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Alfred Kahi, former KESSHA chairman, interviewed for an IEBC seat on 12 May 2025, promising transparent communication and digital reforms to restore voter trust.
Julian Parsons | Oct, 7 2025 Read More
ODUMODUBLVCK releases the confrontational track LAYI WASABI with Reminisce on his 23‑song album Industry Machine, sparking buzz across Nigeria’s hip‑hop scene.
Julian Parsons | Oct, 7 2025 Read More
Michael Olise's brace leads Bayern Munich to a 2‑1 preseason win over Olympique Lyon at Allianz Arena, signalling strong early form ahead of the Telekom Cup.
Julian Parsons | Oct, 6 2025 Read More
Napoli rallied from a 33‑minute deficit to beat Genoa 2‑1 at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, with Højlund’s 75th‑minute strike restoring the Serie A lead.
Julian Parsons | Oct, 6 2025 Read More
Barcelona hammered Sevilla 5-1 at the Estadi Olímpic, with Lewandowski and Torre each netting twice, extending the Catalans' La Liga lead.
Julian Parsons | Oct, 6 2025 Read More
Bruno Fernandes’ 97th‑minute penalty gave Manchester United a 3‑2 win over Burnley at Old Trafford, delivering the club’s first league victory under Ruben Amorim.
Julian Parsons | Oct, 5 2025 Read More
Coach Hugo Broos names a youth‑focused Bafana Bafana squad for 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Zimbabwe and Rwanda, highlighting suspensions, injuries, and the quest for a World Cup spot.
Julian Parsons | Oct, 3 2025 Read More
SASSA confirms August 2025 grant dates, outlining payments for older persons, disability and children's grants, while CEO Themba Matlou pledges on‑ground support for beneficiaries.
Julian Parsons | Oct, 1 2025 Read More
Barcelona faces a major injury crisis as Raphinha, Joan García, Gavi and Fermín López miss weeks, jeopardising key LaLiga and Champions League fixtures.
Julian Parsons | Sep, 30 2025 Read More
Manchester City powered past Burnley 5-1 at the Etihad on September 27, 2025, extending their 14‑match winning run over the Clarets. Burnley defender Maxime Estève contributed two own‑goals, while Erling Haaland sealed the win with a late double. Jaidon Anthony’s strike briefly rescued a point for the visitors, but City’s quality proved decisive. The result gives Pep Guardiola’s side a vital three points after a shaky start.
Julian Parsons | Sep, 28 2025 Read More
South Korean coach Seo Jeong‑won has steered Chengdu Rongcheng to the top of the Chinese Super League, earning the August manager of the month award. The club recorded four wins and a draw in five games, beating giants like Shandong Taishan and Shanghai Port. Founded only seven years ago, Chengdu now sits level on points with Shanghai Port but leads on goal difference. Their surge has turned a recent promotee into a genuine title challenger.
Julian Parsons | Sep, 26 2025 Read More
Barcelona rallied from a 0-1 deficit to win 3-1 against newly-promoted Real Oviedo on September 25, 2025. Eric Garcia equalised, while substitute Robert Lewandowski headed the winner. The triumph keeps Barça just two points shy of league leaders Real Madrid, and youngster Lamine Yamal is set to return for the next match.
Julian Parsons | Sep, 26 2025 Read More