Peter Ndlovu promises President Mugabe his national team shirt

Former Zimbabwe footballer Peter Ndlovu says he would be prepared to gift his national shirt to President Robert Mugabe.

Juwon Oshaniwa exits Hearts by mutual consent a year before contract ends

Nigeria left-back Juwon Oshaniwa leaves Hearts by mutual consent a year before his contract was due to expire.

Ethiopia asks for extension of Saudi amnesty deadline

Ethiopia asks Saudi Arabia for an extension of its visa amnesty for illegal migrants so more can leave.

Bristol City sign Senegal’s Diedhiou

Bristol City break their transfer record to sign Senegal international striker Famara Diedhiou from Angers for £5.3m.

No school, no play

How former Liverpool footballer Salif Diao is trying to ensure aspiring players do not abandon school to pursue a career.

Diouf: Gerrard needs to know Senegal is bigger than Liverpool

Senegalese footballer El Hadji Diouf shares his unvarnished thoughts on former Liverpool team-mates Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher.

George Soros ‘plotted to oust Equatorial Guinea’s leader’

The claim has been made by a former British mercenary who led his own failed coup attempt in 2004.

Salif Diao: I had to sleep rough before Monaco trials

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

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

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