Cape Verde Islands

Cameroon Cameroon took command of their Africa Cup of Nations qualifying group with a 4-1 drubbing of the Ivory Coast on Wednesday.

Cameroon Cameroon began life after Samuel Eto'o with a routine Africa Cup of Nations qualifying win over DR Congo.

South Africa Darren Keet dedicated South Africa's 2-1 win over Sudan to the late Senzo Meyiwa as they secured Africa Cup of Nations qualification.

Brazil Switzerland upset Brazil 1-0, Germany drew 3-3 with Paraguay and Spain toppled Ecuador 2-0 in the pick of Wednesday's friendly action.

Portugal Portugal have jumped up a spot into fourth place of the FIFA World Rankings, in the latest list published on Thursday.

Tottenham Hotspur Tottenham Hotspur are exploring the possibility of signing FC Porto's Ze Luis on loan until the end of the season.

Emmanuel Adebayor Nigeria cannot qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon after defeat to Egypt, while Morocco became the first team to book their spot.

A wonderstrike from Hlompho Kekana was not enough to see South Africa get the better of Cameroon, while Cape Verde were beaten by Morocco.

Stephen Keshi Groups have been drawn for the last round of African World Cup qualifying, with Algeria, Cameroon and Nigeria placed in the same section.