Awer Mabil: From living in a mud hut at a refugee camp to scoring for Australia

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Awer Mabil grew up in a Kenyan refugee camp. Last month he scored his first international goal on his debut for Australia. This is his story.

‘How I became friends with an octopus’

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A diver in South Africa says he "visited this incredible animal for almost a year."

Why Oromo baby girls can be engaged on the day they are born

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The Oromo community in Kenya's Tana region says the tradition gives girls security for the future.

Moses & Drinkwater must improve – Sarri

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Maurizio Sarri tells Danny Drinkwater and Victor Moses they must improve if they want a future at Chelsea.

Esperance coach criticises high level of security in Egypt

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Esperance coach Moain Chaabani criticises the high level of security in Egypt as his players lose 3-1 to Al Ahly in the first leg of the African Champions League final.

Gabon opposition leader reignites election row

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Jean Ping says he won elections in 2016, as President Ali Bongo is being treated in a hospital abroad.

England fight back to beat Springboks

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England make it successive wins over South Africa with a hard-fought 12-11 victory in their opening autumn international at Twickenham.

Fifa ‘does not recognise’ sacking of Mbidi

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Football's world governing body Fifa says it does not recognise a decision taken by the Namibia Football Association to sack its president, Frans Mbidi.

Kevin Akpoguma: German youth star open to Nigeria call-up

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Former Germany youth international Kevin Akpoguma says he would consider playing for Nigeria at senior level - if the Europeans fail to give him a chance.

Kevin Akpoguma: German youth star open to Nigeria call-up

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Former Germany youth international Kevin Akpoguma says he would consider playing for Nigeria at senior level - if the Europeans fail to give him a chance.