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Runner proposes after Great North Run

September 10, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

New Zealand's Jake Robertson proposes to his girlfriend - and fellow runner - Magdalyne Masai after finishing second to Mo Farah in the Great North Run.

Fifa delegate urges Cameroonians to help heal the country’s football issues

September 9, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

A five-man Normalisation Committee is appointed by Fifa to manage football in Cameroon with Cameroonians urged to "help the committee."

Jurgen Klopp: Liverpool boss says Sadio Mane should not have been sent off

September 9, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says neither he nor Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola thought Sadio Mane should have been sent off.

2018 World Cup: South Africa FA to hold emergency meeting on Monday

September 9, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

South Africa's FA will hold an emergency committee meeting on Monday following Fifa's decision to order a replay of the World Cup qualifier against Senegal.

New mummies discovered in tomb near Luxor, Egypt

September 9, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

The tomb, found by archaeologists near the city of Luxor, belonged to a goldsmith.

Nosa Igiebor: Nigeria midfielder joins MLS side Vancouver Whitecaps

September 9, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Nigeria midfielder Nosa Igiebor joins Major League Soccer (MLS) side Vancouver Whitecaps FC, subject to international clearance and a work permit.

US Open 2017: Kevin Anderson beats Pablo Carreno Busta to reach final

September 9, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

South Africa's Kevin Anderson fights back to beat Pablo Carreno Busta and secure his place in the US Open final.

Nigerian Taekwondo fighter kicks gender inequality where it hurts

September 9, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Nigeria's youngest Taekwondo referee on fighting gender inequality and taking on a street thief.

Keita scores as Leipzig beat Hamburg

September 8, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Liverpool-bound midfielder Naby Keita scores a thumping, long-range goal as RB Leipzig beat Hamburg in the Bundesliga.

Ex-Nigerian leader Obasanjo urges Togo change

September 8, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Amid a third day of street protests in Togo, Nigeria's former President Olusegun Obasanjo questions whether President Faure Gnassingbe has anything new to offer.