NATIONAL TEAM - CONGO DR - COACH - Florent Ibenge appointed new coach
The 52-year-old, who fills the position left vacant since Claude LeRoy's departure, will combine the duties with his role as coach of AS Vita Club. President of the Congolese Football Federation Constant Omari said: "We decided to give a local coach a chance.
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.