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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.

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.

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.

Darragi drafted in for Tunisia

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 19:01:00 GMT

Esperance midfielder Oussama Darragi has been called up for Tunisia's qualifier in Kenya following injuries to Jamel Saifi and Khaled Souissi.

Jomaa savouring Tunisian tonic

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 11:59:00 GMT

FIFA.com hears from Lens forward Issam Jomaa on why battling for a FIFA World Cup place represents a release from the tension of Ligue 2.

Group B Quotes

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 17:47:00 GMT

Humberto Coelho, Tunisia coach
It's tough. Nigeria are a great team, and the only thing we can do is prepare ourselves well. Mozambique and Kenya are two teams who won't be easy to beat at home either.

Nigeria's giants target ticket

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:03:00 GMT

Nigeria look like the favourites in Africa's Group B, paired alongside tricky Tunisia and unknown quantities Mozambique and Kenya.

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.