USM Alger host TP Mazembe on Saturday.
Seven candidates will stand in Fifa's presidential election on 26 February.
Rigobert Song installed as new coach.
A close friend of the late former South African president Nelson Mandela.
Mali go top of U-17 World Cup group with win over Honduras.
Brazil held on for the victory despite being reduced to ten men at half-time.
Yaya Toure is on the 23-man Ballon d'Or shortlist.
Emmanuel Emenike's retirement shocks Sunday Oliseh
Reigning champions Nigeria thrashed hosts Chile 5:1 to book their place in the last 16.
'The Golden Eaglets' began the defence of their Fifa Under-17 World Cup crown with a 2:0 victory.
Gestede, 26, and 22-year-old Veretout have both signed five-year deals for undisclosed fees.
Benin international Gestede scored 22 goals for Blackburn last season, including 20 in the Championship.
He becomes manager Tim Sherwood's ninth summer signing, while Veretout - who made 146 appearance for the French side - is the fourth recruit from Ligue 1.
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