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Nyamilandu: There’s a football revolution in Malawi

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 19:56:00 GMT

Nigeria are favourites to go through, but don’t belittle us or imagine that we will be easy opponents,” Walter Nyamilandu, President of the Football Association of Malawi

Super Eagles favoured to soar

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 09:51:00 GMT

With Malawi drawn alongside two qualifiers, of which Namibia and Kenya look favourites, heavy-hitters Nigeria will fancy their chances in Group F, but a lacklustre record against minnows means they can't relax.

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.

Equatorial Guinea, Nigeria reach Germany 2011

Fri, 12 Nov 2010 07:32:00 GMT

Equatorial Guinea will make their FIFA Women's World Cup debut next year in Germany along with Nigeria after wins over South Africa and Cameroon respectively.

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.

Eneramo leads Esperance charge

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 10:00:00 GMT

In the goal-scoring form of his young life, Nigerian Michael Eneramo should be a key figure for Tunisia's Esperance as they look to dethrone African champions TP Mazembe in the weekend's CAF Champions League final.

African leaders look to keep out front

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:33:00 GMT

The final group stage of the CAF Champions League continues this weekend as three previous champions all look to build on away wins in the previous round.

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.

Festival's final day lives up to hopes

Sat, 10 Jul 2010 17:52:00 GMT

The Football for Hope Festival concluded on Saturday with two finals played, the FIFA Fair Play Award handed out and the teams from around the world saluting each other and the people of Alexandra township.

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.

Castrol Index: The ratings explained

Sat, 03 Jul 2010 11:41:00 GMT

The Castrol Index has produced some interesting scores at the FIFA World Cup™. FIFA.com rounds up some typical questions from users - together with the experts' answers.

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.

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.

Eagles old and young rue exit

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 12:22:00 GMT

FIFA.com shared a few moments with a Nigerian legend and one of their up-and-coming stars after the side's disappointing elimination from South Africa 2010.

Argentina cruise as Nigeria crash

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 08:41:00 GMT

Argentina eased through to the Round of 16 on maximum points, while Korea Republic pipped Greece to join them. Nigeria, meanwhile, also came up short.

History beckons for 2010's golden boy

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 07:22:00 GMT

Gonzalo Higuain currently leads the likes of Luis Fabiano, David Villa and Diego Forlan in the race to become South Africa 2010's top scorer. We take a closer look at the contenders.

Sleepy but joyful Koreans celebrate

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 02:38:00 GMT

Some 500,000 fans gathered in public spaces throughout Korea Republic during the early morning to watch their team advance to the last 16.

Bittersweet end for Lagerback

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 23:39:00 GMT

Coach Lars Lagerback was disappointed that his Super Eagles failed to advance to the last 16 but called his time with the team "a fantastic journey".

Korea Republic not yet satisfied

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 23:24:00 GMT

Korea Republic coach Huh Jung-Moo is pleased to have advanced out of the group stage but said his team now wants even more.

South African tears, Latin cheers

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 22:31:00 GMT

South Africa became the first hosts to fall at the first hurdle but they were celebrating in South America as Uruguay and Argentina finished top of their groups.

Koreans march on as Eagles crash

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 21:29:00 GMT

An up-and-down thriller in Durban eventually ended in a 2-2 draw between Korea Republic and Nigeria, sending the Asians into a last-16 meeting with Uruguay.

Etuhu: This is our cup final

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 11:25:00 GMT

Nigeria midfielder Dickson Etuhu spoke to FIFA.com about his side's fading hopes ahead of today's Group B decider with the South Koreans in Durban.

Park: We have high expectations

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 08:12:00 GMT

Park Ji-sung hopes to replicate his heroics of 2002 when Korea Republic face Nigeria in today's crucial Group B showdown in Durban.

Eight hopefuls eyeing four spots

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Uruguay and Argentina begin the day as leaders of Group A and Group B respectively, but with no-one yet assured of a last 16 place or consigned to elimination, there is still plenty to play for.

Nigeria need help from Argentina

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 20:36:00 GMT

Nigeria are still in contention for advancement out of Group B despite two opening losses but they will need help from Argentina.

Park confident in face of pressure

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 19:10:00 GMT

Korea Republic captain Park Ji-Sung admitted that his team feels the pressure that comes with expectations but he is confident that they can overcome.

Firepower concerning Taeguk Warriors

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 15:56:00 GMT

Ahead of their must-win match against Nigeria, Korea Republic coach Huh Jung-Moo is left with few options to end his side's goal drought.

Nigeria-Korea Republic preview

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 13:02:00 GMT

Nigeria and Korea Republic clash for the first time at the FIFA World Cup in an encounter which the Asians enter as favourites to take Group B's runners-up slot.

Lagerback: Let's show how good we are

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 10:21:00 GMT

His Nigeria side might have lost their opening two matches at the 2010 FIFA World Cup™, but Nigeria coach Lars Lagerback told FIFA that he's happy with his side's play and is still hopeful of a place in the last 16.

Korea Republic will not settle for draw

Sun, 20 Jun 2010 22:26:00 GMT

Korea Republic midfielder Kim Jung-Woo seemed to be speaking for the team when he said that they will not settle for a draw against Nigeria.

Lee optimistic of Korea Republic progress

Sun, 20 Jun 2010 17:10:00 GMT

Veteran goalkeeper Lee Woon-Jae has backed Korea Republic to beat Nigeria on Tuesday to keep their FIFA World Cup campaign alive.

Kanu keen to feature

Sun, 20 Jun 2010 17:10:00 GMT

Nigeria captain Kanu is desperate to play a part at the FIFA World Cup after missing the side's opening two defeats in Group B.

Taeguk Warriors target battling Nigeria

Sun, 20 Jun 2010 12:44:00 GMT

Korea Republic play winless Nigeria in their final Group B match on Tuesday in the knowledge that a win would seal their berth in the last 16.

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.

Kaita frets over red card

Sat, 19 Jun 2010 16:31:00 GMT

Nigeria midfielder Sani Kaita has admitted to having sleepless nights after his sending-off in the 2-1 Group B defeat to Greece.

Group B: State of play

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 21:07:00 GMT

FIFA.com looks at all the possible permutations in Group B, with each of the four sides still in the running going into the final round of fixtures.

'Sad' Nigeria short on hope

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 14:26:00 GMT

Kalu Uche admitted it would not be easy for Nigeria to raise themselves for their last Group B game against Korea Republic even if a glimmer of hope remains.

Higuain shines as France slump

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 23:00:00 GMT

Gonzalo Higuain's hat-trick for Argentina against Korea Republic took top billing but Day 7 also brought a Mexico win over France and Greece's first FIFA World Cup success.

Moderate displays from active quintet

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 22:19:00 GMT

After yesterday witnessed Hyundai Best Young Player Award contenders watching from the sidelines, a quintet of hopefuls returned to the fore today.

Nigeria still alive, insists coach

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 22:06:00 GMT

Nigeria coach Lars Lagerback knows that his Super Eagles are in a tough spot after two losses but they can still qualify with some help from Argentina.

Greece edge ten-man Nigeria

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 17:16:00 GMT

Dimitrios Salpingidis and Vasileios Torosidis scored to earn Greece a 2-1 comeback victory over ten-man Nigeria – their first triumph on the world stage.

Last 16 in sight

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Argentina and Korea Republic will cross paths for the second time in FIFA World Cup history on Thursday knowing that whoever wins in their Group B meeting will take a giant stride towards the Round of 16.

Super Eagles sharpen talons

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 20:08:00 GMT

Nigeria coach Lars Lagerback said that his Super Eagles have a good week of practice ahead of their important encounter with Greece.

Yakubu living the dream

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 16:38:00 GMT

Nigeria forward Yakubu Ayegbeni tells FIFA.com why confidence is high in the Super Eagles' camp as they prepare for the Group B showdown with Greece.

Salpingidis wary of Nigeria

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 20:19:00 GMT

Greece forward Dimitris Salpingidis has warned his side will need to keep their focus all over the pitch if they are to get their 2010 FIFA World Cup campaign back on track.

Pressure on Greece and Nigeria

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 20:09:00 GMT

Greece and Nigeria meet on Thursday with the shadow of early elimination hanging over both. The loser can almost certainly pack for home.