Winter Olympics 2018: ‘We’re all goofballs’ – meet Nigeria’s bobsleigh team

Nigeria's women's bobsleigh team will make history in Pyeongchang this month when they become the first Nigerians to compete at a Winter Olympics.

Demba Ba leaves China as Africans move on deadline day

Veteran Senegalese striker Demba Ba signs for Turkish side Goztepe on loan from Shanghai Shenhua, so becoming the latest African to leave China's Super League.

Kenya TV channels still off air despite court order

Three stations were cut off over plans to broadcast opposition leader Raila Odinga's "inauguration".

Uganda’s Mowzey Radio dies after ‘pub brawl’

Mowzey Radio died hours after the Ugandan president donated $8,300 towards his hospital bills.

Morroco’s El Yamiq seals Genoa move, set to miss CHAN final

Jawad El Yamiq's transfer to Genoa means he will likely no longer be eligible to play for Morocco in the final of the CHAN.

Team GB Paralympian Abdi Jama on his basketball career

Abdi Jama was left paralysed from the waist down after an accident.

West Ham suspend Tony Henry over claims of club policy against signing Africans

West Ham suspend director of player recruitment Tony Henry over claims he said the club would not sign any more African players.

Iron Biby: From fat-shamed boy to World’s Strongest Man contender

After years of bullying, he realised his strength when he threw one of his tormentors across a room.

Battling to save the world’s bananas

As a deadly disease spreads, the fight for a banana plantation in Mozambique might hold the key to saving the world's favourite fruit.

Newcastle sign Leicester striker Islam Slimani and Sparta Prague keeper Martin Dubravka on loan

Newcastle sign Leicester forward Islam Slimani and Sparta Prague goalkeeper Martin Dubravka on loan until the end of the season.