Ex-South Africa striker Masinga dies

Former Leeds and South Africa striker Phil Masinga has died aged 49, the country's football association announces.

Timothy Weah: USA teammate backs ‘dynamic’ PSG forward at Celtic

Timothy Weah is a "dynamic" player who is "not afraid of any situation", says close friend and USA team-mate Tyler Adams.

The Maasai ‘Olympics’ helping to save lions’ lives

The Maasai Olympic Games aim to convince young Maasai men to play sport, instead of hunting lions.

South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa urges action against ‘rape crisis’

President Ramaphosa says the high number of rapes is a national crisis and urges men to fight it.

Brighton & Hove Albion 0-1 Liverpool: Mo Salah scores winner from spot

Manager Jurgen Klopp says Liverpool showed they are no longer "childish" in matches with a key victory at Brighton.

Champions League: Ahly beat 10-man Vita Club

Record eight-time African Champions League winners Al Ahly of Egypt begin this season's group phase with a 2-0 win over DR Congo's AS Vita Club.

Burkina Faso’s Prejuce Nakoulma returns to playing football

Burkina Faso winger Prejuce Nakoulma returns to playing football as he signs for Rizespor in Turkey on a deal until the ends of the season/

DR Congo election: Candidate Martin Fayulu appeals against result

Martin Fayulu insists he won the presidential election and has demanded a manual recount.

DR Congo election: Police deploy near home of candidate Martin Fayulu

Martin Fayulu insists he won the presidential election and is due to file a court petition.

Mauritania coach Corentin Martins extends contract until 2021

Mauritania coach Corentin Martins is rewarded for leading the country to the Africa Cup of Nations finals with a two-year contract extension.