Zambia’s Barbra Banda: The striker who is also a boxer

Barbra Banda, who will play for Zambia at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations starting on Saturday, is also a top-level boxer.

Navy SEALs and Marines charged in death of Special Forces soldier

Four elite US troops in Mali are accused of ambushing and killing Staff Sgt Logan Melgar as he slept.

Navy SEALs and Marines charged in death of Special Forces soldier

Four elite US troops in Mali are accused of ambushing and killing Staff Sgt Logan Melgar as he slept.

Burundi beat South Sudan to keep Afcon hopes alive

A hat-trick from Fiston Abdul Razak helps Burundi win 5-2 in South Sudan to keep alive their hopes of qualifying for next year's Africa Cup of Nations.

Mohamed Salah: Egypt forward scores last-minute winner against Tunisia

Mohamed Salah scores a last-minute winner as Egypt beat Tunisia 3-2 in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying.

Zimbabwe bus: At least 42 killed in suspected gas explosion

More than 20 others have been taken to hospital after a suspected gas canister explosion on the bus.

History of the BBC African Footballer of the Year award

A comprehensive history of the BBC's African Footballer of the Year trophy, an award which dates back to the inaugural winner - Abedi Pele - in 1992.

History of the BBC African Footballer of the Year award

A comprehensive history of the BBC's African Footballer of the Year trophy, an award which dates back to the inaugural winner - Abedi Pele - in 1992.

Zimbabwe’s Nelson Chamisa calls MDC protesters ‘stupid’

Zimbabwe opposition leader Nelson Chamisa condemns those who protested over alleged election fraud.

Kenya loses CAS appeal over Women’s Nations Cup exclusion

Kenya's Football Federation fails in its bid to be reinstated to the Women's Africa Cup of Nations after losing its appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sport.