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2022 FIFA World Cup Qualification – CAF Second Round
The second round of CAF matches for 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification was played over six matchdays, from 1 September to 16 November 2021. Format The second round saw the top 26 ranked CAF teams joined by the 14 winners from the first round. These teams were drawn into ten groups of four teams to play home-and-away round-robin matches. The winners of each group advanced to the third round. Seeding The draw for the second round was held on 21 January 2020, 19:00 CAT (UTC+2), at the Nile Ritz-Carlton in Cairo, Egypt. The seeding was based on the FIFA World Rankings of December 2019 (shown in parentheses below). Note: Bolded teams qualified for the third round. † First round winners Schedule Below is the schedule of the second round of CAF 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification. After the rescheduling of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations final tournament from June/July to January/February, the dates of Matchdays 1 and 2 of the second round were rescheduled. Because the competition ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2022 FIFA World Cup Qualification (CAF)
The African section of the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification acted as qualifiers for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, to be held in Qatar, for national teams which are members of the Confederation of African Football (CAF). A total of five slots in the final tournament were available for CAF teams. Format A previous proposal to merge the qualification rounds for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations with those for the World Cup was turned down after a CAF meeting on 11 June 2018. CAF reverted to the format used for the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification competition. *First round: 28 teams (ranked 27–54) played home-and-away over two legs. The 14 winners advanced to the second round. *Second round: 40 teams (ranked 1–26 and 14 first round winners) were divided into ten groups of four teams to play home-and-away round-robin matches. The ten group winners advanced to the third round. *Third round: Ten second round group winners played home-and-away over two legs. The five winners qualified ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Islam Slimani
Islam Slimani ( ar, إسلام سليماني; born 18 June 1988) is an Algerian professional footballer who plays as a forward for club Brest and the Algeria national team. Slimani began his career in his homeland with JSM Chéraga and CR Belouizdad. In 2013, he moved to Europe, signing for Sporting CP. He played and scored regularly during his three seasons in Portugal, helping his team win the Taça de Portugal in 2015. In 2016, Slimani was transferred to Leicester for a club record £28 million fee. An Algerian international, Slimani made his international debut in 2012 and played at the Africa Cup of Nations in 2013, 2015, 2017 and 2021, and was also a part of the Algeria side that won the 2019 tournament. He was also part of Algeria's squad at the 2014 FIFA World Cup, where he finished as the team's joint top scorer with two goals. As of November 2022, he has won 91 international caps and scored 41 goals, making him Algeria's highest all-time goalscorer. Early life ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium
Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium ( ar, المجمع الرياضي الأمير مولاي عبد الله) is a multi-purpose stadium in Rabat, Morocco. It is named after Prince Moulay Abdellah of Morocco. It was built in 1983 and is the home ground of AS FAR. It is currently used mostly for football matches and it can also stage athletics. The stadium has an occupancy of 45,800 people. Since 2008 it has hosted the Meeting International Mohammed VI d'Athlétisme de Rabat. It was a confirmed venue for the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations until Morocco was stripped of its hosting rights. Morocco asked for the Africa Cup of Nations to be postponed because of fear of the Ebola pandemic that was affecting several African countries at the time. The country was then ruled out as a host of the international competition. The Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium was also a venue for the 2014 FIFA Club World Cup. The venue was planned to be one of the host stadiums for the unsuccessful bid to ho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amadou Sabo
Mahamadou Amadou Sabo (born 30 May 2000) is a Nigerien professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Club Africain. International career He was first called up to the Niger national football team The Niger national football team represents Niger in international football through the Nigerien Football Federation, a member of Confederation of African Football (CAF). Niger plays in the colors of the flag of Niger, white, green and orange. ... in November 2019, but remained on the bench. He made his debut for the squad on 5 June 2021 in a friendly against The Gambia. In June 2022, Sabo scored another goal during a 1 to 1 tie with Uganda. Career statistics Club ;Notes International ''Scores and results list Niger's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Sabo goal.'' References 2000 births Living people Nigerien footballers Niger youth international footballers Niger international footballers Association football midfielders AS ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mohamed Wonkoye
Amadou Djibo Mohamed Wonkoye (born 19 May 1994) is a Nigerien footballer who plays as a midfielder or winger for Horoya. Career As a youth player, Wonkoye joined the youth academy of Ghanaian side WAFA , abbreviation = WAFA , logo = wafalogo.jpg , image = , image_size = , image_alt = , image_caption = , type = News agency , products = Wire service, News, Photos, Video , formation = , foun .... After that, he signed for ASEC in Ivory Coast. Before the second half of 2014/15, he signed for Portuguese second division club Braga B. In 2017, Wonkoye signed for Horoya in Guinea. References External links * Mohamed Wonkoyeat playmakerstats.com Men's association football wingers Men's association football midfielders Living people Niger men's international footballers Expatriate men's footballers in Ivory Coast Expatriate men's footballers in Guinea Expatriate men's footballers in Portugal Sportspeople from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Victorien Adebayor
Adebayor Zakari Adje (born 12 November 1996) is a Nigerien professional footballer who plays for Moroccan club RS Berkane and the Niger national team. Club career In 2016, Adebayor had trials with Ligue 1 sides FC Lorient and AS Monaco but was not offered a deal at either club. On 29 August 2018, Vejle Boldklub in Denmark announced the signing of Adebayor from Inter Allies on a loan deal until 30 June 2019.21-årig afrikansk angriber på plads i VB vejle-boldklub.dk, 28 August 2018 However, one month later, the club announced that they wanted to terminate the loan deal because Adebayor did not show up as agreed and the club had not been able to get in touch with the player. However, he returned to Denmark in October 2020, when he signed with [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Warsama Hassan
Warsama Hassan Houssein (born 17 March 1999) is a Djiboutian professional footballer who plays for Djiboutian side Arta/Solar7 and the Djibouti national team. Club career Born in Djibouti, Hassan joined the Standard Liège youth system in 2007. In 2015, he moved to Genk, playing in the club's academy for four years. On 2 January 2019, Hassan signed for Belgian First Amateur Division club Seraing on a two-year contract. In October 2020 Hassan joined Sereď of the Slovak Fortuna Liga. With the move he became the first player from Djibouti to sign for a top-flight club in Europe. It was announced in August 2021 that Hassan had signed for Maltese Premier League club Sliema Wanderers FC on a one-year contract with a club option for an additional year. International career Hassan previously represented Belgium at under-15 and under-16 levels. In 2014 he made three friendly appearances for the U15 side, two against Turkey and one against Italy. In April 2016 he made one under-17 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anas Farah Ali
Anas Farah Ali (born 3 March 2000) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Moss. Born in Norway, he represents the Djibouti national team. Club career As a youth Ali played for Trosvik IF and Selbak TIF. He later joined the academy of Fredrikstad FK and was promoted to the senior squad in 2015. He was subsequently sent out on loan to Grorud IL in 2019 and Egersunds IK in 2021. International career Ali represented Norway in 2017 UEFA European Under-17 Championship qualification, appearing in three matches. He has represented Norway from under-15 to under-18 level. In August 2021 it was announced that Ali had been called up to represent Djibouti in 2022 World Cup qualification matches against Algeria and Niger the following month. He debuted with Djibouti in a 4–2 loss to Niger ) , official_languages = , languages_type = National languages [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cameroonian Football Federation
The Cameroonian Football Federation (french: Fédération Camerounaise de Football) is the governing body of football in Cameroon. It is known as FECAFOOT. On 11 December 2021, the acting-President of FECAFOOT - former Cameroonian international striker, Samuel Eto'o Fil, was elected President of the organisation. Following the 2022 FIFA World Cup Group G Cameroon vs Brazil match, Eto'o - in his capacity as Cameroonian Football Federation president - assaulted a man outside Stadium 974, with a video circulating on social media of the attack. ''The Guardian''. 6 December 2022. See also * |
Blida
Blida ( ar, البليدة; Tamazight: Leblida) is a city in Algeria. It is the capital of Blida Province, and it is located about 45 km south-west of Algiers, the national capital. The name ''Blida'', i.e. ''bulaydah'', is a diminutive of the Arabic word ''belda'', city. Geography and natural features Blida is known as the city of roses because of the large number of roses in its gardens. Blida lies surrounded with orchards and gardens, above the sea, at the base of the Tell Atlas, on the southern edge of the fertile Mitidja Plain, and the right bank of the Oued el kebir outflow from the Chiffa gorge. The abundant water of this stream provides power for large corn mills and several factories, and also supplies the town with its numerous fountains and irrigated gardens. Within Blida is Chréa National Park, one of the largest national parks in the country and part of the Atlas Mountains. Blida is surrounded by a wall of considerable extent, pierced by six gates, and i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mustapha Tchaker Stadium
Mustapha Tchaker Stadium (), is a multi-purpose stadium in Blida, Algeria. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium has a capacity of 25,000 people. The stadium is the home of the Algeria national football team The Algeria national football team ( ar, منتخب الجزائر لكرة القدم) represents Algeria in men's international football and is governed by the Algerian Football Federation. The team plays their home matches at the 5 July Sta .... International matches Algeria statistics at Mustapha Tchaker USM Blida statistics at Mustapha Tchaker References External links Stade Mustapha Tchaker profile - ''worldstadiums.com'' Football venues in Algeria Multi-purpose stadiums in Algeria Blida Buildings and structures in Blida Province USM Blida {{Algeria-sports-venue-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ramiz Zerrouki
Ramiz Larbi Zerrouki (; born 26 May 1998) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Eredivisie club Feyenoord. Born in the Netherlands, he plays for the Algeria national team. International career Zerrouki was born in the Netherlands and is Algerian by descent. He had his debut with the Algeria national team in a 3–3 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualification tie with Zambia on 25 March 2021. He scored his first goal with the Algerian Flag on the 2nd of September 2021 against Djibouti scoring the 8th goal of the game. He was included in Algeria's squad for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. - BBC Career statistics Club International :''Scores and results list Algeria's goal tally first, score ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
