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Algeria qualify with playoff win: The Desert Foxes of Algeria are in the Men’s World Cup for the first time since 1986 as they defeated Egypt 1-0 in a playoff for the CAF Group C title. Antar YAHIA scored the spectacular winner in the 39th minute when he volleyed in a lob from Karim ZIANI off the underside of the bar. The match, played at Sudan’s National Stadium in Omdurman, was necessitated when the Pharaohs defeated Algeria 2-0 on the last day of Group C action, leaving the teams deadlocked atop the group on all tiebreaking criteria.
[posted THU 19 NOV 2009 – 08:25:15 UTC]

CAF matchday 14 recap: A quick summary of action around the CAF second group phase on the weekend of SAT 14-SUN 15 NOV 2009.
» Mozambique 01-00 Tunisia: Tunisia had a two point lead in Group B when the weekend began, but a win would guarantee qualification. The deadlock was finally broken in the 83rd minute when DARIO scored for the home side...
» Kenya 02-03 Nigeria: ...at which point Allan WETENDE equalised for Kenya. Just minutes later, Obafemi MARTINS scored his second goal of the day to put the Super Eagles through.
» Morocco 00-02 Cameroon: Cameroon win Group A and return to the Men’s World Cup as Achille WEBO and Samuel ETO’O were the goalscorers.
» Egypt 02-00 Algeria: The runup to the match was marred by an attack on the Desert Foxes’ team bus when they arrived in Cairo. When the match began, it immediately turned as Amr ZAKI pounced on a Mohamed ABOUTRIKA shot that struck the post. That gave Egypt the lead in the second minute, but no more goals were forthcoming as the tension mounted. With seconds remaining in stoppage time, though, Zaki’s replacement, Emad METEAB headed in the critical second goal. The teams are now dead even atop Group C, each with 13 points, nine goals scored, and four conceded. Each team won their home match by two goals, forcing a single match playoff in Sudan on WED 18 NOV 2009.
¤ Qualified: Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Nigeria
» Playoff required: Algeria-Egypt [Group C]
[posted SUN 15 NOV 2009 – 19:00:19 UTC]

CAF matchday 13 recap: A quick summary of action around the CAF second group phase on the weekend of SAT 10-SUN 11 OCT 2009.
» Zambia 00-01 Egypt: Hosny ABD RABOU was the hero for the Pharaohs as he placed a powerful strike in the top corner of the goal. Egypt host Algeria next month needing a three goal win to qualify. If Egypt win by two goals, a playoff will be needed to decide the Group C title.
» Malawi 01-01 Côte d’Ivoire: With the home side playing only for a place in the African Nations Cup, Jacob NGWIRA gave them the lead in the second half. But the Elephants’ Didier DROGBA equalised four minutes later, and the draw meant that Côte d’Ivoire are bound for South Africa as Group E winners.
» Cameroon 03-00 Togo: After a slow start in Group A, the Indomitable Lions have now won three straight.
» Gabon 03-01 Morocco: The Black Panthers kept pace with a hard fought win over Morocco. To qualify, Gabon must hope for Cameroon to slip up in Morocco next month.
» Nigeria 01-00 Mozambique: As the match remained goalless, it appeared that Tunisia’s win over Kenya would make them the champions of Group B. But deep in stoppage time, a save from João KAPANGO rebounded straight to Victor OBINNA, who scored the goal that kept the Super Eagles alive. Nonetheless, Tunisia qualify if they defeat Mozambique next month.
¤ Qualified this matchday: Côte d’Ivoire
× Eliminated this matchday: Burkina Faso, Kenya, Morocco, Mozambique, Togo, Zambia
[posted MON 12 OCT 2009 – 00:56:01 UTC]

CAF matchday 12 recap: A quick summary of action around the CAF second group phase on the weekend of SAT 05-SUN 06 SEP 2009.
» Gabon 00-02 Cameroon: The match was postponed from SAT 20 JUN 2009 due to the death of Gabon president Omar BONGO, but as post election violence flared up in the country, the delay seemed perhaps insufficient. Nonetheless, the match saw Achille EMANA and Samuel ETO’O score for Cameroon just two minutes apart. The Indomitable Lions emerge from last place in Group A and can take over first by defeating the Black Panthers again at home on WED 09 SEP 2009.
» Côte d’Ivoire 05-00 Burkina Faso: The Elephants continued to trample their Group E opposition with a second 5-0 win. Côte d’Ivoire need one point to qualify.
» Nigeria 02-02 Tunisia: Twice the Super Eagles took the lead, but twice the Carthage Eagles equalised. Tunisia keep their two point lead in Group B.
» Algeria 01-00 Zambia: Rafik SAIFI’s second half goal was the difference as the Desert Foxes remain three points clear of Egypt in Group C.
» Ghana 02-00 Sudan: Making up for lost time, the Black Stars qualified for their second straight Men’s World Cup after losing the first eleven qualifying tournaments they entered. Sulley MUNTARI and Michael ESSIEN were the goalscoring heroes as Ghana secured top spot in Group D.
¤ Qualified this matchday: Ghana
× Eliminated this matchday: Benin, Guinea, Malawi, Mali, Rwanda, Sudan
[posted MON 07 SEP 2009 – 05:37:23 UTC]

CAF matchday 11 recap: A quick summary of action around the CAF second group phase on the weekend of SAT 20-SUN 21 JUN 2009.
» Zambia 00-02 Algeria: Goals from Madjid BOUGHERRA and Rafik SAIFI made the Desert Foxes sole owners of first place in Group C.
» Burkina Faso 02-03 Côte d’Ivoire: The Elephants handed Burkina Faso their first home loss of the 2010 qualifiers, taking over first in Group E.
» Tunisia 00-00 Nigeria: Tunisia remain atop Group B, but Nigeria can claim that honour when the two teams next meet in SEP 2009.
» Mali 03-01 Benin: Seidath TCHOMOGO put the visitors ahead early in the match, but late goals from Mamadou DIALLO and Fredi KANOUTE put Mali into second place in Ghana-dominated Group D.
[posted SAT 27 JUN 2009 – 00:40:42 UTC]

CAF matchday 10 recap: A quick summary of action around the CAF second group phase on the weekend of SAT 06-SUN 07 JUN 2009.
» Zambia 01-00 Rwanda: The Chipolopolo missed an opportunity to take the lead in the 38th minute when Collins MBESUMA’s penalty went wide. But Rainford KALABA did give Zambia the win late in the first half, breaking the four way tie in Group C.
» Malawi 00-01 Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso continue to set the pace in Group E with an away win over Malawi, through Beli Moumouni DAGANO’s tenth goal of the qualifiers.
» Gabon 03-00 Togo: Surprise Group A leaders Gabon scored three in front of their home supporters, but the visiting Sparrowhawks made matters worse for themselves as Thomas DOSSEVI was sent off late in the first half.
» Algeria 03-01 Egypt: Three goals in a twenty minute span sent Algeria into a tie with Zambia atop Group C, the only group in which no team won both its first two matches.
[posted TUE 09 JUN 2009 – 08:13:59 UTC]

Abidjan stadium crush leaves 19 dead: A stampede of supporters and the collapse of a stadium wall have resulted in 19 deaths prior to the CAF second group phase Group E match between Côte d’Ivoire and Malawi. Large numbers turned out at Stade Félix Houphouet-Boigny in Abidjan hoping to see the match on SUN 29 MAR 2009; according to reports, spectators were pushed into a wall that collapsed, and the resulting panic in the crowd led police to fire tear gas. 19 were killed, and 132 injured, in the crush. The match was allowed to go ahead. A similar incident occurred at an earlier 2010 Men’s World Cup qualifying match between Liberia and Gambia on SUN 01 JUN 2008, leaving ten dead.
[posted TUE 31 MAR 2009 – 01:53:24 UTC]

CAF matchday 9 recap: A quick summary of action around the CAF second group phase on the weekend of SAT 28-SUN 29 MAR 2009.
» Togo 01-00 Cameroon: After missing a month of action due to injury, Emmanuel ADEBAYOR made a triumphant return with an eleventh minute goal that started Togo on the right foot in Group A. Togo played the match in Accra, Ghana to complete the three match home ban imposed due to crowd trouble at a qualifying match for the 2008 African Nations Cup.
» Morocco 01-02 Gabon: The Black Panthers are equal with Togo atop Group A after defeating Morocco. Pierre-Emerick AUBAMEYANG and Roguy MEYE scored late in the first half, and Gabon withstood a late attack from Morocco to earn three points.
» Burkina Faso 04-02 Guinea: Mahamoudou KERE and Alain TRAORE scored for les Etalons in the first half, and though Guinea tried to climb back in, Moumouni DAGANO added two more for Burkina Faso, who become joint leaders of Group E with Côte d’Ivoire.
» Mozambique 00-00 Nigeria: The first of two surprising Sunday draws was in Maputo, where Dario MONTEIRO headed into the goal twice. But both were called back, and the Mambas had to be satisfied with their point, which leaves them two behind Tunisia in Group B.
» Egypt 01-01 Zambia: Amr ZAKI put the home side ahead in the first half, only for Dennis BANDA to score the equaliser in the second. With Rwanda and Algeria playing to a draw the previous day, favoured Egypt are now tied with all of their Group C rivals.
[posted MON 30 MAR 2009 – 07:09:51 UTC]

Togo, Cameroon, Morocco to fight in CAF third round: The draw for the CAF third round of qualifiers for South Africa 2010 was not kind to Togo, Cameroon, or Morocco, all of whom ended up together in Group A. Burkina Faso’s strong performance in the second round earns them a meeting with Côte d’Ivoire in Group E, whilst Mali and Sudan are together again in Group D with Ghana and Benin. Only group winners qualify from this round, which begins in MAR 2009.
» Group A: Togo, Cameroon, Morocco, Gabon
» Group B: Mozambique, Nigeria, Kenya, Tunisia
» Group C: Rwanda, Algeria, Egypt, Zambia
» Group D: Ghana, Benin, Sudan, Mali
» Group E: Côte d’Ivoire, Malawi, Burkina Faso, Guinea
[posted MON 27 OCT 2008 – 07:02:39 UTC]

CAF third round draw upcoming: The draw for the CAF third round of 2010 Men’s World Cup qualifiers is due to take place on WED 22 OCT 2008. The twenty teams that survived the second round are to be drawn into five groups of four, with seedings based on the FIFA world rankings of OCT 2008. Each group consists of one team from each pot.
» Pot 1: Cameroon, Egypt, Ghana, Nigeria, Côte d’Ivoire
» Pot 2: Guinea, Morocco, Tunisia, Mali, Algeria
» Pot 3: Burkina Faso, Gabon, Zambia, Kenya, Benin
» Pot 4: Rwanda, Togo, Mozambique, Sudan, Malawi
[posted SAT 18 OCT 2008 – 07:21:19 UTC]

CAF matchday 8 recap: A quick summary of action around the CAF second round on the weekend of FRI 10-SUN 12 OCT 2008.
» Malawi 02-01 Congo DR: The Flames overcame an early deficit to earn a ticket to the third round, taking second place in Group 12.
» Gabon 01-00 Libya: A draw would have sent Libya through, but in the 77th minute, Bruno MBANANGOYE scored the only goal, leaving a three way tie atop Group 5. Gabon and Ghana advance on goal difference.
» Botswana 00-01 Mozambique: GENITO’s sixth minute goal proved the difference and put Mozambique second in Group 7. But not until the next day could they be certain of moving through to the next round as one of the top eight runners up.
» Togo 06-00 Swaziland: Four goals from Sheyi ADEBAYOR helped Togo move through, whilst the result left Zambia the Group 11 winners.
» Senegal 01-01 Gambia: An 87th minute equaliser by Gambia’s Tijan JAITEH was not quite enough to earn advancement out of Group 6, but Gambian citizens still celebrated a rare point against their arch rivals.
» Sudan 02-00 Congo: Both sides had a man sent off, but Sudan used goals by Mohamed TAHIR and Faisal AGAB to advance on goal difference over the Congo in Group 10.
» Guinea 03-02 Kenya: Guinea were the last team to secure a place in the next round, surviving a late onslaught from Kenya to win, take over first place in Group 2, and eliminate Gambia.
» Teams advancing to the third round: Cameroon, Guinea, Kenya, Benin, Nigeria, Ghana, Gabon, Algeria, Côte d’Ivoire, Mozambique, Morocco, Rwanda, Burkina Faso, Tunisia, Mali, Sudan, Zambia, Togo, Egypt, Malawi
[posted TUE 14 OCT 2008 – 07:36:51 UTC]

Ethiopia disqualified, matches annulled: Ethiopia’s suspension from FIFA has resulted in its dismissal from the qualifiers for the 2010 Men’s World Cup. FIFA ruled on FRI 12 SEP 2008 to disqualify Ethiopia, which had been suspended as a result of a dispute over the leadership of the Ethiopian Football Federation, and annul all of their matches in CAF second round Group 8. The beneficiaries of this decision are Rwanda, now the fifth team to earn a place in the third round. Even if Morocco defeat Mauritania to take first place on the group’s last day, Rwanda’s nine points from four matches will see them through as one of the top eight second placed teams.
[posted SUN 14 SEP 2008 – 08:09:27 UTC]

CAF matchday 7 recap: A quick summary of action around the CAF second round on the weekend of FRI 05-SUN 07 SEP 2008.
» Libya 01-00 Ghana: Ghana’s Michael ESSIEN had to exit due to injury, and with just minutes left, Ahmed SAAD scored for the home side. Libya now have the Group 5 lead; a draw next month against Gabon will send the Greens through to the next phase.
» Cape Verde Is 01-02 Cameroon: Claudio AGUIAR put the Cape Verde Is ahead late in the first half, but Achille EMANA and Alain NKONG, both entering off the bench, scored in the second half. With the win, the Indomitable Lions have won Group 1, though the Cape Verde Is still have a chance to advance as one of the top eight second placed teams.
» Burkina Faso 00-00 Tunisia: The Stallions hit the first bump in their qualifying campaign, managing only a goalless draw against Tunisia. Both teams are almost certain of making the third round, with Burkina Faso having the advantage in Group 9.
» Mozambique 01-01 Côte d’Ivoire: Group 7 is one of the tightest groups in CAF, and this match demonstrated why. Bakary KONE scored for the Elephants early in the second half, but only four minutes later, Mozambique’s MIRO equalised. Côte d’Ivoire are in front, Madagascar three points back, and Mozambique and Botswana both trail by four points.
» Congo 01-00 Mali: Wilfried ENDZANGA was the Congo’s hero: his goal in the 87th minute pushed them into a tie for first place in Group 10.
» Congo DR 00-01 Egypt: The Pharaohs secured their place in the next round, defeating Congo DR on a Mohamed ABOUTRIKA goal. Egypt are assured of being one of the top eight wild cards even if they finish second in Group 12, whilst the winner of next month’s crucial Congo DR-Malawi match could also advance.
» Benin 03-02 Angola: Razak OMOTOYOSSI found net twice for the Squirrels, who have now clinched first place in Group 3 and a spot in the final round.
[posted MON 08 SEP 2008 – 06:24:57 UTC]

Ethiopia’s suspension forces postponement of Morocco match: The 2010 Men’s World Cup qualifier between Ethiopia and Morocco, scheduled for SUN 07 SEP 2008, has been postponed due to Ethiopia’s suspension. The Ethiopian Football Federation was suspended on TUE 29 JUL 2008 after it failed to implement a roadmap, negotiated by FIFA and CAF, intended to resolve a dispute involving the EFF’s leadership. The fate of the match and of CAF Group 8 is still to be decided.
[posted WED 03 SEP 2008 – 05:55:05 UTC]

CAF matchday 6 recap: A quick summary of action around the CAF second round on the weekend of FRI 20-MON 23 JUN 2008.
» Zambia 01-00 Swaziland: A late penalty by Christopher KATONGO earned three points for the Chipolopolo. Both teams are now tied atop Group 11, Swaziland leading on goals scored.
» Nigeria 02-00 Equatorial Guinea: The Super Eagles are one of two African nations to win all matches so far, and in Nigeria’s case, that means confirmed advancement from Group 4.
» Burkina Faso 04-01 Seychelles: Their convincing win over the Seychelles means that the Stallions also have a full twelve points. But with Tunisia right behind in Group 9, Burkina Faso are not yet certain of a third round berth.
» Morocco 02-00 Rwanda: Meanwhile, the Wasps’ perfect record in Group 8 came to an end after goals by Youssef SAFRI and Nabil EL ZHAR.
» Cameroon 02-01 Tanzania: Samuel ETO’O scored his second goal in the dying seconds to keep the Indomitable Lions first in Group 1, but a win by the Cape Verde Is means Cameroon’s lead is still a single point.
» Egypt 02-00 Malawi: Emad MOTEAB scored twice to defeat the Malawi side that had bested the Pharaohs a week previously. The Group 12 match between Egypt and Congo DR on SUN 07 SEP 2008 could allow the Flames to get back into the race.
[posted TUE 24 JUN 2008 – 03:52:17 UTC]

CAF matchday 5 recap: A quick summary of action around the CAF second round on the weekend of FRI 13-SUN 15 JUN 2008.
» Malawi 01-00 Egypt: In what may well be remembered as the Flames’ biggest win to date, Chiukepo MSOWOYA scored in stoppage time, putting Malawi atop a very competitive Group 12 on goal difference.
» Uganda 03-01 Angola: The Cranes ran out winners against Germany 2006 qualifiers Angola, but they are still third in Group 3 on goal difference.
» Rwanda 03-01 Morocco: The battle for first place in Group 8 went to the Wasps, who went ahead in the last ten minutes on goals from Labama BOKOTA and Olivier KAREKEZI.
» Gabon 02-00 Ghana: Rogur MEYE and Stephan N’GUEMA scored as Gabon upset the Black Stars. They are third in Group 5, but with a match in hand.
» Sierra Leone 01-00 South Africa: A penalty by Mohammed KALLON earned the Leone Stars a win over South Africa. The two are now tied with Equatorial Guinea for second place in Group 4.
» Liberia 02-02 Senegal: It was goalless at halftime and 2-0 for the visitors with fifteen minutes left, but the Lone Star bounced back. Dioh WILLIAMS and Olivier MAKOR were able to salvage the late draw and keep Liberia three points back of Senegal, the Group 6 leaders.
[posted MON 16 JUN 2008 – 02:41:44 UTC]

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