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Egypt want officials kicked out of World Cup

The Egyptian FA lodges a complaint with Fifa and demands an investigation into "double standards" of officiating in the controversial defeat by Argentina.

Nigeria’s president demands to know how fake agency was allegedly set up in his office

Adeniyi Adeyemi allegedly forged a letter of appointment and secured funding for an agency the presidency knew nothing about.

Fears of a massacre in this city on the front line of Sudan’s war

El-Obeid has been under "siege-like conditions" for 18 months says the UN human rights chief.

Fears of a massacre in this city on the front line of Sudan’s war

El-Obeid has been under "siege-like conditions" for 18 months says the UN human rights chief.

Egypt fume at ‘injustice’ and make Messi favouritism claims after exit

BBC Sport unpicks a game that will go down in World Cup history for featuring a team who were two goals down so late on, but who went on to win without needing extra time.

Ghana delays visit by South African president amid row over anti-migrant protests

Many in Ghana feared his presence would lead to mass protests, and officials say it is postponed for now.

Zimbabwean football star survives gun attack in South Africa

South African police say they are investigating a case of attempted murder but that no arrests have been made so far.

Zimbabwean football star survives gun attack in South Africa

South African police say they are investigating a case of attempted murder but that no arrests have been made so far.

Zimbabwean football star survives gun attack in South Africa

South African police say they are investigating a case of attempted murder but that no arrests have been made so far.

Messi v Salah: A World Cup meeting of two national icons

Mohamed Salah and Lionel Messi will meet in the last 16 of the World Cup on Tuesday with their nations' hopes resting firmly on their shoulders.