Africa Cup of Nations 2008

The Middlesbrough coach Gareth Southgate calls on Mido to fight for his place at the club and praises the Egyptian striker's attitude.

Zambia's under-17 qualifier against Namibia is postponed because of mourning for President Mwanawasa.

Ghana's new national coach will be missing striker Asamoah Gyan when he names his squad for the qualifier against Libya.

Matthew Booth and Mbulelo Mabizela make a return to the South Africa squad for their vital Nations Cup qualifier against Nigeria.

Stoke City will know on Thursday whether they have been successful in signing Lokomotiv Moscow's Haminu Dramani.

Franck Songo'o and Christian Bekamenga are called up to the Indomitable Lions squad for their World Cup qualifier against Cape Verde.

Injured Ivory Coast striker Arouna Kone is likely to miss the next two World Cup qualifiers and six weeks of the Spanish season.

Bobby Williamson says he can lead Uganda to the Nations Cup

Nigeria striker Victor Obinna Nsofor wants to leave Chievo Verona before the transfer window closes on 31 August.

Zambia's FA want their World Cup qualifier against Togo postponed as the country mourns President Mwanawasa.

Yakubu, Mido, Muntari and Mbokani among the goalscorers

African Under 17

2010 World Cup Qualifiers

The African Champions League