TRANSFER - MOROCCO - Marseille sign Abdelaziz Barrada
Barrada started his career at Paris Saint-Germain before making his name in Spain with Getafe. The 25-year-old scored 15 goals in 34 appearances for Al Jazira last season.
Transfer - Senegal - West Ham have signed striker Diafra Sakho from French side FC Metz
The 24-year-old Senegal international has moved to Upton Park after agreeing a four-year contract. His 43 goals over the last two seasons helped Metz win back-to-back promotions into France's Ligue 1.
AFRICAN CONFEDERATION CUP 2014 - GROUP STAGE - 5TH MATCHES - Leopards stun Coton Sport as Nkana beat Al Ahly
A second-half hat-trick from Kader Bidimbou and a Cesaire Gandze strike gave Leopards the victory which helps them close the gap on leaders Coton Sport to just two points with one round of group matches remaining.
Transfer - ALGERIA - Carl Medjani and Kevin Constant join Trabzonspor
Algeria international Medjani, 29, has signed a three-year deal after Monaco agreed to terminate his contract. Constant, who can play in defence or midfield, has joined from Italians AC Milan for an undisclosed fee.
TRANSFER - CONGO DR - Forest sign Congolese striker Assombalonga
Britt Assombalonga
• son of Fedor Assombalonga, former Zaire international.
• He scored 33 goals in 58 games for Posh last season and had attracted interest from Premier League clubs.
NATIONAL TEAM - ZAMBIA - COACH - Honour Janza appointed as new coach
Janza's first challenge will be the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Zambia are placed in Group F and will open their campaign at home to Mozambique on 6 September, followed by a trip to Cape Verde four days later.