South Africa’s footballing grannies on tour in Russia

A lack of experience is not an issue for these players.

Anger at Uganda’s tax on social media

Ugandan mobile users are required to pay before they can access apps like Facebook and WhatsApp.

Egypt’s record-breaking goalkeeper Essam El-Hadary rejoins Al Ismaily

Egyptian club Al Ismaily re-sign the Pharaohs' record-breaking goalkeeper Essam El-Hadary on a free transfer.

‘Dead’ woman found alive in South Africa morgue fridge

The woman, who is now recovering in hospital, had been declared dead following a road accident.

Mohamed Salah signs new five-year deal with Liverpool

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah signs a new five-year contract with the club.

Teacher shares hopes for South Sudan after ceasefire deal

Teacher Obieny Deng Agok fled South Sudan in 2015.

World Cup 2018: ‘The boy I knew has become a man’ – Drogba on Lukaku

"He has a desire to improve and determination to win" - Didier Drogba on the rise of friend and former team-mate Romelu Lukaku.

Senegal ask Fifa to revise new fair play ruling

Senegal's football federation (FSF) asks Fifa to revise its new fair play ruling which resulted in the Africans' World Cup exit on Thursday.

The Nigerian imam who saved Christians from Muslim gunmen

Villagers say the imam risked his life to shelter them, after they fled an attack by cattle herders.

The women paid to cry at the funerals of strangers

Professional mourners in Ghana are paid to attend the funerals of strangers.