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Côte d'Ivoire, Egypt lead charge

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 22:12:00 GMT

Côte d'Ivoire, Egypt and a handful of other teams secured qualification for the final round of African qualifiers for Brazil 2014, but many groups are open with one matchday left to play.

Make or break time in Africa

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 04:56:00 GMT

Although no African team has secured a spot in the final round of CAF qualifying for Brazil 2014, that could all change this weekend in what is expected to be a pivotal matchday for aspirants across the continent.

Favourites made to wait in Africa

Sun, 09 Jun 2013 21:25:00 GMT

Egypt, Tunisia and Congo fell just short of securing a place in the final round of qualifying for the 2014 FIFA World Cup™ and now just two group matchdays remain before the head-to-head round.

South Africa, Ethiopia race hots up

Sat, 08 Jun 2013 20:01:00 GMT

Victory for Ethiopia in Botswana saw the race in FIFA World Cup™ qualifying Group A, as a win for South Africa kept the race tight at the top, while Tunisia secured a late point and Côte d'Ivoire won in Gambia.

African trio eye final round spots

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 06:28:00 GMT

Egypt, Tunisia and Congo could become the first teams to cement their place in the last stage of 2014 FIFA World Cup™ qualifying in Africa this weekend. FIFA.com previews a potentially pivotal matchday on the Mother Continent.

Bangura determined to make history again

Fri, 03 May 2013 06:57:00 GMT

Umaru Bangura tells FIFA.com he is hoping to help Sierra Leone to an unlikely qualification for Brazil 2014 having been a key member of the nation’s historic appearance at a previous FIFA tournament ten years ago.

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.

Tunisia eye return to glory days

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 10:15:00 GMT

Tunisia are the heavyweight team in African qualifying Group B and will be hard to beat in a section also containing Cape Verde Islands, Sierra Leone and the winner of the first round tie between Equatorial Guinea and Madagascar.

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.

Holders Mazembe remain standing

Tue, 16 Nov 2010 01:51:00 GMT

Congo DR club TP Mazembe again proved to be the darlings of African club football by winning a fourth continental crown over the weekend. Join FIFA.com for a look back at the 2010 edition of the CAF Champions League.

Esperance ready to climb a mountain

Fri, 12 Nov 2010 12:12:00 GMT

Tunisian side Esperance are determined to throw everything they have at holders TP Mazembe in order to turn over a five-goal deficit in the second leg of the final this weekend.

Classy Crows leave Esperance behind

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 10:29:00 GMT

Ngandu Kasongo and Given Singuluma scored two goals apiece to lift DR Congo's TP Mazembe Englebert to a 5-0 first-leg final win over Esperance, which all but assures them of their second successive continental title.

Fireworks await in first leg

Fri, 29 Oct 2010 17:37:00 GMT

The first leg of the CAF Champions League final on Sunday should see powerful Tunisian visitors Esperance pushing for an away goal against holders TZ Mazembe in DR Congo.

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.

Esperance set up Mazembe showdown

Mon, 18 Oct 2010 13:55:00 GMT

Tunisia's Esperance overcame rivals Al Ahly on away goals to earn a spot in the CAF Champions League final against DR Congo's TP Mazembe Englebert.

African giants eye final

Thu, 14 Oct 2010 17:35:00 GMT

The semi-finals of Africa's top club competition conclude this weekend with tough away legs looming for Al Ahly and defending champions TP Mazembe.

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.

France fail to fire against Tunisia

Sun, 30 May 2010 22:44:00 GMT

France's preparations for the FIFA World Cup suffered a reality check on Sunday as they came from behind to snatch a 1-1 draw against Tunisia.

Champions kick off in style

Mon, 24 May 2010 13:47:00 GMT

Reigning champions Equatorial Guinea and continental giants Nigeria took command of their African Women's Championship qualifying ties with away wins.

New stars emerge in Angola

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 09:11:00 GMT

The Cup of Nations was a showcase for players seemingly on the cusp of greatness. We look at Egypt’s Gedo and a few other stars in the making.

Lions through on dramatic day

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 19:50:00 GMT

Cameroon made it five from five for FIFA World Cup qualifiers in the Africa Cup of Nations last eight, but not without help from surprising Zambia.

Lions tear Group D wide open

Sun, 17 Jan 2010 22:44:00 GMT

Cameroon came from behind to defeat Zambia 3-2, while Tunisia and Gabon drew to leave all four teams with a way through at the Cup of Nations.

Tunisia sack coach Coelho

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:32:00 GMT

Tunisia have sacked coach Humberto Coelho after their failure to qualify for South Africa 2010 with Faouzi Benzarti named as Coelho's replacement.

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.

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.

North African duo a step closer

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 23:57:00 GMT

Late goals made for a dramatic day of qualifying as Tunisia and Algeria stayed on course for South Africa 2010 at the expense of Nigeria and Egypt.

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.

Ben Khalfallah: We can’t let it slip

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 08:23:00 GMT

Fahid Ben Khalfallah speaks to FIFA.com about Tunisia's forthcoming meeting with Kenya and his confidence they will edge Nigeria for 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.

Last-minute Tunisia grab draw in Nigeria

Sun, 06 Sep 2009 20:32:00 GMT

Nigeria's hopes for a place at 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa were severely dented by the concession of a late equaliser at home to Group B rivals Tunisia.

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.

Follow the action - LIVE

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 16:38:00 GMT

You can follow all of today's qualifying action live on FIFA.com via the EMIRATES MatchCast. So, come and join fans from across the world.

First Tunisia call for Chahed

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 11:20:00 GMT

Tunisia coach Humberto Coelho has handed a first call-up to German-born Sofien Chahed for the key FIFA World Cup qualifier against Nigeria.

Yakubu and Martins out

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 14:55:00 GMT

Everton striker Yakubu Aiyegbeni and Obafemi Martins of Wolfsburg have not been picked by Nigeria for next month's crunch qualifier against Tunisia.

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.

Algerian 'Foxes' outwit Zambia

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 17:55:00 GMT

Algeria beat Zambia 2-0 in a FIFA World Cup qualifier to go top of African zone Group C, as Majid Bougherra and Rafik Saifi struck to secure the points.

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.

Nigeria drop five from camp

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 03:25:00 GMT

Nigeria coach Shuaibu Amodu has omitted five players from a squad that will head to Malta ahead of the South Africa 2010 qualifier against Tunisia.

Kanu: Tunisia key for Nigeria

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 22:36:00 GMT

Nwankwo Kanu has said that Nigeria's South Africa2010 qualifier against Tunisia could decide whether they will be part of next year's tournament.

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.

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.

Monteiro believes in Mozambique

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 09:07:00 GMT

Following their 0-0 draw with Nigeria, Mozambique's Dario Monteiro says his country can cause an upset in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers.