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South Africa's dramatic progress to the Women's World Cup last 16 is dedicated to the entire country, says Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis.

Nigeria have a 'weapon' to give themselves an even chance of beating England in Brisbane, says former Women's World Cup keeper Racheal Ayegba.

Biniam Girmay, the man aiming to become Africa's first cycling world champion, withdraws from the World Championships with injury.

Thembi Kgatlana scores a stoppage-time winner against Italy as South Africa book their place in the last 16 of the Women's World Cup.

South Africa can build towards hosting a "world-class" Commonwealth Games after 2026, the country's Sports and Olympic Committee tells BBC Sport Africa.