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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.

Nigeria snatch point, Elephants cruise

Sat, 23 Mar 2013 20:34:00 GMT

Nigeria waited until the last minute of stoppage time to secure a 1-1 draw with Kenya in African FIFA World Cup™ qualifying, while Côte d'Ivoire beat Gambia 3-0 and Burkina Faso won 4-0 against Niger.

Giants drop points on the road

Sun, 10 Jun 2012 00:28:00 GMT

Tunisia made it two wins from two, while South Africa, Nigeria, Senegal and Côte d'Ivoire all had to make do with away draws on Saturday in the African qualifying campaign for Brazil 2014.

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.

Côte d'Ivoire ease to victory, Zambia slip up

Sat, 02 Jun 2012 20:49:00 GMT

Côte d'Ivoire opened their Brazil 2014 qualifying campaign with a 2-0 win over Tanzania, while Morocco earned a 1-1 draw at Gambia, and Tunisia survived a scare to beat Equatorial Guinea 3-1.

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.

Côte d'Ivoire looking for a hat-trick

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 10:12:00 GMT

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.

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.

Ivorians, Congo join African contingent

Sat, 15 Jan 2011 18:52:00 GMT

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.

African starlets ready for action

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 17:33:00 GMT

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.

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.

The FIFA World Cup in pictures and videos

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 16:18:00 GMT

What better way to relive the 2010 FIFA World Cup thank to take a few moments flicking through our hundreds of exclusive photos and videos from the month-long tournament?

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.

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.

South Africa 2010: What they said

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 10:07:00 GMT

With a selection of colourful quotes, FIFA.com highlights the passion and humour that South Africa 2010 has provoked so far in some of its leading players.

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.

Defiant Elephants rue their fate

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 14:04:00 GMT

Drawn in a hugely competitive group for the second time running, Côte d’Ivoire can be proud of their efforts despite missing out once more on the last 16.

Kalou pleads for luck

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 12:21:00 GMT

Salomon Kalou has welcomed his first FIFA World Cup experience against Brazil and Portugal but wants Côte d'Ivoire to have some luck with the draw if they qualify for the next tournament in Brazil.

Brazil finish top, Portugal do enough

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 08:27:00 GMT

Brazil took seven points from a possible nine to win Group G, while Portugal went through as their runners-up, one point clear of Côte d’Ivoire.

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.

Picture complete as Iberians advance

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 22:32:00 GMT

Spain and Portugal marched on to a last-16 showdown while Chile made it a South American clean sweep by also progressing on the final day of group stage action.

Century reached as Europeans slump

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 21:44:00 GMT

FIFA.com's final statistical review of the group stage features an unlikely scoreline, a milestone goal and reveals a gloomy outlook for the tournament's European contingent.

Drogba: Not too disappointed

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 20:44:00 GMT

Côte d'Ivoire captain Didier Drogba said that his team should not feel too bad about failing to advance out of such a difficult group.

Eriksson proud despite exit

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 19:35:00 GMT

Côte d'Ivoire coach Sven-Goran Eriksson said that his players made their country proud with their perfomance at South Africa 2010 despite their early exit.

Elephants' roar not enough

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 17:00:00 GMT

Côte d'Ivoire ran out comfortable 3-0 winners over Korea DPR in Nelspruit, but Portugal's draw against Group G winners Brazil confirmed the African team's elimination.

Group H goes down to the wire

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 09:00:00 GMT

European champions Spain have work to do to book their place in the Round of 16 when the curtain falls on Groups G and H with three places still up for grabs.

Advancement unlikely, admits Eriksson

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 22:11:00 GMT

Coach Sven-Goran Eriksson said that Côte d'Ivoire must play with pride in their final group match against Korea DPR even though advancement is unlikely.

Kim not planning major changes

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 18:38:00 GMT

Kim Jong-Hun indicated that he will not make major line-up changes to his Korea DPR side that fell 7-0 to Portugal.

Korea DPR-Côte d'Ivoire preview

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 12:57:00 GMT

Korea DPR and Côte d'Ivoire will bring their group campaigns to an end hoping for different rewards, with the former aiming for a pride-inducing win and the latter eyeing unlikely qualification.

Kalou: The pressure has inhibited us

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 00:03:00 GMT

Salomon Kalou spoke to FIFA about the weight of expectation on Côte d'Ivoire and the other African sides at South Africa 2010.

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.

Bamba: Drogba still suffering with injury

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 14:47:00 GMT

Souleymane Bamba believes Didier Drogba's injury sutained in the build-up to the FIFA World Cup is still hampering the striker and was evident in the defeat to Brazil.

Group G: State of play

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 17:22:00 GMT

Brazil have already booked a place in the last 16 but still have top spot in Group G to play for, while Portugal and Côte d’Ivoire are vying to join the South Americans in the knockout phase.

Elephants keen to forget

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 11:22:00 GMT

Côte d'Ivoire failed to ruffle Brazil, but did Sven Goran Eriksson's side get their tactics wrong or were his charges simply beaten by the better team?

Brazil buoyant, Nazionale nervous

Sun, 20 Jun 2010 22:58:00 GMT

Brazil had reason to celebrate on Day 10 as they booked their place in the last 16 and so too did New Zealand after earning a famous draw with holders Italy.

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.

Brazil put Elephants in the shade

Sun, 20 Jun 2010 21:24:00 GMT

Brazil booked their place in the last 16 with a game to spare after a convincing 3-1 victory over Côte d’Ivoire although they lost Kaka to a late red card.

Brazil and Italy look to shine

Sun, 20 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Brazil will aim to turn on the style in a highly anticipated clash with Côte d'Ivoire while Italy take on minnows New Zealand in one of two Group F contests.

African welcome winning hearts

Sat, 19 Jun 2010 22:12:00 GMT

Whatever their fortunes on the pitch, players from the competing nations at this FIFA World Cup™ are enjoying the experience off it as FIFA.com finds out.

Eriksson confident on Drogba fitness

Sat, 19 Jun 2010 20:50:00 GMT

Côte d'Ivoire coach Sven-Goran Eriksson stopped short of confirming that star striker Didier Drogba would start against Brazil.

Dunga: We can't focus on just Drogba

Sat, 19 Jun 2010 19:13:00 GMT

Brazil coach Dunga said that his side have to concern themselves with the entire Côte d'Ivoire team instead on just star striker Didier Drogba.

Cristiano Ronaldo appeal rejected

Sat, 19 Jun 2010 15:05:00 GMT

The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has agreed unanimously to reject the request to cancel the yellow card shown to Cristiano Ronaldo during the match between Côte d'Ivoire and Portugal.

Brazil-Côte d’Ivoire preview

Sat, 19 Jun 2010 14:17:00 GMT

After kicking off with a laboured 2-1 win over Korea DPR, Group H leaders Brazil now face an altogether stiffer test against Côte d’Ivoire.

Drogba: I'm afraid of nothing

Sat, 19 Jun 2010 08:25:00 GMT

Didier Drogba talks to FIFA about Côte d'Ivoire's improvement under Sven-Goran Eriksson and his pride at leading his country in South Africa.