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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.

The emerging stars of Africa

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 09:09:00 GMT

FIFA.com looks at 11 of the players who have grabbed the spotlight during qualifying for Gabon/Equatorial Guinea 2012 and are being tipped to do the same during the African Zone preliminaries for Brazil 2014.

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.

Senegal leaders trip, changes in Zambia

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 16:46:00 GMT

US Ouakam were forced to wait on their title celebrations in Senegal as they lost at home to Niary Tally, while Power Dynamos have taken the slenderest of leads in Zambia.

Mapeza: Magical outlook for Warriors

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 07:00:00 GMT

An iconic player in Zimbabwean football history, Norman Mapeza is now hoping to find success as a coach by blending a talented generation of youngsters into an effective national side.

Ouakam edge closer, Benni's instant impact

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 15:27:00 GMT

Benni McCarthy made a fairy tale start to his return to South African league football with a goal for Orlando Pirates, while US Ouakam closed in on a first-ever league title in Senegal with four rounds left to play.

Dramatic day of friendlies in Africa

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 16:02:00 GMT

Morocco, Tunisia and Gambia posted morale-boosting wins midweek in Africa, as South Africa also impressed and Didier Drogba edged closer to an important milestone.

A test for the Pharaohs

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 20:43:00 GMT

Despite their recent worrying dip in form, Egypt are the favourites to take Group G of African qualifying, where the threat will come from improving Guinea and Zimbabwe.

“11 for Health” comes to Colombia

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 16:33:00 GMT

FIFA, the Colombian government and the Colombian FA launched the ambitious health programme “11 for Health” in Bogota on Sunday.

Bad patch for African leaders

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 13:37:00 GMT

FIFA.com looks back at the weekend action in Africa, where teams at the top of the tables in Angola and Nigeria continued their struggles, while a fairytale club leads the pack in Zimbabwe.

Hot shots hunt decisive All-Africa goals

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 09:01:00 GMT

Some of Africa's young, up-and-coming talent will be out to seal their country's safe passage to the All-Africa Games, with South Africa star Bongani Ndulula and Nigeria's Nosa Igiehor looking to keep up their scoring streak.

FIFA President travels to Zimbabwe and South Africa

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 20:29:00 GMT

The FIFA President visited the Zimbabwe Football Association on 4 July on his way to South Africa to Durban for the 123rd IOC Session.

FIFA’s “11 for Health” programme goes global – roll-out in Mexico

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 19:01:00 GMT

FIFA and the Mexican Football Association (FMF) joined forces at the Ministry of Health in Mexico City today, 1 July 2011, to announce the roll-out of the Football for Health initiative.

Mexico rocket ninth, Africans make ground

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 09:00:00 GMT

Mexico's CONCACAF Gold Cup triumph helped them return to the top ten for the first time since July 2007, while Côte d’Ivoire, Zimbabwe, Liberia, Comoros, Sierra Leone and Central African Republic also climbed impressively.

Holders beaten by Congo DR in qualifier

Sun, 26 Jun 2011 19:45:00 GMT

Cameroon lost the first leg of their All-Africa Games against Congo DR 1-0 as they hoped to make it to the tournament proper and retain the competition's football title for a fourth successive time.

Nigeria suffer Cup setback

Sun, 05 Jun 2011 18:46:00 GMT

Ethiopia shocked Argentina-conquerors Nigeria as they held the the 'Super Eagles' to a 2-2 draw and damaging their chances of going to the 2012 CAF African Nations Cup, while Zimbabwe beat Mali 2-1.

Giresse overlooks Mali star Keita

Sat, 04 Jun 2011 09:48:00 GMT

Mali coach Alan Giresse has decided to leave UEFA Champions League-winning midfielder Seydou Keita for their CAF African Nations Cup qualifier with Zimbabwe, stating his inclusion would disrupt the squad's harmony.

Are you sure that’s the right score?

Fri, 27 May 2011 15:29:00 GMT

FIFA.com remembers the highest-scoring fixtures in football history, featuring stunning defeats for Barcelona, a UEFA Champions League record and improbable scoreline specialists Borussia Dortmund and Marseille.

African Leagues review

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 14:45:00 GMT

Raja Casablanca took command of the Moroccan Botola with a 3-0 victory, while upstarts in Ghana, Kenya and Zimbabwe all made inroads in their respective title races.

African Leagues review

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 18:31:00 GMT

The Moroccan Botola has its fourth new leader in recent weeks, while early days stayed good for current table toppers in Kenya and Zimbabwe.

Esperance, Dynamos fly out the blocks

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 13:28:00 GMT

Clubs with byes in the previous round entered the fray as last year's losing finalists Esperance scored five without reply against ASPAC, while Dynamos overwhelmed Mouloudia Alger with a four-star showing.

Mapeza appointed in Zimbabwe

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 21:56:00 GMT

Zimbabwe named former national team midfielder Norman Mapeza as head coach, the country's FA president was quoted as saying in the local press.

Buffaloes roam ahead for Swaziland

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 14:59:00 GMT

Young Buffaloes became the first Swazi club in two decades to advance in the CAF Champions League, while South Africa's SuperSport United set up a massive clash with Egyptian giants Al Ahly.

Africa's domestic elite eye chance to shine

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 06:30:00 GMT

Africa’s home-based players will be in the spotlight this month as the continent’s exciting batch of domestic national teams fight for the CAF African Nations Championship in Sudan.

Favourites rack up goals in Africa

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 13:43:00 GMT

Former champions Raja Casablanca, ASEC Abidjan and Zamalek all got off to healthy starts in the first weekend of action in the CAF Champions League, scoring 21 goals between them.

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.

African Leagues review

Mon, 20 Dec 2010 15:52:00 GMT

The Zimbabwean league was settled on the final day by goal difference, while Mamelodi Sundowns and Bechem Chelsea continued their good form in South Africa and Ghana respectively. FIFA.com take a tour of action on the continent.

Knowledge is the key for Zimbabwe

Tue, 07 Dec 2010 17:10:00 GMT

At just 20 years old, Zimbabwe striker Knowledge Musona is emerging as one of the hottest properties in in the South African Premier League, but as FIFA.com finds out, he is hungry to learn more.

A history of drama in Africa’s club final

Fri, 29 Oct 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Ahead of the first-leg of the CAF Champions League final this weekend, FIFA.com takes a look back at the clubs, players and moments that have defined the continent's biggest club match.

Egypt stunned in Niger amid upsets

Sun, 10 Oct 2010 23:55:00 GMT

Defeat for champions Egypt against Niger and surprise losses for both Algeria and Nigeria capped a poor round for the favourites in CAF Africa Cup of Nations qualifying.

Zimbabwe name Belgian Saintfiet as coach

Sat, 25 Sep 2010 11:13:00 GMT

Zimbabwe have appointed Belgian Nambia coach Tom Saintfiet to lead their team towards the African Cup of Nations in 2012, state media has announced today.

Arabic flavour to African semis

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 11:00:00 GMT

Esperance will meet Al Ahly as JS Kabylie face TP Mazembe in the semi-finals of the CAF Champions League, after the group stage reached its conclusion at the weekend.

African giants Mazembe, Ahly into semis

Mon, 13 Sep 2010 00:14:00 GMT

Title holders TP Mazembe of Democratic Republic of Congo and record six-time winners Al Ahly of Egypt edged into the CAF Champions League semi-finals with narrow home victories.

Trio out to join JSK

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 17:48:00 GMT

Esperance need only a home draw in the penultimate round to join JS Kabylie in the semi-finals, while victory could prove enough for Al Ahly and TP Mazembe to progress.

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.

JSK reach semis, Esperance on cusp

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:32:00 GMT

JS Kabylie drew 1-1 at Al Ahly to guarantee themselves a place in the semi-finals, while Esperance’s 3-0 win over TP Mazembe left them five points clear of third-placed ES Setif with two rounds remaining.

Benjani close to Blackburn move

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:39:00 GMT

Zimbabwe striker Benjani Mwaruwari is close to joining Premier League club Blackburn Rovers.

Ten shining moments in Singapore

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 03:30:00 GMT

The inaugural Youth Olympics in Singapore produced 13 days of fabulous football, and FIFA.com takes a look back at ten of the tournaments’ finest moments.

Vanuatu, T&T finish brightly

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 17:23:00 GMT

Despite entering their last match without a win, Vanuatu and Trinidad and Tobago finished their tournament on a high as they recorded victories over Zimbabwe and Papua New Guinea in their respective fifth place play-offs.

Losers out to defend pride

Sun, 22 Aug 2010 06:36:00 GMT

Pride is at stake as the pointless teams from the Youth Olympic Football Tournaments prepare to take to the field for the fifth-place play-offs.

Bolivia and Montenegro into last four

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 17:15:00 GMT

Bolivia struck nine unanswered goals past Haiti to reach the semi-finals with Montenegro's achieving the same following a 2-1 win over Zimbabwe.

Kabylie and Mazembe edge crucial victories

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 14:12:00 GMT

JS Kabylie beat Al Ahly to go five points clear at the summit of Group B, while TP Mazembe snatched a win over Esperance to replace their opponents atop of Group A.