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Football: World Cup African qualifying results

African Football League result

Much-changed African Football League set for modest launch

CAF Cup final: 5 things to know

Finalists Orlando Pirates vow to avoid another Moroccan mauling

Death toll climbs to 22 in Lagos high-rise collapse

Two more bodies were pulled out early Wednesday from the debris of a collapsed Lagos high-rise building, bringing the death toll to 22 people, the emergency services said

More victims pulled from rubble after Lagos high-rise collapse

Two more rescued from Lagos high-rise collapse

Nigerian rescue crews pulled two more survivors out of a collapsed Lagos high-rise building on Tuesday and were communicating with others buried inside the rubble, a day after the disaster killed at least seven and left many more trapped

Relatives desperate for news after Lagos building collapse

Desperate relatives on Tuesday waited for news of missing people a day after a Lagos high-rise building collapsed suddenly, killing at least six people and leaving more trapped inside

At least four dead, more trapped after Lagos high-rise collapse

S.African telecoms giant MTN temporarily shuts Nigeria stores after attacks

South African telecoms giant MTN said Wednesday it was temporarily shutting its retail stores in Nigeria following a wave of reprisal attacks on South African businesses across Nigerian cities

Nigeria's Rohr wary of much improved Algeria

Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr admitted he expects a far tougher challenge against Algeria in Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals than during qualifying for the 2018 World Cup

Nigeria coach Rohr expects tough Libya rematch

Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr says he expects a challenging Africa Cup of Nations qualifier rematch against Libya on Tuesday despite trouncing the north Africans at the weekend.

Ighalo hat-trick for Nigeria, Fajr rescues Morocco

Ighalo hat-trick leads Nigeria to 4-0 win over Libya

Nigeria beat Libya 4-0 with Odion Ighalo grabbing a hat-trick as the Super Eagles got their 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign firmly back on track in Uyo on Saturday.

Nigeria's Rohr warns coach's departure may motivate Libya

Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr believes the sudden resignation of Libya coach Adel Amrouche could motivate their rivals even more ahead of a crucial 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Saturday.

One dead after building collapse in Nigerian capital

Building collapse in Nigerian capital spurs casualty fears

A half-finished building collapsed on Friday in the Nigerian capital of Abuja, triggering fears of multiple casualties.

Ndidi recovering 'faster than expected' for Nigeria

Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has recovered "faster than expected" from a hamstring injury and will soon join Nigeria's full World Cup training, an official said Thursday.

FIFA punish Africans for World Cup offences

FIFA have punished numerous African nations for offences during 2018 World Cup qualifiers last month, the world football body said Tuesday

Football: Nigeria lose goalkeeper Akpeyi to injury

Nigeria goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi will miss Friday's World Cup qualifier against Cameroon in Uyo with injury, coach Gernot Rohr

Football: Chelsea's Aina awaits FIFA nod for Nigeria swap

Chelsea defender Ola Aina is waiting for FIFA clearance to play for Nigeria in month's World Cup qualifiers against Cameroon, officials

Football: Nigeria and South Africa in 'grudge' clash

Football: Champion Hlatshwayo to captain South Africa