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Salif Diao: I had to sleep rough before Monaco trials

June 27, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Former Senegal midfielder had to spend 10 days sleeping rough under a stadium while awaiting his trial with his first club.

DR Congo’s Mabiala joins Portland Timbers

June 27, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Major League Soccer side Portland Timbers sign DR Congo international Larrys Mabiala from Turkish club Kayserispor.

Everton sign Nigeria striker Onyekuru – and send him out on loan

June 27, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Everton complete the signing of Henry Onyekuru from KAS Eupen and loan the striker to Anderlecht for the season.

Nigerian university builds trench to stop Boko Haram attacks

June 27, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

The university in north-eastern Nigeria has repeatedly been attacked by Boko Haram militants.

Africa agriculture pioneer wins 2017 World Food Prize

June 27, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

African Development Bank president Akinwumi Adesina wins the prestigious World Food Prize for his work to boost yields and farm incomes.

Bertrand Traore: Lyon sign Chelsea striker for £8.8m

June 26, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Chelsea striker Bertrand Traore joins Lyon for a fee of £8.8m on a five-year contract.

Fifa: Video technology in use at Confederations Cup ‘must improve’

June 26, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Problems with the video technology system at the Confederations Cup must be solved if it is to be used at the World Cup, Fifa says.

Niger migrants: 52 die during desert crossing

June 26, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Dozens of bodies are buried after a group of 75 people is abandoned by traffickers.

Hazard, Ba & Sow invest in NASL club

June 26, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Chelsea's Eden Hazard and Crystal Palace's Yohan Cabaye are among the investors backing a new football club in the United States.

El Hadji Diouf: I’m fit, sexy and helping Senegal

June 26, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Senegal legend El Hadji Diouf says he's fitter than ever and enjoying life away from the pitch, advising the president on how to bring through the next generation of sport stars.