Africa's big guns secure qualifying wins
Heavyweights Cameroon and Côte d'Ivoire got their 2012 CAF Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign off to winning starts, but Mali and Togo struggled in the race to reach Equatorial Guinea and Gabon.

Eto'o at the double, Uganda crush Angola
Samuel Eto'o scored twice as Cameroon beat Mauritius, and Uganda outclassed Angola 3-0 in Kampala as the 2012 CAF Africa Cup of Nations qualifying competition kicked off.

Giants begin journey to 2012
Algeria, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Morocco, Nigeria, South Africa and Zambia will get their qualifying campaigns underway with easy home games, while Congo DR and Senegal will collide in the pick of the weekend’s fixtures.

Baggies at the double
West Bromwich Albion made it two signings for the day with the capture of powerful midfielder Somen Tchoyi from Austrian champions Red Bull Salzburg.

Clemente lands Cameroon job
Cameroon have appointed former Spain boss Javier Clemente as their new coach, replacing Paul Le Guen in the hotseat.

New stars for a new era
FIFA.com looks at some of the fresh and exciting talents who look set for international stardom as teams build for the future following the FIFA World Cup.

African trio back on track
Most of the major African nations were in good touch in their first outing since the 2010 FIFA World Cup with Cameroon, South Africa and Cote d’Ivoire all impressing, as did continental champions Egypt.

Established elite fail to fire
Italy and France suffered defeat, Spain required a last-gasp equaliser to deny Mexico, and the Netherlands and Germany also drew matches they were expected to win.

A long Song and Landmark Donovan
Appearances earn Rigobert Song and Alexandre Lacazette places in FIFA.com’s latest statistical review, while goals account for the inclusion of Moa Abdellaoue and Landon Donovan.

Song quits international stage
Following 17 years and 137 appearances for Cameroon, veteran defender Rigobert Song has announced his decision to retire from international football.