Women’s World Cup 2023: Asisat Oshoala’s journey from rebellious teenager to Africa’s star player

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Barcelona’s Asisat Oshoala overcame her parents’ opposition to a career in sports to become one of the world’s best footballers and a role model for African women.

Nigeria: Lagos that nurtured World Cup heroes

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FC Robo was once the club of some of Nigeria Women's World Cup stars.

Uganda paternity testing causes huge controversy

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There are reports of a surge in men wanting to know if they are the biological fathers of their children.

Niger coup: Decision time for West Africa as deadline nears

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Regional leaders have threatened to use force if Niger's ousted president is not reinstated by Sunday.

Women’s World Cup 2023: Why is song and dance important to South African football?

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Students explain why song and dance is helping the nation's football team who have reached the second round of the Women's World Cup.

England v Nigeria – key battles that may decide World Cup last-16 match in Brisbane

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Where might the match be won when England face Nigeria in the first knockout stage of the Women's World Cup in Brisbane?

Buffon: N’kono ‘is the reason I do what I do’

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Did you know Buffon could've been a midfielder if it wasn't for the Cameroonian goalkeeper?

Bruce Mwape: Fifa looking into official sexual misconduct complaint against Zambia head coach

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Fifa is investigating an official complaint that Zambia head coach Bruce Mwape sexually assaulted a player at the Women's World Cup.

Africa’s week in pictures: 28 July – 3 August 2023

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A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.

Chance discovery helps fight against malaria

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Scientists have found a strain of bacteria which they believe could prevent spread of the disease.