
Dos Santos died as he had lived and governed: in silence. His silence, and what he accomplished with it, is his most enduring legacy.

The Wafcon final on Saturday is proof of the development of the women’s game on the continent - and of mining star players abroad.

Fanon left a remarkable imprint, his views influencing many in the field of mental illness as well as pan-Africanist and anti-colonialism thinkers.

The Caf African Player of the Year is named on 21 July – but it’s only one of eight trophies being handed out.

Nigeria must prioritise investment in education, health and infrastructure to harness the opportunities of its huge population.