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Mikel returns to Nigeria squad

Wednesday, July 21st, 2010
Jon Obi Mikel is named in Nigeria's squad for a friendly in August after missing the World Cup through injury.

Mbia delay angers Marseille boss

Wednesday, July 21st, 2010
Cameroon midfielder Stephane Mbia angers his club coach by failing to join up with the Marseille squad on time.

Pitso Mosimane is new Bafana boss

Thursday, July 15th, 2010
Former assistant to Carlos Alberto Parreira, Pitso Mosimane, is named as the new coach of South Africa.

Fans injured in SA stadium crush

Sunday, June 6th, 2010
Twelve people are injured and one policeman seriously hurt in a crush outside a South African ground hosting a World Cup warm-up game.

BBC Sport talk to Manchester City striker Craig Bellamy about his football academy in Sierra Leone

Saturday, June 5th, 2010
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.

Lagerback expects more from Nigeria

Saturday, May 29th, 2010
Nigeria coach Lars Lagerback is calling for an improved performance from the Super Eagles ahead of the Sunday's friendly against Columbia.

Dussuyer reappointed Guinea coach

Monday, May 24th, 2010
Frenchman Michel Dussuyer is appointed as the coach of Guinea for the second time in his career.

Cup hope for Belhadj and Chedjou

Sunday, May 16th, 2010
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.

South Africa 4-0 Thailand

Sunday, May 16th, 2010
Katlego Mphela scores a brace as South Africa beat Thailand 4-0 in the first of their pre-World Cup friendlies.

Nations Cup switched to odd years

Sunday, May 16th, 2010
Africa's football ruling body Caf announces the Africa Cup of Nations will now be held in odd years.