WC Qualifying Africa

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

Kalidou Koulibaly The South African Football Association denies all wrongdoing after FIFA ordered a World Cup qualifier against Senegal to be replayed.

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

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

Alain Giresse Serge Aurier has been praised for helping to save the life of Mali's Moussa Doumbia, who was knocked out in the match against Ivory Coast.

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.

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.

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.

Roberto Mancini South Africa have named Roberto Mancini, Giovanni Trapattoni and Lothar Matthaus as applicants for the position of manager.