Political pitch

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The footballers, wrestlers, athletes and other sports personalities who became politicians worldwide.

George Weah elected Liberian president

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The former footballer will assume power in Liberia's first democratic handover in decades.

Liberia election run-off: George Weah versus Joseph Boakai

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Unofficial results suggest that ex-football star George Weah is ahead of his rival Joseph Boakai.

Sol Bamba better defender than Virgil van Dijk, says Cardiff boss Neil Warnock

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Cardiff City manager Neil Warnock says his centre-half Sol Bamba is a better defender than £75m Liverpool new boy Virgil van Dijk.

Libya’s Mohamed El-Munir signs for Orlando City

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Mohamed El-Munir is set to become the first Libyan to play Major League Soccer in the USA after signing for Orlando City.

Libya’s Mohamed El-Munir signs for Orlando City

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Mohamed El-Munir is set to become the first Libyan to play Major League Soccer in the USA after signing for Orlando City.

Uganda unveil Fenchman Sebastien Desabre as new coach

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Frenchman Sebastien Desabre is unveiled as the new coach of the Ugandan national team.

Uganda set to name Sebastien Desabre as coach

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Frenchman Sebastien Desabre looks set to be named as the new coach of the Ugandan national team.

Unicef says scale of attacks on children in conflicts is shocking

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Unicef says children in conflict zones are being targeted in homes, schools and playgrounds.

Africa travel: What I learned visiting 30 countries

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South African Katchie Nzama travelled the length of the continent - twice. Here's what she learnt.