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2018 World Cup: Patrick Malo recalled to Burkina Faso squad

October 2, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Patrick Malo, criticised by Burkina Faso coach Paulo Duarte, is recalled to the Stallions squad for their World Cup qualifier in South Africa after an injury to Yacouba Coulibaly.

2018 World Cup: Egypt lose key players to injury

October 2, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Injury forces two key players to withdraw from Egypt's squad for their 2018 World Cup qualifier against visiting Congo Brazzaville.

Bull wresting for love in Madagascar

October 2, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

In the highlands of Madagascar men risk death wrestling bulls to attract a bride.

Cameroon independence protests result in deaths

October 2, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Several people killed during independence protests in English-speaking regions of Cameroon.

Etoile du Sahel beat Al Ahly in home leg

October 1, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Tunisia's Etoile du Sahel beat Al Ahly of Egypt 2-1 in Sousse in the first leg of their African Champions League semi-final on Sunday.

Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia and Morocco submit bids to host 2018 CHAN

October 1, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

The Confederation of African Football confirms that Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia and Morocco have submitted bids to host the 2018 African Nations Championship.

Confederation Cup holders TP Mazembe seize narrow semi-final advantage

October 1, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Holders TP Mazembe beat FUS Rabat 1-0 while SuperSport United draw 1-1 with Club Africain in the first legs of the Confederation Cup semi-finals.

France-born Joris Gnanon eyes Ivory Coast debut

October 1, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Former France youth international Joris Gnanon could make his debut for Ivory Coast away to Mali in their 2018 World Cup qualifier.

France-born Joris Gnanon eyes Ivory Coast debut

October 1, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Former France youth international Joris Gnanon could make his debut for Ivory Coast away to Mali in their 2018 World Cup qualifier.

Algeria look to the future as Mahrez and Slimani are left out of World Cup qualifier

October 1, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Algeria look to the future as Riyad Mahrez and his Leicester City team-mate Islam Slimani are left out of the squad for the World Cup qualifier against Cameroon.