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Favourites struggle as Eto'o returns

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 19:44:00 GMT

The last two African champions only managed draws in the latest round of African qualifying for 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™, but Cameroon icon Samuel Eto'o led his side to victory over Togo with a brace. FIFA.com reviews the action.

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.

Elephants rumble as Zambia stumble

Sat, 02 Jun 2012 23:36:00 GMT

African champions Zambia lost 2-0 in Sudan, while the team they beat in the continental final, Côte d'Ivoire, defeated Tanzania on a busy Saturday of 2014 FIFA World Cup™ qualifying action.

Cameroon win, Kenya settle with Malawi

Sat, 02 Jun 2012 19:56:00 GMT

Cameroon and Central African Republic both got off to winning starts in Brazil 2014 qualifying as they beat Congo DR and Botswana respectively, while Kenya were held to a goalless draw against Malawi.

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.

Le Roy: Congo DR has incredible potential

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 03:32:00 GMT

Much-travelled coach Claude Le Roy tells FIFA.com about unlocking Congo DR's potential during Brazil 2014 qualifying with the former CAF Africa Cup of Nations winner returning for a second stint in the west African nation.

Delights and disappointments

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 06:00:00 GMT

Asian and Caribbean upsets, tight battles in South America and a first-ever win for American Samoa were among the latest qualifying tales as the race for Brazil 2014 heated up.

Adebayor leads Togo as minnows fall

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 20:51:00 GMT

Emmanuel Adebayor returned to the Togo side to help them become one of ten teams into the group stage of African qualifying for Brazil 2014, which also included Kenya, who eased by Seychelles.

Africa's away teams find joy

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 21:17:00 GMT

On the first matchday in the African Zone of Brazil 2014 qualifying, scores favoured the away teams as six out of the ten won on a goal-laden day for travellers.

Africa sets off on road to Brazil

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 07:38:00 GMT

The long journey for African representatives aiming to reach Brazil 2014 commences this weekend with 22 nations participating in Round One.

Le Roy: Congo deserves to qualify

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 15:45:00 GMT

"My goal is to qualify the Leopards for the World Cup 2014 in Brazil, one must not be afraid to say it," Congo DR coach Claude Le Roy.

Cameroon favourites to progress

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 09:43:00 GMT

In what could be a keenly contested Group I, once the first round qualifiers are decided, Cameroon and Libya will look to overcome recent inconsistencies to force their way through to the final qualifying round.

Mazembe looking for a better encore

Fri, 03 Dec 2010 10:00:00 GMT

After disappointing in the FIFA Club World Cup a year ago, two-time defending African champions TP Mazembe Englebert are anxious to prove that they belong on the biggest stage.

Holders Mazembe remain standing

Tue, 16 Nov 2010 01:51:00 GMT

Congo DR club TP Mazembe again proved to be the darlings of African club football by winning a fourth continental crown over the weekend. Join FIFA.com for a look back at the 2010 edition of the CAF Champions League.

Esperance ready to climb a mountain

Fri, 12 Nov 2010 12:12:00 GMT

Tunisian side Esperance are determined to throw everything they have at holders TP Mazembe in order to turn over a five-goal deficit in the second leg of the final this weekend.

Mazembe hoping to duplicate history

Tue, 09 Nov 2010 15:46:00 GMT

TP Mazembe were the first club to successfully defend the African Champions Cup, and this weekend the Congolese are looking to repeat that mark 42 years on. FIFA.com takes a look at the proud side from Lubumbashi.

Classy Crows leave Esperance behind

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 10:29:00 GMT

Ngandu Kasongo and Given Singuluma scored two goals apiece to lift DR Congo's TP Mazembe Englebert to a 5-0 first-leg final win over Esperance, which all but assures them of their second successive continental title.

Fireworks await in first leg

Fri, 29 Oct 2010 17:37:00 GMT

The first leg of the CAF Champions League final on Sunday should see powerful Tunisian visitors Esperance pushing for an away goal against holders TZ Mazembe in DR Congo.

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.

Eneramo leads Esperance charge

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 10:00:00 GMT

In the goal-scoring form of his young life, Nigerian Michael Eneramo should be a key figure for Tunisia's Esperance as they look to dethrone African champions TP Mazembe in the weekend's CAF Champions League final.

Esperance set up Mazembe showdown

Mon, 18 Oct 2010 13:55:00 GMT

Tunisia's Esperance overcame rivals Al Ahly on away goals to earn a spot in the CAF Champions League final against DR Congo's TP Mazembe Englebert.

African giants eye final

Thu, 14 Oct 2010 17:35:00 GMT

The semi-finals of Africa's top club competition conclude this weekend with tough away legs looming for Al Ahly and defending champions TP Mazembe.

African leaders look to keep out front

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:33:00 GMT

The final group stage of the CAF Champions League continues this weekend as three previous champions all look to build on away wins in the previous round.

CAF Champions League preview

Thu, 06 May 2010 14:34:00 GMT

Six-time champions, Egyptian giants Al Ahly, must overcome a two-goal deficit this weekend or face missing the final stage of the Champions League.

CAF Champions League review

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 18:05:00 GMT

Former champions Ismaili claimed a 1-0 win away to Sudan's Al Hilal, but fellow Egyptian side Al Ahly fell 2-0 to Ittihad in the first leg of the third round.

Ghana, Nigeria soar into finals

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:08:00 GMT

Ghana beat Congo DR over the weekend to reach their first FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup where they will be joined by Nigeria, who trounced South Africa.

Nigeria, Ghana close in on Germany

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 19:12:00 GMT

Ghana and Nigeria both won their away matches in the first leg of the final round of CAF qualifiers for the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup.

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.

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.

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.

DR Congo coach drops Nonda

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 01:21:00 GMT

DR Congo coach Patrice Neveu has pulled a major surprise, omitting Galatasaray forward Shabani Nonda from his squad for a crucial qualifier.

Benin through as Congo climb

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 19:06:00 GMT

Benin won to join Nigeria and Cameroon in the third phase of African Zone qualifying, while Côte d'Ivoire and Egypt are on the brink of progression.

Egypt gain advantage

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 14:50:00 GMT

Mohamed Aboutrika's 30th-minute strike gave Egypt a 1-0 win over Congo DR, opening up a three-point gap at the top of Group 12.

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.

Shehata votes for democracy

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 09:31:00 GMT

Egypt coach Hassan Shehata tells FIFA.com about his plans for the team, and his coaching methods - which can be surprisingly democratic.

Warm-up friendlies for African giants

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 07:43:00 GMT

In preparation for September's FIFA World Cup qualifiers, African teams are contesting a number of friendlies, with some new faces in the dugouts.

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.

Big guns sign off in style

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 21:33:00 GMT

Congo DR, Benin, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea, Egypt and Mali all picked up important wins to help their bids to reach South Africa 2010.

Ghana and Guinea go top

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 16:20:00 GMT

In the latest FIFA World Cup qualifying action in Africa, Ghana and Guinea each moved to the top of their respective group after winning at home.

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.

Congo DR level with Egypt

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 15:05:00 GMT

An easy 6-0 win over Djibouti on Friday left Congo DR level with Egypt at the top of Group 12 in the African Zone qualifiers for South Africa 2010.

Big guns look to bounce back

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 08:12:00 GMT

Côte d'Ivoire and Tunisia are two of the teams aiming to get their stuttering South Africa 2010 qualifying bids back on track this weekend.

Mice hope to roar in Africa

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 07:33:00 GMT

A quartet of southern Africa minnows will be relying on home advantage to upset their opposition in FIFA World Cup qualifiers this weekend.

Ivorians and Togo slip up

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 20:11:00 GMT

The Elephants' goalless draw in Madagascar and the Sparrowhawks' 2-1 defeat away to Swaziland were the biggest shocks in Sunday's qualifiers.

Dangerous ground for favourites

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 12:37:00 GMT

In groups 7 to 12, Tunisia, Egypt, Côte d'Ivoire, Morocco and Mali all face tough away fixtures in the second round of South Africa 2010 qualifiers.

Tunisia stunned, big guns sweat

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 21:44:00 GMT

Burkina Faso had the only shock of the day's 11 qualifiers when they beat Tunisia 2-1, while some of Africa's leading lights had close calls.

Pretenders take aim in Africa

Fri, 30 May 2008 09:44:00 GMT

Côte d'Ivoire lead the charge of a 'new generation' in Africa. FIFA.com previews the weekend's qualifying action in groups seven through 12.