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Aubameyang: Reaching the World Cup is a dream

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 01:58:00 GMT

“Reaching the world finals for the first time in Gabon’s history is a dream we can achieve if we really put our minds to it,” Gabon forward Pierre-Eymerick Aubameyang.

All to play for in even section

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 10:04:00 GMT

Group E is set to be wide open with all four contenders looking in with a shot of qualification, as Burkina Faso, Gabon, Niger and first round favourites Congo all have reasons to talk up their own chances.

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.

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.

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.

Big guns sign off in style

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 21:33:00 GMT

Congo DR, Benin, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea, Egypt and Mali all picked up important wins to help their bids to reach South Africa 2010.

Ghana and Guinea go top

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 16:20:00 GMT

In the latest FIFA World Cup qualifying action in Africa, Ghana and Guinea each moved to the top of their respective group after winning at home.

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.

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.

Eto'o scores in Cameroon win

Sat, 31 May 2008 21:55:00 GMT

Cameroon, Namibia, Uganda, Rwanda and Malawi each recorded victories on Saturday in qualifying for South Africa 2008.

Tight race in store

Sat, 31 May 2008 20:32:00 GMT

Except for Malawi's romp against Djibouti, it was a day of close encounters in Africa as Round 2 of the South Africa 2010 qualifiers began.

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.

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.

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.