Nigeria go local in Gambia
The Super Eagles take an entirely home-based squad to Gambia for Sunday's friendly in Banjul.

Kenyan football in crisis
The Kenyan FA says it will fight the governments decision to withdraw from all competitions following a cheating scandal.

Kampamba to miss crucial clash
Key Zambia midfielder Gift Kampamba is to miss the Chipolopolo's Nations Cup qualifier with Tanzania due to club commitments.

Egypt hammered by Denmark
The Danes beat Egypt 4-1 in Cairo on a bad night for North African sides in friendly internationals.

Radebe's SA career over
South Africa's captain Lucas Radebe tells BBC Sport that he doubts he will play for his country again.

SA blow chance to train in Spain
Coach Ephraim Mashaba struggles to put a side together after only 13 players are available for a training camp in Murcia.

DR Congo target Thissen
The former coach of Gabon, Belgian international Jean Thissen, says he has been approached by DR Congo's FA.

Madagascar get serious for 2004
The island nation is preparing a five month training programme as they attempt to qualify for their first Nations Cup ahead of Egypt.

Zaki's Portuguese adventure
Morocco coach Badou Zaki travels to Portugal to scout new talent for the Atlas Lions.

Egypt claim third youth crown
Egypt's young Pharaohs beat Ivory Coast 4-3 in extra time in the final of the African Under-20 Nations Cup.

Leekens sits on the fence
New Algeria coach George Leekens will not manage the Desert Warriors in their friendly against Uganda.

Senegal's coach hunt goes on
The World Cup quarter-finalists are still leaderless after France's former assistant coach Guy Stephan fails to sign a contract.

Elephants have the edge
Ivory Coast take a two point lead at the U20 African Championship after beating Morocco 1-0.

Leekens signs two year deal
Former Belgian coach George Leekens signs a two year contract with Algeria.

Uganda and Algeria kick off 2003 internationals
The Desert Warriors and the Cranes begin the the 2003 international calender in a friendly later this month.