Gambian footballer tackling marriage

Aminata Camara is the Gambian Under-17 football captain – but her family want her to stop playing and get married.

UK to pay for £700,000 prison wing in Nigeria

The project is designed to help expedite the return of foreign offenders serving time in British jails.

Ahmad ‘happy and satisfied’ after first women’s symposium

Caf president, Ahmad, promises a 'complete analysis' of the proposals discussed during the first ever women's football symposium.

Cape Town water shut-off ‘averted’ as usage is slashed

The city pushes back "Day Zero" to August, but says the 50 litre daily limit remains in force.

Souare back in Senegal squad after life-threatening car crash

Crystal Palace left-back Pape Souare, who suffered a life-threatening car crash in 2016, is named in Senegal's squad for upcoming friendlies this month.

Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr includes CHAN duo in squad

Defender Stephen Eze and forward Gabriel Okechukwu are included in Nigeria's 28-man squad for the friendlies against Poland and Serbia later this month.

Mario Balotelli condemns Italy’s first black senator

The footballer posts online about anti-immigrant League politician, Toni Iwobi, saying "shame!"

Sierra Leone votes for new president

President Koroma is stepping down after two terms, meaning there is a three-way battle to succeed him.

Sierra Leone votes for new president

More than three million people are eligible to vote for a new president, parliament and local councillors.

Ahly dominate Mounana in African Champions League

Egyptian giants Ahly secure a big first leg win in the last-32 of the African Champions League, with three other ties still in the balance.