Nigeria kidnapping: Ian Squire killed and three freed

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Ian Squire died after being held hostage in Nigeria alongside three others, who have been freed.

Itumeleng Khune injury blow to South Africa’s World Cup hopes

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Injury means South Africa goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune will miss their crucial World Cup qualifiers against Senegal on Friday and four days later

Liberia’s Supreme Court suspends Weah-Boaki vote

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The Supreme Court orders an investigation into alleged "irregularities and frauds" in the first round.

Denis Onyango says ‘local coaches not ready for Uganda job’

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Uganda captain Denis Onyango says local coaches are not ready to step up and take charge of the country's national team.

South African firm takes over UK bank

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The UK challenger bank is to be sold to South Africa's FirstRand, if shareholders approve the deal.

Italy probes deaths of 26 Nigerian women from migrant boats

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There are suspicions that the migrants - mostly teenagers - may have been abused and murdered.

Tanzanian cafe where all the staff are deaf

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Customers can learn sign language from a chalkboard in this cafe where every member of staff is deaf.

Mohamed Salah: Liverpool’s best goalscorer since Luis Suarez?

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Why Mohamed Salah is proving to be Liverpool's best goalscorer since Luis Suarez, plus interesting statistics from the weekend's games.

Sadio Mane ‘happy to be back’

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Liverpool's Senegal forward Sadio Mane says he is ready to face South Africa in next week's World Cup qualifier following his return from injury.

Deportivo goalkeeper Uzoho delight at Nigeria call-up

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Deportivo La Coruna goalkeeper Francis Uzoho pays tribute to his Spanish club after earning his maiden call-up to Nigeria's senior squad.