South Africa

South Africa survived the setback of conceding an early goal to beat Angola 3-1 in the first leg of their second-round World Cup qualifier.

Neymar Neymar's physical condition has been highlighted as an issue by Marcos Seixas, a member of Brazil's backroom staff at Rio 2016.

Senzo Meyiwa Murder charges against the man implicated in the killing of South Africa goalkeeper and captain Senzo Meyiwa have been withdrawn.

South Africa Nigeria face South Africa in their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Wednesday with the row surrounding their leadership seemingly over.

Spain Spain pair Sergio Ramos and David Villa are relishing the prospect of returning to the scene of the nation's 2010 FIFA World Cup success.

Marc Bartra Barcelona defender Marc Bartra has described his Spain call-up as a "surprise" and a "dream".

South Africa are hoping to get back to winning ways against minnows Gambia as qualifying for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations kicks off.

Egypt Seven-time Africa Cup of Nations winners Egypt are facing a make-or-break match to qualify for next year's staging as they face Botswana.

South Africa South Africa impressed in their final warm-up match for the Africa Cup of Nations with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Mali in Gabon.