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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.

The spirit of Queretaro returns

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 01:08:00 GMT

Germany's senior side of 1986 and current U-17s have something in common: being based in Queretaro at a world finals. FIFA.com chats to Toni Schumacher and Olaf Thon about the location.

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.

Cameroon and Nigeria celebrate

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:30:00 GMT

The Indomitable Lions and the Super Eagles booked their places at South Africa 2010, while Egypt and Algeria face play-off on Wednesday.

Cameroon coast to sixth finals

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:18:00 GMT

The Indomitable Lions held firm to top Group A, joining fellow Africans South Africa, Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire at the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

African qualifiers preview

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:19:00 GMT

Algeria or Egypt? Cameroon or Gabon? Tunisia or Nigeria? A dramatic conclusion ensues as Africa's last three places at the FIFA World Cup are seized.

Indomitable Lions roar under Le Guen

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:34:00 GMT

Cameroon are in pole position to reach South Africa 2010 with the Indomitable Lions' campaign reinvigorated by former Lyon coach Paul Le Guen.

Ivorians advance as Egypt survive

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 19:33:00 GMT

Didier Drogba's equaliser in Malawi was enough to send Côte d'Ivoire through, while Cameroon and Egypt improved their South Africa 2010 prospects.

Cameroon, Egypt boost hopes

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 18:28:00 GMT

Cameroon cruised to a 3-0 win over Togo to move closer to South Africa 2010, while Egypt eked out a 1-0 victory in Zambia to boost their chances.

Desert Warriors date with destiny

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 01:05:00 GMT

The penultimate qualifying matches for the South Africa 2010 may see Algeria qualify for the finals for the first time in more than 23 years.

Webo: I feel very important

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 08:55:00 GMT

Cameroon forward Pierre Achille Webo chatted to FIFA.com about his role in the team, coach Paul Le Guen and their chances of securing qualification.

Four places still up for grabs

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 08:12:00 GMT

FIFA.com looks at the preliminary picture in the Africa Zone with just two matchdays remaining in the final round of an exciting qualifying campaign.

Finals joy for Ghana

Sun, 06 Sep 2009 20:16:00 GMT

Ghana became the first African nation to win their way to the 2010 FIFA World Cup while Tunisia stole a late and potentially crucial point in Nigeria.

Chretien keeping the faith

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 08:34:00 GMT

Morocco's Michael Cretien speaks to FIFA.com about Nancy's superb start to the season and the Atlas Lions' bid to reach the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Morocco appoint interim coach

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 13:18:00 GMT

Morocco's Hassan Moumen has been appointed interim coach of the national team in place of sacked Frenchman Roger Lemerre.

Qualification in sight for African trio

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 09:46:00 GMT

The current African Zone qualifiers for South Africa 2010 has seen several countries taking steady strides towards next year's event.

Visitors thrive in African Zone

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 23:21:00 GMT

There were away successes for Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire and Algeria with Kenya the only home side to win in 20 June's six South Africa 2010 qualifiers.

The favourites emerge unscathed

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 23:01:00 GMT

Algeria, Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire were all able to celebrate wins as the third round of qualifying for South Africa 2010 reached the halfway stage.

African eagles top the bill

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 15:09:00 GMT

Some of Africa's contenders will go head-to-head this weekend in three of the continent's five South Africa 2010 preliminary groups.

Algeria on top in Africa

Sun, 07 Jun 2009 22:51:00 GMT

Some of Africa's traditional giants are in danger of missing South Africa 2010, while the likes of Algeria and Ghana impressed in the latest action.

Intrigue aplenty in Africa

Sun, 07 Jun 2009 22:05:00 GMT

Cameroon and Morocco fail to gain significant ground on Gabon after a draw, as Nigeria, Benin and the Ivory Coast earn wins to leapfrog rivals.

African contest hots up

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 03:30:00 GMT

Following some opening round shocks, FIFA World Cup qualifying in Africa could have a vastly clearer picture following this weekend's vital matches.

Nkono in charge of Cameroon squad

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 17:32:00 GMT

Former goalkeeper Thomas Nkono has taken over as interim manager of the Cameroon national side, following the sudden resignation of Otto Pfister.

Morocco ring the changes

Tue, 26 May 2009 23:24:00 GMT

Morocco coach Roger Lemerre has rung the changes in his final 23-man squad for the vital 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa qualifiers in June.

Africa's French connection

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 17:30:00 GMT

French coaches have a history of plying their trade on the African continent, and FIFA.com casts an eye over some of the first, best and worst.

Surprises all over the world

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 11:04:00 GMT

Shockwaves were felt all around Planet Football this week as some of the true powers of the world game fell to unexpected qualifying defeats.

Gabon bask in the glory

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 13:39:00 GMT

There has been widespread and understandably varied reaction to the opening matches in the final group phase of Africa's 2010 qualifiers.

Upsets add to African intrigue

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 12:21:00 GMT

Gabon, Mozambique, Togo and Zambia pulled off surprise results to heighten the appeal of the final phase of African qualifying for South Africa 2010.

Gabon stun Morocco, Togo triumph

Sat, 28 Mar 2009 22:39:00 GMT

Gabon grabbed the headlines as Round 3 of the Africa Zone qualifying competition began, while Emmanuel Adebayor was on target in Togo's win.

Final surge begins in Africa

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 11:31:00 GMT

The final phase of African Zone qualifying for South Africa 2010 will begin this weekend, with 20 teams chasing five places at the FIFA World Cup.

Veteran pair back for Morocco

Sat, 14 Mar 2009 15:19:00 GMT

Morocco have handed recalls to defender Abdeslam Ouaddou and striker Nourdin Boukari for their FIFA World Cup qualifier against Gabon.

Benjelloun: It's been too long

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 08:36:00 GMT

Abdessalam Benjelloun believes Morocco are heading in the right direction as they bid to return to the FIFA World Cup for the first time since 1998.

Group A Quotes

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 17:44:00 GMT

Alain Giresse, Gabon coach
It's a pretty difficult draw. Fortunately, it's what happens on the pitch that counts and that's what we'll be thinking about. We're going to prepare well and give ourselves every chance.

Only one Lion will roar

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:24:00 GMT

Cameroon are the fancied side in African qualifying Group A, with Togo, Morocco and Gabon hoping to put in some hard resistance.

Cameroon handed tough test

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 11:25:00 GMT

The Indomitable Lions have been handed a group with Togo, Morocco and Gabon. Egypt, meanwhile, were placed with Rwanda, Algeria and Zambia.

Watch the draw live on FIFA.com!

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 15:52:00 GMT

Follow the draw for the final round of African Zone qualifiers for the 2010 FIFA World Cup streamed live on Wednesday at 12.00 CET.

Joy and pain in Africa

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 18:27:00 GMT

Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda and Sudan are among the teams through to the final round of CAF qualifying, but Senegal and Congo DR are out.

African seeds established

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 09:08:00 GMT

Cameroon, Egypt, Ghana, Nigeria and Côte d'Ivoire are the seeded teams for the final round of African qualifying for South Africa 2010.

Big names make no mistake

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 22:35:00 GMT

Senegal were the only major side to fall as Round Three of the African qualifiers for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa entered the final straight.

Fairy tale endings still open

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 08:27:00 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 7-12.

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.

Mankari called in for Morocco

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 21:07:00 GMT

Coach Roger Lemerre named his squad for Morocco's upcoming South Africa 2010 qualifier with Mauritania.

Chamakh down but not out

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 08:11:00 GMT

FIFA.com hears from Bordeaux's Moroccan striker Marouane Chamakh, who's eager to play his part in the Atlas Lions' South Africa 2010 bid.

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.

Ethiopia excluded from the preliminary competition

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 15:57:00 GMT

The Bureau of the Organising Committee has decided to exclude the Ethiopian Football Federation (EFF) from the preliminary competition.

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.

African hopefuls on the brink

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 02:07:00 GMT

In the second half of FIFA.com's preview of this weekend's African qualifiers for South Africa 2010, we look ahead to the action in Groups 7 to 12.

Ethiopia-Morocco qualifier postponed

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 10:03:00 GMT

FIFA today confirmed that the forthcoming 2010 FIFA World Cup preliminary match between Ethiopia and Morocco has been postponed.

Warm-up friendlies for African giants

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 07:43:00 GMT

In preparation for September's FIFA World Cup qualifiers, African teams are contesting a number of friendlies, with some new faces in the dugouts.

All change in Africa's dugouts

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 09:41:00 GMT

FIFA.com looks at how the African nations' new managers have fared in FIFA World Cup qualifying since taking charge of their respective teams.