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France fail to fire against Tunisia

Sun, 30 May 2010 22:44:00 GMT

France's preparations for the FIFA World Cup suffered a reality check on Sunday as they came from behind to snatch a 1-1 draw against Tunisia.

New stars emerge in Angola

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 09:11:00 GMT

The Cup of Nations was a showcase for players seemingly on the cusp of greatness. We look at Egypt’s Gedo and a few other stars in the making.

Lions through on dramatic day

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 19:50:00 GMT

Cameroon made it five from five for FIFA World Cup qualifiers in the Africa Cup of Nations last eight, but not without help from surprising Zambia.

Lions tear Group D wide open

Sun, 17 Jan 2010 22:44:00 GMT

Cameroon came from behind to defeat Zambia 3-2, while Tunisia and Gabon drew to leave all four teams with a way through at the Cup of Nations.

Tunisia sack coach Coelho

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:32:00 GMT

Tunisia have sacked coach Humberto Coelho after their failure to qualify for South Africa 2010 with Faouzi Benzarti named as Coelho's replacement.

Cameroon and Nigeria celebrate

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:30:00 GMT

The Indomitable Lions and the Super Eagles booked their places at South Africa 2010, while Egypt and Algeria face play-off on Wednesday.

African qualifiers preview

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:19:00 GMT

Algeria or Egypt? Cameroon or Gabon? Tunisia or Nigeria? A dramatic conclusion ensues as Africa's last three places at the FIFA World Cup are seized.

North African duo a step closer

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 23:57:00 GMT

Late goals made for a dramatic day of qualifying as Tunisia and Algeria stayed on course for South Africa 2010 at the expense of Nigeria and Egypt.

Desert Warriors date with destiny

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 01:05:00 GMT

The penultimate qualifying matches for the South Africa 2010 may see Algeria qualify for the finals for the first time in more than 23 years.

Ben Khalfallah: We can’t let it slip

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 08:23:00 GMT

Fahid Ben Khalfallah speaks to FIFA.com about Tunisia's forthcoming meeting with Kenya and his confidence they will edge Nigeria for qualification.

Four places still up for grabs

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 08:12:00 GMT

FIFA.com looks at the preliminary picture in the Africa Zone with just two matchdays remaining in the final round of an exciting qualifying campaign.

Last-minute Tunisia grab draw in Nigeria

Sun, 06 Sep 2009 20:32:00 GMT

Nigeria's hopes for a place at 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa were severely dented by the concession of a late equaliser at home to Group B rivals Tunisia.

Finals joy for Ghana

Sun, 06 Sep 2009 20:16:00 GMT

Ghana became the first African nation to win their way to the 2010 FIFA World Cup while Tunisia stole a late and potentially crucial point in Nigeria.

Follow the action - LIVE

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 16:38:00 GMT

You can follow all of today's qualifying action live on FIFA.com via the EMIRATES MatchCast. So, come and join fans from across the world.

First Tunisia call for Chahed

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 11:20:00 GMT

Tunisia coach Humberto Coelho has handed a first call-up to German-born Sofien Chahed for the key FIFA World Cup qualifier against Nigeria.

Yakubu and Martins out

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 14:55:00 GMT

Everton striker Yakubu Aiyegbeni and Obafemi Martins of Wolfsburg have not been picked by Nigeria for next month's crunch qualifier against Tunisia.

Qualification in sight for African trio

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 09:46:00 GMT

The current African Zone qualifiers for South Africa 2010 has seen several countries taking steady strides towards next year's event.

Visitors thrive in African Zone

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 23:21:00 GMT

There were away successes for Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire and Algeria with Kenya the only home side to win in 20 June's six South Africa 2010 qualifiers.

The favourites emerge unscathed

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 23:01:00 GMT

Algeria, Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire were all able to celebrate wins as the third round of qualifying for South Africa 2010 reached the halfway stage.

Algerian 'Foxes' outwit Zambia

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 17:55:00 GMT

Algeria beat Zambia 2-0 in a FIFA World Cup qualifier to go top of African zone Group C, as Majid Bougherra and Rafik Saifi struck to secure the points.

African eagles top the bill

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 15:09:00 GMT

Some of Africa's contenders will go head-to-head this weekend in three of the continent's five South Africa 2010 preliminary groups.

Nigeria drop five from camp

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 03:25:00 GMT

Nigeria coach Shuaibu Amodu has omitted five players from a squad that will head to Malta ahead of the South Africa 2010 qualifier against Tunisia.

Kanu: Tunisia key for Nigeria

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 22:36:00 GMT

Nwankwo Kanu has said that Nigeria's South Africa2010 qualifier against Tunisia could decide whether they will be part of next year's tournament.

Panthers set the pace in Africa

Sat, 06 Jun 2009 20:14:00 GMT

Gabon's emphatic 3-0 win over Togo was the standout result on a day of African action that also brought joy to Zambia, Burkina Faso and Tunisia.

African contest hots up

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 03:30:00 GMT

Following some opening round shocks, FIFA World Cup qualifying in Africa could have a vastly clearer picture following this weekend's vital matches.

Monteiro believes in Mozambique

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 09:07:00 GMT

Following their 0-0 draw with Nigeria, Mozambique's Dario Monteiro says his country can cause an upset in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

Africa's French connection

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 17:30:00 GMT

French coaches have a history of plying their trade on the African continent, and FIFA.com casts an eye over some of the first, best and worst.

Gabon bask in the glory

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 13:39:00 GMT

There has been widespread and understandably varied reaction to the opening matches in the final group phase of Africa's 2010 qualifiers.

Upsets add to African intrigue

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 12:21:00 GMT

Gabon, Mozambique, Togo and Zambia pulled off surprise results to heighten the appeal of the final phase of African qualifying for South Africa 2010.

Gabon stun Morocco, Togo triumph

Sat, 28 Mar 2009 22:39:00 GMT

Gabon grabbed the headlines as Round 3 of the Africa Zone qualifying competition began, while Emmanuel Adebayor was on target in Togo's win.

Final surge begins in Africa

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 11:31:00 GMT

The final phase of African Zone qualifying for South Africa 2010 will begin this weekend, with 20 teams chasing five places at the FIFA World Cup.

Darragi drafted in for Tunisia

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 19:01:00 GMT

Esperance midfielder Oussama Darragi has been called up for Tunisia's qualifier in Kenya following injuries to Jamel Saifi and Khaled Souissi.

Jomaa savouring Tunisian tonic

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 11:59:00 GMT

FIFA.com hears from Lens forward Issam Jomaa on why battling for a FIFA World Cup place represents a release from the tension of Ligue 2.

Nigeria's giants target ticket

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:03:00 GMT

Nigeria look like the favourites in Africa's Group B, paired alongside tricky Tunisia and unknown quantities Mozambique and Kenya.

Cameroon handed tough test

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 11:25:00 GMT

The Indomitable Lions have been handed a group with Togo, Morocco and Gabon. Egypt, meanwhile, were placed with Rwanda, Algeria and Zambia.

Watch the draw live on FIFA.com!

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 15:52:00 GMT

Follow the draw for the final round of African Zone qualifiers for the 2010 FIFA World Cup streamed live on Wednesday at 12.00 CET.

Joy and pain in Africa

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 18:27:00 GMT

Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda and Sudan are among the teams through to the final round of CAF qualifying, but Senegal and Congo DR are out.

African seeds established

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 09:08:00 GMT

Cameroon, Egypt, Ghana, Nigeria and Côte d'Ivoire are the seeded teams for the final round of African qualifying for South Africa 2010.

Big names make no mistake

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 22:35:00 GMT

Senegal were the only major side to fall as Round Three of the African qualifiers for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa entered the final straight.

Fairy tale endings still open

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 08:27:00 GMT

With 17 places in the next round up for grabs on the final weekend of the first group phase, FIFA.com previews the action in Groups 7-12.

All to play for in Africa

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 09:43:00 GMT

With so many places still up for grabs and a plethora of potential outcomes, FIFA.com takes you through the possible scenarios group-by-group.

FIFA determines kick-off times

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 16:19:00 GMT

FIFA has decided against all games on the final matchday of the African Zone qualifying for South Africa 2010 kicking off simultaneously.

Cameroon make the cut

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 22:10:00 GMT

Cameroon made sure of their place in the final phase of African qualifying for South Africa 2010, while Burkina Faso drew with Tunisia.

African hopefuls on the brink

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 02:07:00 GMT

In the second half of FIFA.com's preview of this weekend's African qualifiers for South Africa 2010, we look ahead to the action in Groups 7 to 12.

Another chance for Ben Khalfallah

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 23:50:00 GMT

Tunisia coach Humberto Coelho has named Caen's Fahid Ben Khalfallah and Al Ahly's Anis Boujlebene for his 25-man squad for the upcoming qualifiers.

Haggui: We're in danger

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 07:06:00 GMT

With Tunisia soon to face a vital test in Burkina Faso, the Carthage Eagles defender spoke to FIFA.com about their hopes for South Africa 2010.

All change in Africa's dugouts

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 09:41:00 GMT

FIFA.com looks at how the African nations' new managers have fared in FIFA World Cup qualifying since taking charge of their respective teams.

Burkina Faso setting breakneck pace

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 08:05:00 GMT

Groups 7 to 12 of the African qualifiers have thrown up surprises aplenty; none bigger than Burkina Faso being the only team on maximum points.

No stopping Nigeria

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 22:37:00 GMT

The Super Eagles became the first side to qualify for phase three of the African preliminaries when they beat Equatorial Guinea 2-0 on Saturday.

Shock leaders aim to keep hold

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:56:00 GMT

FIFA.com continues its in-depth preview of this weekend's qualifying action in Africa with a look at the crucial fixtures in Groups 7 through 12.

Tunisia do just enough

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 19:29:00 GMT

On a day when goals were at a premium, the Carthage Eagles kept their qualification chances intact with a 1-0 win in Burundi.