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Nigeria face Malawi, Zambia and Egypt at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, looking to defend their crown and claim an 11th title.

Nigeria face Malawi, Zambia and Egypt at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, looking to defend their crown and claim an 11th title.

A private's detention reignites concerns that troops are contributing to the country's security challenges.

A private's detention reignites concerns that troops are contributing to the country's security challenges.

Initial reports from a post-mortem said he had "abrasions on his back and chest", investigators say.

The authorities say the ex-sportsman had overstayed his visa and had been arrested multiple times.

RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande agrees personal terms with Real Madrid after Paris St-Germain withdraw their interest.

New Bell's inmates have become mini stars, recording songs and music videos from the confines of the jail.

New Bell's inmates have become mini stars, recording songs and music videos from the confines of the jail.

Anthony Joshua suffers two knockdowns before recovering to dramatically stop Kristian Prenga in the second round.

Africans competing in Glasgow say the inclusive nature of the Games' schedule is helping change attitudes towards disability on the continent.

As the biggest ever Women's Africa Cup of Nations gets ready for kick-off, BBC Sport Africa picks seven players to keep an eye on in Morocco.

The government is under intense pressure to tackle a slew of armed groups, many of whom attack civilians.

The Court of Arbitration for Sport sets a date for a hearing over Senegal's appeal against being stripped of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title.

The child stars tell the BBC of their excitement entertaining their biggest crowd yet at the World Cup final.

The child stars tell the BBC of their excitement entertaining their biggest crowd yet at the World Cup final.

South African swimming Chad le Clos says it would be "amazing" to stand alone as the most decorated male athlete in the history of the Commonwealth Games.

Anthony Joshua appears relaxed and encourages a sizeable Albanian contingent, supporting his opponent, to bring their "energy" for his comeback fight on Saturday.

Championship club Swansea City complete the signing of Ghana winger Joseph Opoku from Belgian side Zulte Waregem.

After returning to football after giving birth, Nigeria's Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene says social media users makes players "feel bad" about getting married and having children.