Jon Obi Mikel is named in Nigeria's squad for a friendly in August after missing the World Cup through injury.

Cameroon midfielder Stephane Mbia angers his club coach by failing to join up with the Marseille squad on time.

Former assistant to Carlos Alberto Parreira, Pitso Mosimane, is named as the new coach of South Africa.

Twelve people are injured and one policeman seriously hurt in a crush outside a South African ground hosting a World Cup warm-up game.

Manchester City striker Craig Bellamy 's football academy in Sierra Leone, aimed at developing young talents, is progressing well and Sierra Leoneans believe it has brought hope to the game in the country.

Nigeria coach Lars Lagerback is calling for an improved performance from the Super Eagles ahead of the Sunday's friendly against Columbia.

Frenchman Michel Dussuyer is appointed as the coach of Guinea for the second time in his career.

A Confederation of African Football pardon means Algeria's Nadir Belhadj and Cameroon's Aurelien Chedjou could start in their countries' opening World Cup matches.

Katlego Mphela scores a brace as South Africa beat Thailand 4-0 in the first of their pre-World Cup friendlies.

Africa's football ruling body Caf announces the Africa Cup of Nations will now be held in odd years.