World Cup 2018: Senegal’s Sadio Mane set for special treatment by Japan

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Japan will need brains in the absence of brawn in their Group H clash with Senegal, says coach Akira Nishino.

World Cup 2018: Nigeria’s Ahmed Musa challenges Lionel Messi as Argentina hero

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A hero for two countries who will now go head to head - 'Lionel Musa' is set to face Messi for a place in the last 16.

Zimbabwe President Mnangagwa says he was ‘inches’ from Bulawayo explosion

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President Mnangagwa says he was close to the blast at a rally in Bulawayo but was unhurt.

Senegal’s Ferdinand Coly on life after football

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Former Senegal international Ferdinand Coly talks to the BBC about farming and life after football.

Carl Ikeme: Wolves keeper in ‘complete remission’

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Wolves keeper Carl Ikeme is in "complete remission" after "a tough year and intense chemotherapy" following his diagnosis of acute leukaemia in 2017.

World Cup 2018: Belgium v Tunisia – rate the players

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Romelu Lukaku was your man of the match in Belgium's 5-2 win over Tunisia, with an average rating of 8.25.

World Cup 2018: Senegal draw 2-2 with Japan

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Japan and Senegal remain well placed to reach the knockout stage of the World Cup after an entertaining draw in Ekaterinburg.

World Cup 2018: Didier Drogba on England, African teams – and life without a ponytail

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Didier Drogba on his new look, what African teams must do to succeed in success in Russia, and which teams have impressed him so far.

Mohamed Salah: Liverpool & Egypt forward ‘breaking down barriers’ on Islam

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Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah is helping to tackle Islamophobia in the city, the region's mayor tells a BBC Radio 5 live show about the high-profile Muslim.

Ethiopia: Two dead and dozens hurt in grenade attack at pro-PM rally

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Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed was whisked away from the event attended by thousands in Addis Ababa.