Cape Verde Islands

Two second-half goals gave Nigeria a winning start to AFCON qualifying against Chad, while Algeria, Mali and Senegal all enjoyed victories.

Hugo Almeida Hugo Almeida has returned to the Portugal squad, after a nine-month absence, for their Euro 2016 qualifier with Serbia on March 29.

Tunisia Cape Verde denied Tunisia an opening Group B victory as a late Heldon penalty earned a 1-1 draw in Ebebiyin.

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

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.

Cape Verde Islands Qualification from Group B will go down to the wire after a 0-0 draw between Democratic Republic of Congo and Cape Verde

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.

Cape Verde Islands Zambia must win their final Africa Cup of Nations group game against Cape Verde on Monday to have a chance of reaching the last eight.

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