Chasing pickpockets, a 45-year-old keeper & pit bull terriers – African players’ World Cup journeys

How well do you know the players at the 2018 World Cup? BBC Sport delves into the background of some lesser-known players in Russia.

Cameroon: Is the country in crisis?

Unrest has gripped Cameroon's English-speaking regions for two years.

Iwobi: I still need to learn my Nigerian Shaku Shaku dance moves

The Nigerian forward talks about roommates, his favourite goals, and even throws a few moves.

Egypt safer than US and UK – Gallup poll

The survey asked if people felt safe walking at night and whether they had been victims of crime.

Migrant ship row: Italy-France ministers’ meeting postponed

Italy postpones a ministerial meeting amid a diplomatic spat over a migrant rescue vessel.

Jordan Ayew: Swansea City reject Fulham bid for forward

Swansea City have rejected a bid from newly-promoted Fulham for forward Jordan Ayew.

Morocco lose 2026 World Cup vote

A joint bid from the United States, Canada and Mexico wins the right to host the 2026 Fifa World Cup.

Morocco beaten in 2026 World Cup vote

A joint bid from the United States, Canada and Mexico wins the right to host the 2026 Fifa World Cup.

Morocco beaten in 2026 World Cup vote

A joint bid from the United States, Canada and Mexico wins the right to host the 2026 Fifa World Cup.

Ahmad: Morocco hosting 2026 World Cup could help stem emigration

The president of the Confederation of African Football Ahmad says Morocco winning the bid to host the 2026 World Cup could stem emigration from the continent.