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Italy's World Cup Quest: Group I Drama and Crucial October Fixtures
Italy leads UEFA Group I with nine points, eyeing a direct spot at the 2026 World Cup. Upcoming matches vs Estonia, Israel and Norway could decide their fate.
Julian Parsons | Oct, 12 2025 Read More
Portugal Beats Ireland 1-0 After Ronaldo Penalty Miss in World Cup Qualifier
Portugal snapped a 1‑0 win over Ireland after Ronaldo’s penalty miss, with Rúben Neves scoring in the 91st minute. The result keeps Portugal atop Group F and leaves Ireland struggling for World Cup hopes.
Julian Parsons | Oct, 12 2025 Read More
Senegal Thrashes South Sudan 5-0 in Crucial CAF World Cup Qualifier
Senegal's 5‑0 win over South Sudan at Juba Stadium sharpens their World Cup qualification lead, while the defeat deepens South Sudan's challenges in African football.
Julian Parsons | Oct, 11 2025 Read More
Kenya's Schools to Plant 100 Million Fruit Trees on Mazingira Day
Kenya will plant 100 million fruit trees in primary schools on Mazingira Day, aiming to boost nutrition, create green jobs, and help meet its 30 % forest‑cover target by 2032.
Julian Parsons | Oct, 10 2025 Read More
Maya Le Tissier’s Penalty Gives Manchester United Women First CL Win
Manchester United Women earned their first UEFA Champions League win as captain Maya Le Tissier netted a 31st‑minute penalty, sparking hopes ahead of a tough clash with Atlético Madrid.
Julian Parsons | Oct, 9 2025 Read More
Former KESSHA chief Alfred Kahi eyes IEBC seat in interview
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 Drops ‘LAYI WASABI’ with Reminisce on New Album ‘Industry Machine’
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
Olise's Brace Leads Bayern Munich to 2-1 Friendly Win over Lyon
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’s 2-1 comeback beats Genoa, Højlund’s winner lifts them to Serie A summit
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 rout Sevilla 5-1 in La Liga clash – Lewandowski, Torre brace
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, 5 2025 Read More
Bruno Fernandes’ 97th‑Minute Penalty Powers United to 3‑2 Win Over Burnley
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
Hugo Broos Announces SA Squad for Zimbabwe, Rwanda Qualifiers
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