Rigobert Song installed as new coach.
A close friend of the late former South African president Nelson Mandela.
Mali go top of U-17 World Cup group with win over Honduras.
Brazil held on for the victory despite being reduced to ten men at half-time.
Yaya Toure is on the 23-man Ballon d'Or shortlist.
Emmanuel Emenike's retirement shocks Sunday Oliseh
Reigning champions Nigeria thrashed hosts Chile 5:1 to book their place in the last 16.
'The Golden Eaglets' began the defence of their Fifa Under-17 World Cup crown with a 2:0 victory.
Four nations will represent Africa at the Fifa Under-17 World Cup finals in Chile.
2018 World Cup second round qualifiers.
Group G
Match 15
DAY 05
Iran vs New Zealand 2:2
Goal Iran
R. Rezaeian (32')
M. Mohebbi (64')
Goal New Zealand
E. Just (7', 54')
Iran
New Zealand