WC Qualifying Africa

Ghana have appointed a permanent coach following Avram Grant's exit, bringing back former boss Kwesi Appiah.

An impressive showing from Madagascar saw them take the lead in their World Cup qualifying tie, while there were wins for Botswana and Chad.

South Africa survived the setback of conceding an early goal to beat Angola 3-1 in the first leg of their second-round World Cup qualifier.

Shakes Mashaba knows his South Africa team have no margin for error against Angola in World Cup qualifying.

Marc Wilmots Ivory Coast have appointed former Belgium boss Marc Wilmots as their new head coach as they look to qualify for the 2018 World Cup.

Sunday Ogorchukwu Oliseh Nigeria were far from their best over two legs in World Cup qualifying against Swaziland, but Ahmed Musa says the team will improve.

Brazil are up into joint-fourth, Spain are out of the top 10, while Argentina remain top of the latest FIFA World Ranking table.

Wakaso Mubarak Comoros gave Ghana a scare in World Cup 2018 qualifying, but goals from Mubarak Wakaso and Jordan Ayew clinched the victory for Avram Grant.

Shakes Mashaba will not take any risks with his team selection despite taking a two-goal lead into South Africa's second leg against Angola.

Paul Le Guen Former Lyon and Cameroon boss Paul Le Guen is set to take over as technical director of Nigeria.