Sequence analysis of the whole genomes of five African human G9 rotavirus strains

► Whole genome sequences of African G9P[6] and G9P[8] rotaviruses were determined. ► G9P[6] strain had DS-1-like, whereas G9P[8] strains had Wa-like genetic backbone. ► The G9P[6] strain potentially emerged through Wa- and DS-like strains reassortment. ► VP4 and VP7 genes of S. African G9 strains clustered closely to those of rotaviruses from the same geographical area.