Ethiopia

South Africa Previous champions Nigeria and Egypt both failed to reach the Africa Cup of Nations as qualification drew to a close on Wednesday.

Cape Verde Islands Ivory Coast were stunned 4-3 by Democratic Republic of Congo in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying, as Cape Verde and Algeria progressed.

Algeria Uncertainty continues to shroud the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations heading into this weekend's crucial round of qualifying fixtures.

Nigeria Africa Cup of Nations holders Nigeria head into a crucial qualifier against Sudan in the midst of discord both on and off the pitch.

Nigeria Nigeria will be looking to seal their place at next year's FIFA World Cup when they entertain Ethiopia on Saturday.

Ethiopia overturned a deficit to Sao Tome and Principe and Tanzania survived a scare against Malawi in the CAF World Cup qualifiers.

Mehdi Abeid ​Newcastle United's Mehdi Abeid is expected to be out for a month after sustaining a broken toe while on international duty with Algeria.

A second missed penalty in a fortnight cost Kenya dear, as they failed to progress in the African Nations Championship.

Ethiopia Africa Cup of Nations champions Nigeria travel to Ethiopia in confident mood ahead of their FIFA World Cup qualifying play-off first leg.