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Festival's final day lives up to hopes

Sat, 10 Jul 2010 17:52:00 GMT

The Football for Hope Festival concluded on Saturday with two finals played, the FIFA Fair Play Award handed out and the teams from around the world saluting each other and the people of Alexandra township.

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.

Goalkeeper the hero for Nigeria

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:39:00 GMT

Nigeria keeper Victor Enyeama turned Africa Cup of Nations hero by converting the decisive kick in a 5-4 penalty shootout win over Zambia.

Egypt, Nigeria set up showdowns

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:06:00 GMT

Egypt beat Cameroon in extra time to land a semi-final spot against Algeria, while Nigeria will take on Ghana after edging past Zambia on penalties.

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.

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.

Ivorians advance as Egypt survive

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 19:33:00 GMT

Didier Drogba's equaliser in Malawi was enough to send Côte d'Ivoire through, while Cameroon and Egypt improved their South Africa 2010 prospects.

Cameroon, Egypt boost hopes

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 18:28:00 GMT

Cameroon cruised to a 3-0 win over Togo to move closer to South Africa 2010, while Egypt eked out a 1-0 victory in Zambia to boost their chances.

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.

Pharaohs looking to Aboutrika

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 10:07:00 GMT

FIFA.com spoke exclusively with Egyptian playmaker Mohamed Aboutrika about the Pharaohs' chances of reaching South Africa 2010.

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.

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.

Sinkala back for Zambia

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 04:30:00 GMT

German-based midfielder Andrew Sinkala is a key addition for a Zambia side seeking to put their South Africa 2010 campaign back on track in Algeria.

Mulenga, Zambia's rising star

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 14:33:00 GMT

FIFA.com hears from Jacob Mulenga about his move to the Netherlands and Zambia's quest to make it to the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa.

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.

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.

Katongo: We can make history

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 11:39:00 GMT

FIFA.com spoke to Christopher Katongo and Herve Renard, who, inspired by Angola and Togo, are confident Zambia can reach South Africa 2010.

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.

Ziani back in Algeria fold

Fri, 22 May 2009 16:00:00 GMT

Karim Ziani has been recalled to Algeria's squad for their two upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifiers next month after missing their last tie in Rwanda.

Mbesuma back in Zambia squad

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 16:39:00 GMT

South Africa-based striker Collins Mbesuma has earned a recall to Zambia's squad for their two FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Algeria.

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.

Surprises all over the world

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 11:04:00 GMT

Shockwaves were felt all around Planet Football this week as some of the true powers of the world game fell to unexpected qualifying defeats.

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.

Zambia stun hosts Egypt

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 04:08:00 GMT

African heavyweights Egypt saw their campaign get off to a slow start after Zambia came from behind to force a 1-1 draw in Cairo.

Slow starts for Egypt and Nigeria

Sun, 29 Mar 2009 21:21:00 GMT

Heavyweights Egypt and Nigeria failed to shine as the final stage of African competition got under way in what is shaping as a tight continental race.

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.

Shehata calls on Wigan duo

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 11:04:00 GMT

Egypt's coach Hassan Shehata has named an experienced squad to face Gambia, including Wigan Athletic strikers Mido and Amr Zaki.

Renard: Zambia can upset Egypt

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 11:05:00 GMT

Zambia coach Herve Renard believes that his side have the same chance as Egypt in terms of qualifying for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.

New stars light African sky

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 11:31:00 GMT

There were a host of star turns at the recent CAF African Nations Championship in Côte d'Ivoire and we highlight seven of the very best.

Zambia call on forgotten men

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 19:11:00 GMT

Zambia have handed recalls to former captain Misheck Lungu and defender Edwin Phiri for their upcoming South Africa 2010 qualifier in Egypt.

Katongo: Our time has come

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 10:07:00 GMT

Zambian international and captain, Chris Katongo is hoping that the African side can qualify for the FIFA World Cup for the very first time in 2010.

Mbesuma's redemption route

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 13:59:00 GMT

Tipped for greatness earlier in his career, Zambia's Collins Mbesuma now faces a battle to prove his critics wrong and return to the top.

Mulenga sparking Wits challenge

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 15:17:00 GMT

Long considered the heir to Kalusha Bwalya's Zambian throne, exciting winger Clifford Mulenga is driving the PSL title charge of Bidvest Wits.

Renard has Zambia dreaming

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 07:48:00 GMT

Zambia's French boss Herve Renard tells FIFA.com why he thinks the Chipolopolo can shock African kings Egypt and reach a first world finals.

Algeria hope to shock Egypt

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:48:00 GMT

Although Egypt breathed a sigh of relief in avoiding a nightmare scenario, Algeria and Zambia will make life very difficult for them in Group C.

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.

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.

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.

Zambia grateful to Felix the Kat

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 15:17:00 GMT

A single goal from Felix Katongo proved to be enoughfor Zambia against Togo in Group 11 of African qualification for South Africa 2010.

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.

New Zambia coach aims high

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 07:14:00 GMT

Although Zambia have struggled in their FIFA World Cup qualifying group, ambitious young coach Herve Renard feels that his side is full of promise.

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.