spots in the final of Africa’s biggest club competition.