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Egypt snatch dramatic late win

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 19:59:00 GMT

Mohamed Aboutrika scored a penalty to earn Egypt a dramatic 2-1 home victory over Zimbabwe in their 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifier. Hosny Abd Rabou had earlier put the Pharaohs ahead before Knowledge Musona levelled.

Bradley: No margin for error

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 14:48:00 GMT

With many predicting a comfortable home win for Egypt against Zimbabwe, Pharoahs coach Bob Bradley has insisted that both he and his players will not be taking their opponents lightly.

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.

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.

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.

Zimbabwe appoint Pagels as new coach

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 09:48:00 GMT

Klaus Dieter Pagels has been named as the new coach of Zimbabwe, replacing Rahman Gumbo, as the side look to push for 2014 FIFA World Cup™ qualification.

Gumbo resigns from Zimbabwe post

Sun, 25 Nov 2012 23:00:00 GMT

Zimbabwe's national coach Rahman Gumbo has resigned after failing to lead his side to the 2013 CAF Africa Cup of Nations tournament in neighbouring South Africa next year.

Ethiopia hosts Centre workshop

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 11:11:00 GMT

Delegates from all 20 Football for Hope Centres have been meeting in the Ethiopian capital of Addis Abeba for the fifth Football for Hope Centre Host Workshop.

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.

Comebacks, shocks as continental line-up set

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 04:07:00 GMT

Four teams reversed their ties from the first leg in the final qualifying stage for January's CAF Africa Cup of Nations, although Cameroon suffered a shock elimination at the hands of a resurgent Cape Verde Islands.

Cameroon crash out, Ethiopia qualify

Sun, 14 Oct 2012 18:04:00 GMT

Cameroon have failed to reach the CAF Africa Cup of Nations again after losing 3-2 on aggregate to Cape Verde Islands, while Ethiopia saw off Sudan to reach the finals.

Big guns facing elimination

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 08:07:00 GMT

There will be tension across the entire African continent this weekend as 15 berths for next year's CAF Africa Cup of Nations go on the line, with a number of upsets on the cards.

Rebounding Zimbabwe aim even higher

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 09:23:00 GMT

With qualification for the 2013 CAF Africa Cup of Nations potentially one win away, the Warriors have been fighting their way up the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking and are dreaming of even bigger rewards.

Esperance surge, Douala rule Cameroon

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 17:44:00 GMT

Union Douala won their first Cameroonian league title in over two decades, while Tunisian champions Esperance moved into an ideal spot to defend their crown.

Elephants rampage, Indomitable Lions fade

Sun, 09 Sep 2012 22:30:00 GMT

Côte d'Ivoire impressed in a goalfest against Senegal, holders Zambia left a lot to do in the second leg, and four-time winners Cameroon slumped to defeat. FIFA.com reviews the latest CAF Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

First-leg leads for Mozambique, Zimbabwe

Sun, 09 Sep 2012 17:14:00 GMT

Mozambique and Zimbabwe both secured an advantage after the first leg of their 2013 CAF Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, beating Morocco and Angola respectively.

Regional rivalries highlight last round

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 08:29:00 GMT

A west African derby between Côte d’Ivoire and Senegal is the most hotly anticipated of the final stage of 2013 AFCON qualifying ties, which begin this weekend.

Joy for Casa Sport, worries for Pirates

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 17:38:00 GMT

Casa Sports snatched the title away on the final day to win their first Senegalese league crown, while Orlando Pirates stumbled badly in South Africa.

Integrity workshop well received in Africa

Sun, 26 Aug 2012 19:29:00 GMT

Football leaders from southern Africa described FIFA’s Integrity in Sport workshop in Johannesburg at the weekend as a “wonderful opportunity to learn”.

Tense finish ensues in Nigeria, Highlanders march on

Mon, 20 Aug 2012 16:26:00 GMT

With one round of matches to go, Nigeria's Premier League could still be won by three teams, while the leaders have stayed unbeaten in Angola and Zimbabwe.

Frontrunners stay the course in Africa

Mon, 06 Aug 2012 16:42:00 GMT

Cameroon's Union Douala kept the form as they chase their first title in over two decades, and there was also good news for the top teams in Zimbabwe and Angola.

Shock in Cameroon, spoils split in Zimbabwe

Mon, 23 Jul 2012 20:00:00 GMT

Cameroon's Elite One has its third leader in three weeks after Union Douala upset Coton Sport, while the 'classico' in Zimbabwe ended in a dramatic draw.

African leaders keep noses in front

Mon, 02 Jul 2012 15:12:00 GMT

FIFA.com rounds up the weekend action from Africa's domestic leagues, which included seven-goal Esperance staying top in Tunisia, and unbeaten leaders in Angola and Zimbabwe picking up draws.

Hosts slam doors in AFCON preliminaries

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 00:41:00 GMT

Nigeria and Cameroon were among the big names to advance to the final round of 2013 CAF Africa Cup of Nations qualifying, however seven-time African champions Egypt have it all to do in a fortnight.

Futsal going from strength to strength

Wed, 13 Jun 2012 18:59:00 GMT

Futsal is now being played at one level or another in 150 of FIFA’s 209 member associations, an increase of 18 per cent on 2006. FIFA.com sheds some light on the game’s growing popularity.

Late goals go North Africa's way

Sun, 10 Jun 2012 22:29:00 GMT

Libya and Egypt both secured dramatic late wins on Sunday as Africa's FIFA World Cup™ qualifying group stage continued in thrilling fashion.

Crunch clashes come early in Africa

Fri, 08 Jun 2012 04:18:00 GMT

Algeria are just one of the African favourites making tricky away debuts this weekend in Brazil 2014 qualifying, while Ghana travel to face continental champions Zambia. FIFA.com previews a heavy schedule of crucial fixtures in Africa.

Bafana falter on day of frustration

Sun, 03 Jun 2012 21:49:00 GMT

It was a tough day for strikers in Africa as Bafana Bafana were held at home by Ethiopia, Nigeria just earned a win and no side managed more than a single goal.

African favourites seek home comfort

Thu, 31 May 2012 02:41:00 GMT

The Brazil 2014 preliminaries reach the group stage in Africa this weekend with a host of continental giants seeking to ease anxieties by making a positive start to their respective campaigns.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Super Bruce!

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 09:07:00 GMT

Every Monday, FIFA.com delivers you a football-related photo you won’t be able to resist paying a second glance to. This week’s involves a madcap goalkeeper impersonating a superhero.

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.

Mozambican clubs advance in Africa

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 12:29:00 GMT

It was a good weekend for Mozambique on the continental stage as both Liga Muculmana and Ferroviario Maputo made it to the next rounds of the CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup respectively.

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.

Surprises continue in Africa

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 01:48:00 GMT

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.

Congo DR take advantage, Nigeria held

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 21:27:00 GMT

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.

Training, tournaments dominate in Futsal

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:39:00 GMT

FIFA.com's latest monthly Futsal round-up reflects on another busy period of training seminars and tournaments, as well as the announcements of the hosts for the UEFA Futsal EURO 2014 and the UEFA Futsal Cup.

Familiar names grab trophies

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 19:47:00 GMT

Titles were won in Côte d’Ivoire, Sudan and Zimbabwe by teams familiar with the top of the table, while the league race in Kenya is down to the final week with all to play for.

Asamoah joy, Uche brothers lift Nigeria

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 22:58:00 GMT

Derek Asamoah made his recall to the Ghana squad count, scoring the winner in a 2-1 friendly win over Gabon, while Kalu Uche and brother Ikechukwu secured a 2-0 win for Nigeria over Zambia.

Pienaar recalled for South Africa friendlies

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 21:46:00 GMT

South Africa coach Pitso Mosimane has recalled Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Steven Pienaar for two international friendlies against Côte d’Ivoire and Zimbabwe.

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.

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.

'RianaEloise': It’s never too late

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 07:16:00 GMT

Every Thursday we interview one of our recent weekly winners of FIFA Match Predictor.

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.