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Former Cameroon international Rigobert Song has thanked the country's fans and President for their support as he arrived back in Cameroon following six months of treatment in a Paris hospital.

Chelsea's lead at the top of the Premier League was cut to seven points after they suffered a shock home defeat by Crystal Palace and Tottenham beat Burnley.

Fifa is proposing that Africa gets nine automatic places when the World Cup expands to 48 teams in 2026.

Cameroon's Africa Cup of Nations-winning coach Hugo Broos has threatened to quit over management and funding problems in the national team set-up.

Brazil have become the first side to seal their place at the World Cup finals in Russia next year.

South Sudan and Comoros booked their places in the group stage of qualifying for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations with a aggregate victories.

A former member of Ghana's coaching team, Gerard Nus, has ended his sit-in as the football association settled his bonuses.

Nigeria’s friendly against Burkina Faso in London on Monday has been called off because seven of the Burkinabe players were unable to secure visas to Britain.

Madagascar won successive Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers for the first time since 2007 by defeating Sao Tome e Principe 3-2 on Sunday to reach the group phase of qualifiers for the 2019 tournament.

The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) has pledged more support to African countries to nurture young athletes.