The latest news as Africa prepares for Nations Cup qualifying at the end of March. Kuffour is still in mourning |
20 March: Ghana:
Bayern Munich's Ghanaian defender Sammy Kuffour says he is putting his international future on hold for family reasons. He will not be playing in a friendly tournament in Tunisia on at the end of the month.
Kuffour recently lost his 15-month-old daughter in a tragic accident, and said he would only make himself available when he was ready.
20 March: Cameroon
Patrick Mboma has been recalled to the Cameroon squad for the first time since last year's World Cup.
He has been included in a 24-man squad for the four-nation tournament in Tunisia next week.
19 March: Egypt
The Pharoahs beat Qatar 6-0 in Cairo on Wednesday evening, with Gamal Hamza scoring a first-half hat-trick in a devasting 20 minute spell.
It is a big confidence boost ahead of their must-win qualifier against Mauritius.