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Bahamas 2017 Official Draw determines path to glory

by el-admin - March 1, 2017 0820

The Official Draw for the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2017 revealed hosts Bahamas will play Switzerland in their opening match of the competition on 27 April.

Eight CAF hopefuls do battle for four berths

by el-admin - February 25, 2017 0886

The semi-finalists of the CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Zambia will each earn a place at May's FIFA U-20 World Cup Korea Republic 2017. FIFA.com looks ahead to the action.

Pharaohs rise again after impressive AFCON

by el-admin - February 16, 2017 0917

While the CAF Africa Cup of Nations didn't bring Egypt the eighth title they craved, their path to the final in Gabon saw them climb to 23rd in the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking to see them as the top-ranked side in Africa.

Rohr aiming to lead Super Eagles to new heights

by el-admin - February 15, 2017 0798

FIFA.com hears from Gernot Rohr who is aiming to revitalise Nigeria on the road to Russia 2018, following their shock failure to qualify for the recent CAF Africa Cup of Nations.

AFCON performances rewarded with ranking surge

by el-admin - February 9, 2017 0830

The most significant changes for the February edition of the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking arrive courtesy of matches played at the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

Cameroon crowned African champions with comeback win

by el-admin - February 5, 2017 0842

Cameroon won a fifth CAF Africa Cup of Nations title following their 2-1 come-from-behind win over Egypt in the Gabon 2017 Final in Libreville after second-half goals from substitutes Nicolas N'Koulou and Vincent Aboubakar.

Returning Pharaohs set sights on AFCON glory

by el-admin - February 4, 2017 0847

After failing to live up to their considerable CAF Africa Cup of Nations pedigree of late - having missed the last three tournaments - Egypt suddenly find themselves on the brink of an eighth continental title and a FIFA Confederations Cup trip.

Last call for Russia 2017

by el-admin - February 4, 2017 0813

We preview the CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2017 final between Cameroon and Egypt, with the victor booking their ticket, and the final spot, at the upcoming FIFA Confederations Cup Russia 2017.

Big spending, domestic dominance and Egyptian perfection

by el-admin - February 3, 2017 0812

Bavarian R&R, English dough, a Dutch home boy, Egyptian impregnability and the duck of all ducks feature in FIFA.com’s latest stats review.

Pharaohs in familiar territory as brave Burkinabe bid farewell

by el-admin - February 1, 2017 0766

FIFA.com reviews the first of two CAF Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals as tournament old-stagers Egypt narrowly ended the fairytale run of Burkina Faso.