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Former Nigeria coach Samson Siasia appeals Fifa's life ban

Thu, 09/05/2019 - 15:01
Former Nigeria coach Samson Siasia files an appeal with Fifa and the Court of Arbitration for Sport against a life ban from football.
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South Africa closes embassy in Nigeria after xenophobic violence

Thu, 09/05/2019 - 13:47
South Africa says its diplomatic staff in Nigeria have received threats of reprisal attacks.
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Ghana's Agyemang Badu: I'll comeback from illness stronger

Thu, 09/05/2019 - 13:47
Ghana midfielder Emmanuel Agyemang Badu says he will be mentally stronger after he recovers from a blood clot on his lungs.
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Africa's road to 2022 World Cup in Qatar underway

Thu, 09/05/2019 - 12:12
Djibouti earn shock victory as Namibia, Mozambique and Guinea-Bissau all win away from home in 2022 World Cup qualifying.
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The mixed children Belgium took from their mothers under colonial rule

Thu, 09/05/2019 - 02:19
Luc Van Damme was two when taken from his Rwandan mother under a colonial ban on mixed families.
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Businesses destroyed in SA xenophobic attacks

Wed, 09/04/2019 - 20:46
Mainly foreign-owned shops and businesses have been hit by riots and looting in South Africa.
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South Africa anti-rape protesters target business leaders in Cape Town

Wed, 09/04/2019 - 18:30
They gather outside a World Economic Forum event in Cape Town to condemn sexual abuse.
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Tug-of-war over league football in Cameroon

Wed, 09/04/2019 - 16:49
The Cameroon Football Federation want to run the country's league for the next two years but Professional Football League insist they are in charge.
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The Nigeria Football Federation is face a further corruption probe

Wed, 09/04/2019 - 15:41
Nigeria's anti-corruption agency, the EFCC, reveals it is conducting another investigation into the country's football federation.
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Bakery Jatta: German sides withdraw objections over Gambian's eligibility

Wed, 09/04/2019 - 12:25
The German Football Federation says that three clubs have withdrawn their objections over the eligibility of Hamburg's Gambian player Bakery Jatta.
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Stars boycott South Africa over xenophobic attacks

Wed, 09/04/2019 - 11:36
Nigerians Burna Boy and Tiwa Savage are outraged by violence targeting foreigners in South Africa.
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Wole Soyinka: Commonwealth should investigate UK over Brexit

Wed, 09/04/2019 - 11:34
The Nigerian Nobel Laureate calls on the Commonwealth to investigate the UK over parliament shutdown.
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Desiree Ellis: 'Poor finishing' cost SA women's in Olympic tie

Wed, 09/04/2019 - 11:05
South Africa women's coach Desiree Ellis bemoans the poor finishing that saw her side knocked out of Olympic qualifying.
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Nollywood actress: 'I was asked for sex in exchange for roles in films'

Wed, 09/04/2019 - 01:29
Nene Nwayo says she's been asked for sex and to bleach her skin to get roles in Nigerian films.
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Pope Francis in Africa: Is the continent the Catholic Church's great hope?

Wed, 09/04/2019 - 01:07
Pope Francis begins a three-nation visit to Africa later on Wednesday, his fourth to the continent as pontiff.
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Hell's Gate flood survivor: 'Water came from nowhere'

Tue, 09/03/2019 - 14:48
Ivraj Singh lost his wife and four other family members in the flood at Hell's Gate National Park.
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Kelechi Nwakali: Nigerian thanks Arsenal despite no appearances

Tue, 09/03/2019 - 13:53
Nigerian youngster Kelechi Nwakali thanks English club Arsenal despite leaving the Premier League side without making a first team appearance.
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Nigeria summons South Africa ambassador over 'anarchy'

Tue, 09/03/2019 - 13:33
The Nigerian government alleges its citizens have been targeted in the current violence in South Africa.
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Yannick Bolasie: Sporting Lisbon sign Everton winger on season-long loan

Tue, 09/03/2019 - 11:01
Sporting Lisbon sign winger Yannick Bolasie from Everton and striker Jese Rodriguez from Paris St-Germain on season-long loans.
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Physix: Meet the Malawian rapper who wants political change

Tue, 09/03/2019 - 10:49
Malawian rapper Physix has launched a political campaign aimed at promoting the needs of young people.
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