Gabon, Djibouti barred from 2020 CHAN

Gabon and Djibouti are banned from taking part in the 2020 African Nations Championship after late withdrawals from the 2018 qualifiers.

SA lose out on hosting 2023 Rugby World Cup

France will host the 2023 Rugby World Cup after beating rival bids from South Africa and Ireland.

Zimbabwe: Has Robert Mugabe finally gone too far?

Zimbabwe's military could force President Mugabe to resign - but they won't want to humiliate him.

Coup? What is going on in Zimbabwe?

Zimbabwe's military has seized the state television but denies this is a coup.

Zimbabwe latest: Key players in power struggle

The key figures in the struggle for power in Zimbabwe.

Zimbabwe’s Mugabe ‘under house arrest’ after army takeover

As Zimbabwe's army takes control, South Africa's leader says the president is at home and "fine".

Rohr hails ‘strong’ Nigeria players for win over Argentina

Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr praises his players as they come from two goals down to overcome Argentina 4-2 in a friendly in Russia.

2018 World Cup: Nigeria federation move to avoid bonus rows

The Nigeria Football Federation and its players sign an agreement aimed at avoiding rows over payments at the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

University founder

University founder in Ghana wins major international education award.

Meat the Nigerian living the Champions League dream

How an intrepid band of African footballers are achieving their footballing goals in some of the sport's most remote outposts.