FIFA.com - News

Six helping Togo to turn the page

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 05:37:00 GMT

A French international during a golden period for Les Bleus, Didier Six is leading Togo beyond a difficult recent past and looking to guide the Hawks to Brazil 2014.

Delights and disappointments

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 06:00:00 GMT

Asian and Caribbean upsets, tight battles in South America and a first-ever win for American Samoa were among the latest qualifying tales as the race for Brazil 2014 heated up.

Adebayor leads Togo as minnows fall

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 20:51:00 GMT

Emmanuel Adebayor returned to the Togo side to help them become one of ten teams into the group stage of African qualifying for Brazil 2014, which also included Kenya, who eased by Seychelles.

Africa's away teams find joy

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 21:17:00 GMT

On the first matchday in the African Zone of Brazil 2014 qualifying, scores favoured the away teams as six out of the ten won on a goal-laden day for travellers.

Africa sets off on road to Brazil

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 07:38:00 GMT

The long journey for African representatives aiming to reach Brazil 2014 commences this weekend with 22 nations participating in Round One.

Le Roy: Congo deserves to qualify

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 15:45:00 GMT

"My goal is to qualify the Leopards for the World Cup 2014 in Brazil, one must not be afraid to say it," Congo DR coach Claude Le Roy.

Cameroon favourites to progress

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 09:43:00 GMT

In what could be a keenly contested Group I, once the first round qualifiers are decided, Cameroon and Libya will look to overcome recent inconsistencies to force their way through to the final qualifying round.

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.

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.

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.

Panthers set the pace in Africa

Sat, 06 Jun 2009 20:14:00 GMT

Gabon's emphatic 3-0 win over Togo was the standout result on a day of African action that also brought joy to Zambia, Burkina Faso and Tunisia.

Gabon maintain perfect start

Sat, 06 Jun 2009 19:54:00 GMT

Goals from Bruno Ecuele, Roguy Meye and Moise Brou earned Gabon a 3-0 win at home to Togo, and moved them on to six points from two games.

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.

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.

Olufade hankers for second taste

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 08:50:00 GMT

Adekanmi Olufade relished participating at Germany 2006 and believes Togo can return to the world stage in 2010, despite stiff competition.

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.

Four-goal Adebayor punishes Swaziland

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 22:18:00 GMT

Emmanuel Adebayor ended a one-month national team boycott by scoring four goals as Togo sank Swaziland 6-0 in a 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifier.

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.

Masina: We have to win

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 13:15:00 GMT

Dennis Mesina is in optimistic mood as Swaziland go in search of a win over Togo that would send them through to the final phase of African qualifying.

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.

Togo skipper heads to Romania

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 19:35:00 GMT

Togo captain Nibombe Dare has signed a three-year contract with newly-promoted Romanian first division club CS Otopeni.

Those were the days

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:13:00 GMT

Several of the participating nations from Germany 2006 are now struggling to chart a course to South Africa. Join FIFA.com for a closer look.

Zambia grateful to Felix the Kat

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 15:17:00 GMT

A single goal from Felix Katongo proved to be enoughfor Zambia against Togo in Group 11 of African qualification for South Africa 2010.

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.

New Zambia coach aims high

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 07:14:00 GMT

Although Zambia have struggled in their FIFA World Cup qualifying group, ambitious young coach Herve Renard feels that his side is full of promise.

Burkina Faso setting breakneck pace

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 08:05:00 GMT

Groups 7 to 12 of the African qualifiers have thrown up surprises aplenty; none bigger than Burkina Faso being the only team on maximum points.