Sofiane Boufal out of Morocco"s African Nations Cup campaign through injury

Morocco have confirmed Southampton midfielder Sofiane Boufal will not take part in the African Nations Cup because of injury.
The 23-year-old has been released from his country"s training camp ahead of the friendly against Finland in the United Arab Emirates.
A statement on the Morocco Football Association web..

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Riyad Mahrez named African Player of the Year

Leicester winger Riyad Mahrez has capped the most successful period of his career by winning the 2016 African Player of the Year award.
The 25-year-old Algerian scored 17 Premier League goals as the Foxes claimed a shock title under Claudio Ranieri"s management in 2015-16, with Mahrez"s exploits in the team e..

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Arsenal star Iwobi wins African Youth Player of the Year for 2016

The winger enjoyed a fine campaign for both the Gunners and Nigeria last year, while Kelechi Iheanacho was named as the Most Promising Talent of the Year
Arsenal star Alex Iwobi has been named African Youth Player of the Year for 2016 at the African Player of the Year awards.
Mahrez wins African P..

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Arsenal star Iwobi wins African Youth Player of the Year

Arsenal star Alex Iwobi has been named African Youth Player of the Year for 2016 at the African Player of the Year awards.
The winger enjoyed a stellar 2016 for both club and country, becoming a regular fixture at Arsenal while also impressing for Nigeria.
Manchester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho..

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Mahrez wins African Player of the Year for 2016

The Leicester City midfielder is recognised for his crucial part in one of the most incredible sporting achievements in recent years, beating Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to the prize
Riyad Mahrez has been announced as the African Player of the Year for 2016.
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Charleston’s planned International African American Museum will fill in a gap in American history

Smalls by name, big in daringJUST inside the gates of the Unitarian Church in Charleston sits a slab of salvaged bricks. Affixed to the front is a metal bird looking backwards—a West African symbol, a plaque explains, which means “learning from the past in order to move forward”. An inscription dedicates the monument to “the enslaved workers who made these b..

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How Afobe"s AFCON boycott could pave the way for more African withdrawals

Benik Afobe and Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting have both turned their backs on their countries this week, but are more players set to follow their lead?
COMMENT The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is supposed to be the biggest showpiece in football on the continent, showcasing the talents of its best playe..

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Defensive concerns for Mourinho as Bailly heads off to African Nations Cup

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho is frustrated with the Ivory Coast after they refused to delay Eric Bailly"s African Nations Cup departure by 24 hours.
Bailly returned to the starting XI in Saturday"s 2-1 win over Middlesbrough and Mourinho was hoping he would be available to take on West Ham on Monday a..

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S African ministers call on Jacob Zuma to resign

Image Caption: It is thought Mr Zuma would survive a vote of no confidence At least three ministers have reportedly called for South African President Jacob Zuma to resign following fresh claims of corruption – with one of them proposing a vote of no confidence.
Tourism minister Derek Hanekom, health minister Aaron Motsoaledi and public works minister Thul..

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Sewage crisis overwhelms South African towns

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