Wearing the trousers

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Pili Hussein wanted to make her fortune mining for gemstones in Tanzania, and wasn't put off by the fact that women weren't allowed in the mines

Yaya Toure: Strong chance Manchester City will offer midfielder a new contract

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Veteran Ivory Coast midfielder Yaya Toure looks likely to be offered a new contract by Manchester City.

Ivory Coast: Army launches operation ‘to restore order’ after mutiny

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Troops are on their way to Bouaké, reports say, as mutinous soldiers continue to stand their ground.

Wanyama and Kane score in stadium finale

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Goals from Victor Wanyama and Harry Kane earn Tottenham victory over Manchester United in their final game at White Hart Lane.

Hosts Gabon lose U-17 Nations Cup opener

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Hosts Gabon open the Under 17 Africa Cup of Nations in Port Gentil with a big defeat to Guinea, losing the Group A game 5-1.

Gabon goalkeeper Ovono retires from international football

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Gabon goalkeeper Didier Ovono announces his retirement from international football aged 34 after 14 years and 106 caps.

Letter from Africa: Why age is just a number in Ghana

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In our series of letters from African journalists, veteran Ghanaian journalist Elizabeth Ohene reflects on why in Ghana a person's age is not etched in stone.

Mamelodi Sundowns held at home by St George in Champions League

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Holders Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa draw 0-0 at home to Ethiopia's Saint George at the start of their African Champions League group campaign.

Medhi Benatia: Juventus make Bayern Munich defender’s loan permanent

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Treble-chasing Juventus exercise the option to make defender Medhi Benatia's loan move from Bayern Munich permanent for £14.4m.

Riyad Mahrez’s disallowed Leicester City penalty a ‘freak’ event

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Riyad Mahrez's disallowed penalty in Leicester's loss against Manchester City was a "freak" occurrence, says Foxes boss Craig Shakespeare.