WC Qualifying Africa

Marc Wilmots New Ivory Coast coach Marc Wilmots has put getting Yaya Toure back in action to the very top of his list of priorities.

The traditional powerhouses of African football all progressed to the third and final round of World Cup qualifying on Tuesday.

Uganda teenager Farouk Miya was the hero as his country dumped Togo out of CAF World Cup qualifying, where Morocco had a close shave.

André Ayew Pelé Ghana edged into the third round of World Cup 2018 qualifying with a 2-0 win over Comoros, and Andre Ayew wants improvement.

Moussa Maazou and Mahamane Cisse both struck twice as Niger set up a date with Cameroon in the second round of World Cup qualifying.

John Obi Mikel John Obi Mikel's participation in the 2016 Olympics in Rio has led to his Chelsea absence, according to Nigeria's adviser Gernot Rohr.

Nigeria are strong favourites to qualify for the World Cup after they moved four points clear at the top of Group B with a win over Algeria.

Shakes Mashaba's tenure with South Africa is over after he paid the price for an outburst following their win over Senegal.

Kelechi Iheanacho Manchester City's promising youngster Kelechi Iheanacho has been called up to the Nigeria squad after impressing at club level.