Switzerland’s Blaise Nkufo (R) holds Cyprus’ Christou Paraskevas

Switzerland's Blaise Nkufo (R) holds Cyprus' Christou Paraskevas during their friendly soccer match at the Stade de Geneve in Geneva August 20, 2008. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse (SWITZERLAND)

Benin through as Congo climb

Benin won to join Nigeria and Cameroon in the third phase of African Zone qualifying, while Côte d'Ivoire and Egypt are on the brink of progression.

England stars quash revenge talk

England are desperate to beat Croatia on Wednesday for qualification points, not revenge, according to John Terry and David Beckham.

Hammers confirm four-man shortlist

West Ham United have revealed Gianfranco Zola, Roberto Donadoni, Slaven Bilic and Michael Laudrup are in the frame for their vacant manager's job.

Egypt gain advantage

Mohamed Aboutrika's 30th minute strike gave Egypt a 1-0 win over Congo DR, opening up a three-point gap at the top of Group 12.

Egypt gain advantage - LIVE

Mohamed Aboutrika's 30th minute strike gave Egypt a 1-0 win over Congo DR, opening up a three-point gap at the top of the Group 12 standings.

Egypt gain advantage - LIVE

Mohamed Aboutrika's 30th minute strike gave Egypt a 1-0 win over Congo DR, opening up a three-point gap at the top of the Group 12 standings.

Ivorians held in Mozambique - LIVE

Miro proved to be the hero for Mozambique as his equalising goal held Côte d'Ivoire to a 1-1 draw in their Group 7 qualifier in Maputo today.

Madagascar move higher - LIVE

Stephan Rabemananjara's first-half goal proved to be the matchwinner for Madagascar, who leapfrogged opponents Botswana in Group 7.

Madagascar move higher

Stephan Rabemananjara's first-half goal proved to be the matchwinner for Madagascar, who leapfrogged opponents Botswana in Group 7.