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Injured Porto defender Chancel Mbemba is named in the DR Congo squad despite not having played yet this season as Cedric Bakambu returns.

Al Ahly of Egypt are in front after the first leg of their African Champions League semi-final with Entente Setif, and a late goal gives Primeiro Agosto an important win over Esperance.

Ibrahim Sherifo has not seen or heard from his parents since he was 13 years old when they were "disappeared" in Eritrea.

The Cape Verde singer made famous the "morna" style of music, after being discovered aged 47.

Championship side West Bromwich Albion sign ex-Crystal Palace forward Bakary Sako on a deal to the end of the season.