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Lavagne: Let’s emulate Germany

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 08:43:00 GMT

FIFA.com caught up with Cameroon coach Denis Lavagne for an exclusive discussion about his plans to improve the Indomitable Lions and his ambition to make them "the Germans of Africa".

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Eto'o: We must look to the future

Sat, 03 Jul 2010 17:58:00 GMT

Striker Samuel Eto'o has urged his Cameroon team-mates to put their FIFA World Cup troubles behind them and focus on the future.

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.

Living it up in the last eight

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 18:02:00 GMT

With Ghana and Paraguay in the South Africa 2010 quarter-finals, FIFA.com recalls the surprise packages in the last eight at recent tournaments.

Milla: Cameroon could have competed

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 20:33:00 GMT

In Johannesburg on behalf of his humanitarian organisation, Roger Milla shared his thoughts on South Africa 2010 with FIFA.com.

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.

Vieira: African stars lacked support

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 08:17:00 GMT

Patrick Vieira believes African stars such as Didier Drogba and Samuel Eto'o were under too much pressure and lacked the support they needed to help their sides reach the last 16.

Dutch comfort, Japanese firecrackers

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 18:22:00 GMT

Group E saw a traditional European power advance with three wins, while Denmark and Cameroon both suffered disappointment at the hands of Japan.

Time to take stock for Cameroon

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 13:03:00 GMT

Beaten in all three Group E matches, Cameroon's Idomitable Lions return home to ponder a disastrous campaign beset by internal difficulties.

Van Marwijk to wait on Robben

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 08:09:00 GMT

Holland coach Bert van Marwijk will treat Arjen Robben with caution ahead of Monday's last-16 clash with Slovakia after the winger came on yesterday.

Le Guen to step down

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 22:39:00 GMT

Paul Le Guen announced that he was stepping down from his post as coach of Cameroon after the African side's disappointing group-stage exit from South Africa 2010.

New low for Italy, long-playing Song

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 22:30:00 GMT

FIFA.com's statistics show that Italy's 2010 campaign will go down as their worst. Cameroon are also heading for home but only after Rigobert Song made history.

Mixed displays from septet

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 21:55:00 GMT

New Zealand's Tommy Smith, Miroslav Stoch of Slovakia and Cameroonian Vincent Aboubakar made positive impressions as Groups E and F were wrapped up.

Misery for Italy on historic day

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 21:52:00 GMT

Japan, Paraguay and Slovakia clinched places in the Round of 16 on a day that will be best remembered for Italy, the reigning champions, missing out on the knockout phase.

Robben returns as Dutch stay perfect

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 21:26:00 GMT

The Netherlands maintained their 100 per cent record in Group E with a 2-1 win over Cameroon in a match which saw Arjen Robben make a successful comeback from injury.

Holders Italy under the spotlight

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Italy are living dangerously as they enter their final Group F match against Slovakia still seeking a first win, while in Group E Denmark look to leapfrog Japan.

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.

Wounded Lions play for pride

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 22:22:00 GMT

There is a sense of unity among the Cameroon squad as they prepare for their final outing in South Africa against Group E leaders Netherlands in Cape Town.

Le Guen: Play for pride

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 21:54:00 GMT

Cameroon coach Paul Le Guen implored his demoralised players to "defend the colours of Cameroon till the last minute".

Robben fitness remains in doubt

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 21:17:00 GMT

Arjen Robben is desperate to get into a match but Netherlands coach Bert Van Marwijk said the Dutch winger's fitness remains uncertain.

Cameroon-Netherlands preview

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 12:55:00 GMT

Netherlands-Cameroon looked like a potential group decider when the FIFA World Cup fixtures were released, but the sides' very different fortunes mean that only pride is left to play for.

Eto'o disappointed by Cameroon showing

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 12:30:00 GMT

Samuel Eto'o admits Cameroon's failure to progress beyond the FIFA World Cup group stage has undermined an otherwise spectacular season for him.

Van Marwijk: We can do better

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 08:16:00 GMT

Bert van Marwijk has completed the first stage of his South African mission – securing a last-16 place. But, as he tells FIFA, there is still room for improvement.

Robben eyes Cameroon test

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 20:19:00 GMT

Arjen Robben said that he feels fit again after his thigh injury and now just needs to get into a game so he can recover his form.

Le Guen defiant despite exit

Sun, 20 Jun 2010 18:56:00 GMT

Under-pressure Cameroon coach Paul Le Guen was in defiant mood in the wake of his team's FIFA World Cup exit.

Agger struggles to find positives

Sun, 20 Jun 2010 17:10:00 GMT

Denmark may have got the three points against Cameroon, but defender Daniel Agger felt that was one of the few positives his side could take from match.

Okubo eyes Japan's 'big chance'

Sun, 20 Jun 2010 16:05:00 GMT

Yoshito Okubo told FIFA.com that Japan were on course to claim a last-16 place if they can reproduce their performance against the Netherlands.

Luckless Lions sound lament

Sun, 20 Jun 2010 13:58:00 GMT

Cameroon’s South Africa 2010 hopes ended against Denmark on Saturday evening, prompting a painful inquest for the Indomitable Lions.

Heartbreak of a lifetime for Eto'o

Sat, 19 Jun 2010 23:34:00 GMT

Cameroon striker Samuel Eto'o described his team's early exit from South Africa 2010 as the biggest disappointment of his career.

Olsen sees plenty to work on

Sat, 19 Jun 2010 23:01:00 GMT

Denmark coach Morten Olsen felt good about the spirit his side showed during their 2-1 win over Cameroon but also sees plenty to improve.

Group E: State of play

Sat, 19 Jun 2010 22:02:00 GMT

With the Netherlands the first team into the last 16 and Cameroon the first eliminated, Japan and Denmark will scrap it out for the remaining qualifying place.

Africa's century, Australia's red mist

Sat, 19 Jun 2010 22:02:00 GMT

FIFA.com takes its regular look at the South Africa 2010 stats on a day that saw African teams reach a landmark and Australia continue an unwanted tradition.

Danish fightback crushes Cameroon

Sat, 19 Jun 2010 21:41:00 GMT

Dennis Rommedahl hit a second-half winner as Denmark came back from a goal down to beat Cameroon 2-1 in Pretoria and eliminate the Indomitable Lions.

Dutch soar as Cameroon slump

Sat, 19 Jun 2010 21:39:00 GMT

Day 9 saw the Netherlands reach the last 16 thanks to their win over Japan and Denmark's defeat of a Cameroon side who became the first side eliminated.

Ghanaian pair impress

Sat, 19 Jun 2010 21:31:00 GMT

Nicolas N'Koulou and Vincent Aboubakar failed to make the desired impact on a bad day for their country, but Jonathan Mensah and Andre Ayew thrived.

Eto'o rallies Cameroon troops

Sat, 19 Jun 2010 09:18:00 GMT

Cameroon star Samuel Eto'o has urged his team-mates to ensure they have no regrets when they leave the pitch following tonight's potentially crucial clash against Denmark in Pretoria.

Can Lions roar, Aussies bounce back?

Sat, 19 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Group E rivals Cameroon and Denmark have no margin for error in their meeting in Durban and the same goes for an Australia side facing Ghana.

Le Guen calls on Lions to roar

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 20:13:00 GMT

Cameroon coach Paul Le Guen has called on his team to live up to their nickname and produce a lion-hearted performance against Denmark in Pretoria on Saturday.

Emana: You’ll see a different Cameroon

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 19:39:00 GMT

Cameroon have little margin for error after an opening loss to Japan but Achille Emana believes the Indomitable Lions can turn the pressure into a positive.

Kjaer's call to arms

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 18:21:00 GMT

Denmark defender Simon Kjaer tells FIFA why Morten Olsen's team must "show we can handle the pressure" as they seek three points against Cameroon.