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New Caf president Ahmad refuses to accept a salary

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

The newly-elected Confederation of African Football president, Ahmad, says he has refused to accept a salary from African football's governing body.

Nigeria’s President Buhari travels to London for treatment

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

The president, 74, who has an undisclosed illness, told Nigerians "there is no cause for worry".

Omeruo says he may have to leave Chelsea for first team football

May 7, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Chelsea's Nigerian defender Kenneth Omeruo says his priority is to play regular first-team football and admits he may have to leave Chelsea to do that.

Nigeria Chibok girls: Freed 82 meet President Buhari

May 7, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

The 82 girls released by Boko Haram meet President Buhari, who is travelling again for medical reasons.

Juve’s Benatia stops interview over ‘racism’

May 7, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Juventus' Morocco defender Medhi Benatia cuts short a post-match TV interview after claiming to hear a racist insult.

Assombalonga brace saves Forest from relegation

May 7, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Britt Assombalonga scores twice as Nottingham Forest cruise past Ipswich to avoid relegation on goal difference.

Mbemba helps Newcastle win Championship title

May 7, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Newcastle clinch the Championship title with victory over Barnsley, after Brighton concede a late equaliser at Aston Villa.

Nigeria Chibok girls: Eighty-two freed by Boko Haram

May 6, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

The abduction of 276 girls in 2014 sparked a global outcry and the #BringBackOurGirls campaign.

Ndidi and Mahrez score as Leicester win

May 6, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Leicester City guarantee their Premier League survival with a deserved home victory over struggling Watford.

Lille to sign Tunisia’s Naim Sliti on permanent deal

May 6, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

French side Lille exercise their option to sign Tunisia midfielder Naim Sliti on a permanent deal from second-tier side Red Star.