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Lemmouchia: Halilhodzic has revived Algeria

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 06:14:00 GMT

Kaled Lemmouchia, a latecomer to the international scene and now-lynchpin of the Algeria squad, spoke to FIFA.com about the impact of coach Vahid Halilhodzic.

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.

Boudebouz and Soudani eye Brazil berth

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 17:27:00 GMT

Prior to their next Brazil 2014 qualifier against Mali, FIFA.com spoke to Algeria duo Ryad Boudebouz and Hilal El Arabi Soudani who were in fine form in the recent 4-0 win over Rwanda.

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.

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.

Giresse: We can’t afford any slip-ups

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 02:34:00 GMT

"The draw was kind on us because we managed to avoid the big names. Even so, there’s only one place available and we can’t afford any slip-ups,” Mali coach Alain Giresse.

Foxes hungry for more prey

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 09:47:00 GMT

Algeria will remain hopeful of a second successive FIFA World Cup finals after their Group H draw, but they will need to remain consistent with Mali ready to pounce and Benin hoping to spring a surprise.

Hard road ahead for African favourites

Sat, 30 Jul 2011 23:05:00 GMT

Continental giants Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire were handed tough-looking tasks on the path to Brazil 2014, while the 2010 FIFA World Cup hosts South Africa have a regional derby on their hands against Botswana.

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.

A tournament of firsts

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 03:13:00 GMT

South Africa 2010 was bursting with unprecedented events in a whole range of areas, from team results to player landmarks. FIFA.com now takes you through a full list of firsts.

South Africa 2010: 32 teams, 32 stories

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 10:13:00 GMT

Join FIFA.com as we take a look back at all of the 32 sides that contributed to the football extravaganza that was South Africa 2010.

Weah: Africa can be inspired

Sat, 10 Jul 2010 08:46:00 GMT

Former FIFA World Player of the Year George Weah reflects on how this FIFA World Cup™ has inspired the whole of Africa even if the continent's teams proved a disappointment.

The adidas Golden Ball: a look back

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 10:05:00 GMT

The adidas Golden Ball is just days away from being announced. FIFA.com takes a trip down memory lane to recall previous winners of the accolade.

Experts review Africa's ambassadors

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 08:26:00 GMT

Specialists on each of the six African teams at South Africa 2010 take a look at what went wrong and right for the continent's representatives.

Semi-finals that shook the world

Mon, 05 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

As the Netherlands prepare to face Uruguay, and Germany gear up to tackle Spain, FIFA.com looks back at some of the most thrilling last-four jousts from years gone by.

All the right moves

Sun, 04 Jul 2010 12:34:00 GMT

FIFA.com's Move of the Day section showcases all the best examples of top-class individual technique exhibited by the biggest names in FIFA World Cups™ present and past.

Who was the best African player?

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 23:12:00 GMT

FIFA.com wants to know which player from Cameroon, Algeria, Côte d'Ivoire, South Africa, Nigeria or Ghana impressed you the most at this FIFA World Cup.

Upsets galore as Europe’s finest struggle

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 15:49:00 GMT

A FIFA World Cup™ group stage tends to be fertile ground for surprises, and so it has proved at South Africa 2010.

Stars reflect on African failure

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 14:26:00 GMT

Lars Lagerback, Vincent Enyeama, Jean Makoun, Didier Zokora and Salomon Kalou spoke to FIFA.com about five African teams falling at the first hurdle.

Lahm on the rise but Chile still rule

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 10:58:00 GMT

Germany captain Philipp Lahm rocketed up to to third but Chile duo Gary Medel and Waldo Ponce held on to top spot in a Castrol Index dominated by defenders.

Fennecs bid a fond farewell

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 20:21:00 GMT

Algeria’s South Africa 2010 dream came to a sad end this week as they ended bottom of Group C with only a single point to their name.

England, USA made to sweat

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 15:53:00 GMT

"EASY" declared one English tabloid when the Group C draw was made but it proved anything but for either England or USA, the latter advancing in dramatic last-gasp fashion.

Bradley: Something special

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 00:11:00 GMT

Landon Donovan and coach Bob Bradley talked about the midfielder's growth and the dramatic victory over Algeria that sent the USA through to the last 16.

Thrilling finales to Groups C and D

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 22:38:00 GMT

Wednesday’s final round of matches in both Group C and D provided tension aplenty and ended in Round of 16 berths for Germany, USA, Ghana and England.

Ghana keep Africa flag flying

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 22:26:00 GMT

With Nigeria, South Africa, and Algeria eliminated and Côte d’Ivoire on the ropes, Ghana have stepped up to lead the African cause.

M’Bolhi, Algeria’s pleasant surprise

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 21:16:00 GMT

Having fallen at the first hurdle of South Africa 2010, Les Fennecs can at least console themselves with the discovery of a fine young custodian.

Saadane: 'We should have done better'

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 19:54:00 GMT

Coach Rabah Saadane believes that Algeria have a bright future ahead of them, though whether he will be in charge is not yet known.

Stateside euphoria

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 19:23:00 GMT

Many USA fans back home skipped out on work to watch their 1-0 win over Algeria and erupted in euphoria after Landon Donovan's dramatic winner.

Happy tears for Donovan

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 18:49:00 GMT

Landon Donovan needed time to collect himself before answering questions about his heroic match-winner that sent the USA through to the last 16.

Last-gasp Donovan fires USA into final 16

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 17:16:00 GMT

An injury-time winner from Landon Donovan in Pretoria sent USA into the FIFA World Cup™ knockout rounds as Group C winners, as Algeria bowed out of the tournament.

Bocanegra out to win new fans

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 07:14:00 GMT

United States captain Carlos Bocanegra is viewing today's crunch showdown against Algeria as not only a chance to win over some new fans.

Heavyweights feel the heat

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Everything is still to play for in Groups C and D where all eight teams are still in with a shout – and England and Germany risk an early exit.

Saadane considers changes up front

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 22:10:00 GMT

Algeria coach Rabah Saadane hinted at possible changes to his strikeforce when his team take the field against the United States.

Who will go through from Group C?

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 22:05:00 GMT

FIFA.com wants to know which two sides you think will advance from Group C into the Round of 16.

Altidore sits out US practice

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 18:46:00 GMT

US striker Jozy Altidore, who started his team's first two matches, missed practice on Tuesday but coah Bob Bradley said he will be fine to face Algeria.

USA-Algeria preview

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 14:09:00 GMT

An exciting USA side, as well as Arab representatives Algeria, both still entertain realistic chances of qualifying from Group C in South Africa.

Rangers reunion for Bougherra and Edu

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 20:38:00 GMT

Algeria's Madjid Bougherra will face his Rangers team-mate Maurice Edu when Les Fennecs take on USA in their third and final match of Group C on Wednesday.

Struggling Africans stand as one

Sun, 20 Jun 2010 22:05:00 GMT

The six African teams competing at the 2010 FIFA World Cup are united by a desire to do well for the host continent and see their neighbours succeed.

Bradley outlines key elements

Sun, 20 Jun 2010 18:56:00 GMT

United States coach Bob Bradley believes good discipline and clinical finishing will be key for his side when they face Algeria on Wednesday.

Fennecs stars target USA

Sat, 19 Jun 2010 15:06:00 GMT

England's failure to claim maximum points might have dominated the headlines, but there was another side to the story, with Algeria excelling. FIFA.com spoke to some Fennecs stars.

Barry: We have no excuses

Sat, 19 Jun 2010 14:46:00 GMT

England midfielder Gareth Barry tells FIFA that the weight of expectation from fans and media was not to blame for the team's poor display against Algeria.

Group C: State of play

Sat, 19 Jun 2010 00:06:00 GMT

Slovenia lead Group C by two points going into the last round of matches but all four teams retain hope of advancing. FIFA.com looks at the possible permutations.

Capello: Pressure getting to England

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 23:32:00 GMT

England coach Fabio Capello blamed his team's disappointing performances against the USA and Algeria on the pressure of the world's biggest stage.

Algeria getting better, says coach

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 22:58:00 GMT

Coach Rabah Saadane said that Algeria can only benefit from playing difficult international matches like their match with England, which ended 0-0.

Altidore stands out as Germans find it tough

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 21:50:00 GMT

Jozy Altidore stole the Hyundai Best Young Player headlines on Day 8 of the 2010 FIFA World Cup™, playing a vital role in an equaliser crucial to USA hopes of remaining in the competition.

Lessons ignored as big guns stumble

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 21:48:00 GMT

Day 8 was one to forget for two of the Europe's powerhouses as Germany lost and England drew while slow-starting USA staged a memorable fightback.

Algeria frustrate toothless England

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 21:39:00 GMT

Algeria held England to a goalless draw in the Group C encounter in Cape Town, leaving both sides still in with a shout of qualification for the last 16.

Coach and captain hail Barry's return

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 08:28:00 GMT

England coach Fabio Capello tells FIFA why returning midfielder Gareth Barry will have a pivotal role to play in the Group C fixture with Algeria.