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Laffor: Liberia should aim to make history

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 07:08:00 GMT

Liberia captain Anthony Laffor has a dream of leading the young Lone Stars to a feat not even national icon George Weah could achieve - qualification for the FIFA World Cup™.

Traore: We fear no opponent

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 09:20:00 GMT

"The Senegal team should fear no opponent, but we also respect everybody," Amara Traore, Senegal coach.

Duo waiting for Senegal slip

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 09:32:00 GMT

Group J has the potential to be a tightly run contest with former FIFA World Cup finalists Senegal and Angola facing against a resurgent Uganda and one of either Liberia and Mauritius on the road to Brazil 2014.

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.

Black Stars shine, Elephants tumble

Sun, 24 Jan 2010 23:48:00 GMT

Ghana claimed a place in the semi-finals after holding their nerve against hosts Angola, and Côte d'Ivoire lost in an extra-time thriller to Algeria.

Desert Foxes sneak into quarters

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 19:22:00 GMT

Algeria's scoreless draw with Angola was enough to see both teams into the last eight of the Cup of Nations after Malawi were knocked off by Mali.

African favourites find their way

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 22:58:00 GMT

Algeria and Angola claimed morale-boosting CAF Africa Cup of Nations wins in their second Group A matches defeating Mali and Malawi respectively.

Joy for Africa's winning trio

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 21:41:00 GMT

There were celebrations for three teams in African qualifying on Sunday, as Burkina Faso, Egypt and Guinea all secured first place in their groups.

D-day in Africa

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 16:08:00 GMT

Egypt clinched Group 12 and a spot in the final round with a win over Djibouti, while Angola pipped Uganda to the runners-up spot in Group 3.

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.

Africa's battlelines are drawn

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 08:22:00 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 1-6.

New coach makes his mark

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:00:00 GMT

Nelo and Manucho were among the players recalled to the Angola squad by new coach Mabi de Almeida for their qualifier against Niger in Luanda.

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.

Those were the days

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:13:00 GMT

Several of the participating nations from Germany 2006 are now struggling to chart a course to South Africa. Join FIFA.com for a closer look.

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.

Race to join Nigeria resumes

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 23:28:00 GMT

The penultimate round of the second phase of African qualifying takes place this weekend. FIFA.com previews the action in Groups 1 to 6.

Super Eagles seal their place

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 07:53:00 GMT

With four wins in four games, Nigeria have already secured their berth in the final qualifying phase, while five others can join them in September.

Angola and Uganda share spoils

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 18:00:00 GMT

Angola and Uganda drew 0-0 at the Estadio de Coqueiros in Luanda today in a 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa qualifier.

Super Eagles on the brink

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 09:51:00 GMT

With another round of FIFA World Cup qualifiers in Africa this weekend, FIFA.com previews the upcoming encounters in Groups 1 to 6.

Tough day for Africa's big guns

Sat, 14 Jun 2008 20:11:00 GMT

Egypt, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Morocco, Cameroon, Angola and Mali all dropped precious points this Saturday on the road to South Africa 2010.

Bafana lose as Ivorians draw

Sat, 14 Jun 2008 15:56:00 GMT

In the South Africa 2010 qualifiers in Africa today, Ghana fell to Gabon, Côte d'Ivoire were held by Botswana and South Africa lost to Sierra Leone.

Quartet sight another stride

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 08:47:00 GMT

Angola, Cameroon, Ghana and Nigeria will be out to put one foot in the next phase of African qualifying, while others will attempt to stay alive.

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.

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.

African giants seek redemption

Fri, 30 May 2008 08:45:00 GMT

FIFA World Cup qualifiers begin in earnest in Africa at the weekend, with Cameroon, Nigeria and Algeria aiming to atone for missing out in 2006.

New coach, similar squad

Tue, 27 May 2008 14:57:00 GMT

New Benin coach Patrick Aussems has kept faith with many of the Benin players used by his predecessor for Sunday's qualifier with Angola.

Africans prepare for take-off

Tue, 27 May 2008 14:12:00 GMT

With the continental qualifiers for South Africa 2010 fast approaching, African sides have been fine-tuning their preparations at home and abroad.

The rising stars of Africa

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 07:54:00 GMT

They dazzled crowds at the 2008 CAF Africa Cup of Nations and will surely have their sights set on taking the 2010 FIFA World Cup by storm.

African road becoming clearer

Fri, 14 Dec 2007 14:42:00 GMT

Following the draw for the South Africa 2010 preliminary competition, FIFA has confirmed the dates and format of the qualifying matchdays.

Underdogs look to have their day

Sun, 25 Nov 2007 20:47:00 GMT

Angola and Benin are the favourites in Group 3, with Niger and Uganda looking to knock the top two off their perch.

Goncalves (ANG): We're the favourites

Sun, 25 Nov 2007 20:42:00 GMT

Luis Goncalves: "The draw was well thought-out and structured and we're going away happy. We can't escape or deny we're the favourites."

Drama at the Draw

Sun, 25 Nov 2007 17:17:00 GMT

A thrilling Preliminary Draw to the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa took place in Durban today, with 170 teams discovering their tasks.

Angola out but not down

Mon, 10 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT

A combination of inexperience and tactical limitations were Angola's undoing at the 2006 FIFA World Cup. Their departure after the group stage was not entirely unexpected but they can be pleased with their overall performance.

Germany 2006: The final ranking

Sun, 09 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT

The top four at the 2006 FIFA World Cup needs no explanation but which teams finished fifth and 25th? See how FIFA ranked the 32 finalists on their performances in Germany.

Cultures clash in friendly battle

Fri, 30 Jun 2006 19:36:00 GMT

FIFAworldcup.com runs an analytical eye over what the nine FIFA World Cup participants in action today hope to gain from the warm-up matches they have organised.

Impressions of Africa

Tue, 27 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Ahead of Ghana's Round of 16 contest with world champions Brazil, FIFAworldcup.com sought the opinions of African fans on how well the continent hosting the next FIFA World Cup has performed.

Angola the third team to arrive in Germany

Sun, 25 Jun 2006 18:24:00 GMT

HANOVER, Germany, May 20 - Angola became the third World Cup finalists to arrive in Germany when they landed on Saturday in the northern town of Hanover near their training base in Celle three weeks before the tournament begins.

Disciplinary Summary & Preview for matches on 25 June 2006 (match no. 51-52)

Sat, 24 Jun 2006 11:08:00 GMT

Disciplinary Summary & Preview for matches on 24 June 2006 (match no. 51-52)

Portugal cruise through, Mexico flatter to deceive

Sat, 24 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT

FIFAworldcup.com takes a look back at Group D, which saw Portugal and Mexico advance to the Round of 16 while Iran and Angola bowed out.

Former France captain Desailly ends playing career

Thu, 22 Jun 2006 18:33:00 GMT

Former France captain Marcel Desailly said on Sunday that he had ended his playing career.

New talents shine on midsummer night

Wed, 21 Jun 2006 21:35:00 GMT

With some star names missing, Argentina gave a platform for Carlos Tevez and Lionel Messi to shine in their goalless draw with the Dutch. Elsewhere Portugal continued their winning ways while tournament debutants Côte d'Ivoire ended their campaign on a high.

BRAZIL

Wed, 21 Jun 2006 19:26:00 GMT

Football and Brazilian life go hand in hand. Brazil have won the FIFA World Cup five times (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994 and 2002), the FIFA World Youth Championship three times (1983, 1985, 1993) and the FIFA U-17 World Championship once (1999).

IRAN-ANGOLA: Players' Quotes

Wed, 21 Jun 2006 18:36:00 GMT

"The result was not the one we wanted," said Angola's Ze Kalanga after a 1-1 draw with Iran confirmed the Africans' elimination from Germany 2006.

IRAN-ANGOLA: Coaches' Quotes

Wed, 21 Jun 2006 17:47:00 GMT

Iran coach Branko Ivankovic and his Angola counterpart Luis Oliveira Goncalves gave their views after the two sides played out a 1-1 draw.

'A fair result on balance'

Wed, 21 Jun 2006 16:46:00 GMT

FIFA Technical Study Group member Roger Milla says he would have preferred a "more daring" approach from Iran and Angola in their 1-1 draw.

Budweiser Man of the Match: ZE KALANGA (ANG)

Wed, 21 Jun 2006 16:16:00 GMT

Ze Kalanga provided the cross that led to Angola's goal and contributed a strong all-around performance in his team's 1-1 draw, earning him the title of Budweiser Man of the Match.

IRAN 1-1 ANGOLA

Wed, 21 Jun 2006 15:55:00 GMT

Iran ended Angola's slim hopes of qualifying from Group D, as they held the African side to a 1-1 draw in Leipzig.

Angola chase goals against Iran

Wed, 21 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT

After their unlikely draw against much-fancied Mexico, Angola can still qualify for the second round, but first they must beat an Iran side determined to restore some pride.

21 June: C&D - The final matches

Wed, 21 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT

In Group C, Argentina and the Netherlands will dispute sectional supremacy, while Côte d'Ivoire and Serbia and Montenegro will both want to go out with their heads held high. In Group D, the second qualifying spot is still very much up for grabs.