2019 Women’s World Cup: Local octet in Nigeria provisional squad

Nigeria women's coach Thomas Dennerby names eight locally-based players in a provisional 27-woman squad for the 2019 Fifa Women's World Cup.

Cameroonian goalkeeper Tignyemb vows to continue playing

Cameroon goalkeeper Amour Patrick Tignyemb vows to continue playing after being sacked by South African side Bloemfontein Celtic.

South Africa election: Cyril Ramaphosa vows to tackle ANC corruption

After his election victory, South Africa's president says he will end corruption in the ruling party.

South Africa election: Cyril Ramaphosa vows to tackle ANC corruption

In a victory speech, South Africa's president said he would end corruption in the ruling party.

Egypt justice: Freedom by day, prisoner by night

The Egyptians who are prisoners by night and free men by day.

Egypt justice: Freedom by day, prisoner by night

The Egyptians who are prisoners by night and free men by day.

Yaya Toure: Ex-Manchester City & Barcelona midfielder denies retirement

Former Manchester City and Barcelona midfielder Yaya Toure denies he has retired from football, despite his agent's claims.

Premier League Golden Boot: Salah, Mane and Aubameyang share prize

Sadio Mane and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang score final-day goals to share the Golden Boot with Mohamed Salah.

Burkina Faso church attack: Priest among six killed

The attackers targeted worshippers during Mass before burning down the church.

Ayoub Abdellaoui: Algeria international an injury doubt for Nations Cup

Algeria international Ayoub Abdellaoui is an injury doubt for next month's Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt after being diagnosed with a heart problem.