"I think we have a lot of scope for progress, as the core of the team consists mainly of young players. Côte d’Ivoire, on the other hand, have several players who are at their peak, and others who are hopefully on their way down," Eric Gerets, ...
Africa's top-ranked side, Côte d'Ivoire, will be expected to cruise through Group C of African qualifying, with Morocco the most likely team to present the Ivorians with some difficulties.
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.
Africa’s four representatives for the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Mexico later this year are set as Côte D’Ivoire and Congo won on Saturday to book their tickets.
Gambia look to defend their crown as the African U-17 Championship begins this weekend in Rwanda with four spots at the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Mexico up for grabs.
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.