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Nigeria captain missing from squad because he needs time to recover from injury and he is set to return in November.
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Gyan returns to Ghana squad
Ghana's all-time leading scorer Asamoah Gyan is recalled for the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Sierra Leone.
Africa to support Infantino re-election bid
African football will support Fifa president Gianni Infantino in his re-election bid next year, the Caf president Ahmad confirms.
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Olympic marathon bronze medallist Mare Dibaba of Ethiopia claims victory at the Great Scottish Run half-marathon.
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African NBA star targets world domination
Cameroon centre Joel Embiid is aiming to be the world's best basketball player.
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The African striker still ahead of Ronaldo
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