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There will be a new name on the Venus Rosewater Dish on Saturday as Ons Jabeur and Elena Rybakina chase further history in the Wimbledon final.

Ons Jabeur's run to the Wimbledon final will inspire a new generation of African tennis players, says the continent's head of the sport.

Nigeria midfielder Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene says the Women's Africa Cup of Nations trophy is a 'birth-right' for the nine-time winners.

José Eduardo dos Santos was praised for bringing peace but sullied his reputation clinging to power.

South Africa batter Lizelle Lee retires from the international game three days before the start of a one-day series in England.