Vieira right-lipped on Palace’s Afcon players

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Crystal Palace boss Patrick Vieira will not confirm if three of his players will be available for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations.

Afcon 2021: Seyi Olofinjana calls for Nigeria ‘football philosophy’

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After sacking their coach just four weeks before the Africa Cup of Nations, Seyi Olofinjana says Nigeria need better forward planning.

Desmond Tutu funeral: Anti-apartheid campaigner remembered in Cape Town

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The anti-apartheid campaigner and Nobel Peace Prize winner died last Sunday, aged 90.

Afcon 2021: Group C preview – Morocco, Ghana, Comoros & Gabon

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Morocco, Ghana, Comoros and Gabon are in Group C of the Africa Cup of Nations, which kicks off in Cameroon on 9 January.

After Desmond Tutu, a time for new South African heroes

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As the last of South Africa's moral giants is laid to rest, some say now is time to break the mould.

South Africa holds state funeral for Archbishop Desmond Tutu

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The funeral for the anti-apartheid campaigner took place in St George's Cathedral in Cape Town.

Desmond Tutu: Body of South African hero to be aquamated

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In line with his eco-friendly beliefs, the water-based process uses a tenth of the energy of cremation.

“I did not know I would be making history” – Delaine Mentoor reflects on Tokyo 2020

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Delaine Mentoor on making water polo history at the Tokyo Olympics and juggling motherhood with coaching South Africa women.

Afcon 2021: Mauritania include 16-year-old Beyatt Lekweiry in squad

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Mauritania name 16-year-old Beyatt Lekweiry in their squad for the Africa Cup of Nations, while Malawi draw heavily on locally-based talent.

Ex-England man Caulker set for Afcon with Leone Stars

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One-time England defender Steven Caulker is named in the Sierra Leone squad for the Africa Cup of Nations.