Rohr is a ‘father figure’ for Nigeria team

Nigeria Football Federation president Amaju Pinnick hails coach Gernot Rohr, who is set to sign a contract extension, as a 'father figure' to the Super Eagles players.

Algeria defender Faouzi Ghoulam extends Napoli deal

Algeria defender Faouzi Ghoulam commits to playing for Italian Serie A side Napoli until 2022.

‘Abacha loot’: Switzerland to return $320m to Nigeria

Some $320m of the money allegedly stolen by military ruler Sani Abacha is to returned to Nigeria.

Nigerian governor’s sister made ‘Commissioner of Happiness’

A governor appoints his sister to the new post, which is met with derision on social media.

German tourist shot dead in Ethiopia

An investigation is underway into the attack during a visit to a volcano near the Eritrean border.

The Nigeria Football Federation says it will now switch focus to women’s team

Nigeria Football Federation president Amaju Pinnick says its attention will now turn its concentration to backing the women's team.

South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa takes lead in ANC president race

The deputy president emerges as a frontrunner to succeed scandal-prone President Zuma as ANC leader.

The Cameroon federation ask for end to coach Hugo Broos’ contract

The normalisation committee of the Cameroon Football Federation asks the country's sports ministry to terminate the contract of coach Hugo Broos.

Ocean plastic a ‘planetary crisis’ – UN

Life in the seas risks irreparable damage from the ever-increasing tide of plastic waste, the UN's head of oceans has warned.

WAN Best MMC Project Award 2017 Shortlist Announced

Six projects showcase the best in modern methods of construction