Fifa rejects Nigeria call for talks as Giwa stands firm

Fifa rejects calls from the Nigerian government for a meeting to discuss questions over who runs the football federation with Chris Giwa refusing to give up his claims.

Cameroon’s Nyom joins Leganes on loan

West Brom defender Allan Nyom leaves the Championship club to join La Liga side Leganes on a season-long loan deal.

Liberia call up Newcastle under-23 player Mohammed Sangare

Liberia call-up Newcastle United's under-23 player Mohammed Sangare for next month's Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against DR Congo.

Liberia call up Newcastle under-23 player Mohammed Sangare

Liberia call-up Newcastle United's under-23 player Mohammed Sangare for next month's Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against DR Congo.

‘Save trees when roasting Eid sheep’ in Niger

Authorities in Niger want Muslim celebrants to use coal instead of firewood at next week's festival.

Toulouse unveil former Cameroon captain Stephane Mbia

Former Cameroon captain Stephane Mbia returns to play in France as he is unveiled by Ligue 1 side Toulouse.

Nigeria knocked out of Women’s Under-20 World Cup by Spain

Nigeria are eliminated from the Women's Under-20 World Cup after losing 2-1 to Spain in the quarter-finals in France.

Ghana government moves to avoid Fifa ban

The Ghana government agrees to stop a legal process to liquidate the country's football association in order to avoid a global ban by Fifa.

Africa’s week in pictures: 10-16 August 2018

A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week.

Setting the benchmark in Sydney

A new standard for conservation science and education facilities has been set in the Southern Hemisphere