Wayne Rooney: Returning Everton striker scores long-range goal in friendly

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Wayne Rooney scores a stunning long-range goal in his first game after returning to Everton from Manchester United, a pre-season friendly against Gor Mahia FC in Tanzania.

Lions killed in South Africa after escaping Kruger reserve

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The three male lions were found eating a cow after escaping from Kruger National Park.

Fifa lifts suspension of Sudan’s FA

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Fifa lifts suspension of Sudan after its government overturns a previous decision that prompted the ban.

Al Ahly coach receives one-game ban after broadcast row

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The Confederation of African Football (Caf) hands Al Ahly coach Hossam El Badry a one-match ban and a US$10,000 fine following his refusal to fulfil his media duties.

Air Zimbabwe lays off half its workforce amid financial woes

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The job losses are part of a strategy to bring the struggling airline back into profitability.

Rwanda killed 37 petty criminals, Human Rights Watch says

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Human Rights Watch accuses Rwandan authorities of summarily executing "at least 37" people.

Asante Kotoko official dies after team bus crashes

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At least one person in Ghana has been killed and three others are injured after Asante Kotoko's team bus is involved in an accident.

Ghanaian Acheampong joins China’s Tianjin Teda on loan

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Ghana international Frank Acheampong joins China's Tianjin Teda on loan from Belgian champions Anderlecht.

Rooney mania grips Tanzania as Everton play Gor Mahia

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Wayne Rooney marks his second debut for Everton with a stunning goal after receiving a raucous welcome from the 35,000 crowd in Tanzania.

How a footballer became Africa’s first Cognac maker

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Former Ivory Coast international Olivier Tebily has forged a new career away from football - as Africa's first maker of Cognac.