FIFA’s decision-making bodies have become more representative than ever, with a recent major restructuring ensuring that all 208 member associations have at least one delegate on a FIFA committee.
The beach soccer world has started 2012 just as it ended 2011: at a frenetic pace. FIFA.com has the details in its latest round-up of events on planet beach soccer.
2013 CAF Africa Cup of Nations
Nigeria struggled to a scoreless away draw, Cameroon needed a late goal to win and Kenya beat Togo as qualifying for next year’s CAF Africa Cup of Nations got underway on Wednesday.
Cape Verde Islands and Congo DR secured vital away wins over Madagascar and Seychelles in CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2013 qualifying, while Nigeria and Ethiopia were held to goalless draws with Rwanda and Benin respectively.
Despite suffering a blow in failing to qualify for the CAF Africa Cup of Nations, Uganda managed to regroup, winning the Cecafa Cup and climbing the World Ranking as a result.
After the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2011, the development of the game has moved at incredible pace and over the last two months Russia claimed yet another crown, while an El Salvador star has hit the books.
2012 CAF Africa Cup of Nations
2012 CAF Africa Cup of Nations
