Sadio Mane ‘is not a diver’: Jurgen Klopp responds to Pep Guardiola comments

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is adamant Sadio Mane is not a diver after the forward was booked for simulation during Saturday's game against Aston Villa.

Hamburg’s Bakery Jatta excuses himself from Gambia squad

The Gambia coach Tom Saintfiet understands Bakery Jatta's decision to excuse himself from this month's Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

Nigerian army investigates torture video

Soldiers are alleged to have tied up and killed a suspect before burying him in a shallow grave.

Two Nigerian, Moroccan and Egyptian sides advance in Confederation Cup

Two clubs from Nigeria, Morocco and Egypt progress to group stage of Confederation Cup.

Pirates kidnap nine sailors off Benin coast

They boarded the vessel while it was at anchor in the Gulf of Guinea, a hotspot for piracy.

Capturing the heart of Nigeria – and Mandela’s socks

How a self-educated boy rose to become a celebrated photographer recording key historical moments.

Capturing the heart of Nigeria – and Mandela’s socks

How a self-educated boy rose to become a celebrated photographer recording key historical moments.

South Africa: Inside the township where Siya Kolisi grew up

As South Africa celebrates its World Cup victory, the BBC visited Zwide, home of their first black captain.

Blow for Morocco as Ihattaren opts for Netherlands

PSV Eindhoven starlet Mohamed Ihattaren dashes Morocco hopes by pledging international future to The Netherlands.

Blow for Morocco as Ihattaren opts for Netherlands

PSV Eindhoven starlet Mohamed Ihattaren dashes Morocco hopes by pledging international future to The Netherlands.