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Premier League newcomers Coventry City have completed the club-record signing of Ghana midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi.

Babies born as a result of rape are often unable to get a birth certificate, meaning a life-time of problems.

The African confederation has yet to take an official stance, but where do the key African footballing nations stand on the Infantino saga?

Real Madrid sign Ivory Coast international Yan Diomande from German side RB Leipzig for a fee worth up to 140m euros (£120m).

Why Mohamed Salah chose Trabzonspor over Saudi Arabia and MLS, and what the move means for him and Turkish football.

Turkish club Trabzonspor are set to confirm the signing of Egypt captain and former Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah.

The 27-year-old was killed by suspected robbers after resisting an attempt to rob him, police say.

The government says the rescue is the country's largest single-day operation by joint security forces.

Jacob Zuma was pictured with a businessmen allegedly at the heart of a corruption scandal in South Africa

The announcement comes as Nigeria's security forces struggle to contain multiple threats.

Commonwealth Games chef de mission Godwin Kayangwe says he hopes the athletes will return home before their visas expire in October.

Commonwealth Games chef de mission Godwin Kayangwe says he hopes the athletes will return home before their visas expire in October.

A wave of Kenyan elephant deaths has been blamed on pesticides, but experts tell the BBC they are doubtful.

A wave of Kenyan elephant deaths has been blamed on pesticides, but experts tell the BBC they are doubtful.

Chad le Clos reveals his apartment in South Africa was destroyed by a fatal fire in a "heartbreaking tragedy" - the night after he became the most decorated athlete in Commonwealth Games history.

Chad le Clos reveals his apartment in South Africa was destroyed by a fatal fire in a "heartbreaking tragedy" - the night after he became the most decorated athlete in Commonwealth Games history.

Head coach Bubista leaves Cape Verde after reaching the last 32 at the World Cup while Ivory Coast reappoint two-time Afcon winner Herve Renard.

Nigerian Richard Itoro is one of tens of thousands who have abandoned their lives in South Africa.

Cyrille Tchatchet II is "very proud and honoured" to represent England and take home a silver medal.

Manchester City forward Antoine Semenyo hails new manager Enzo Maresca's style of play as "music to my ears" after showcasing early signs of his role under the Italian.