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Vasco da Gama eliminates Fluminense on penalties, provokes rivals with 'C' chant after Copa do Brasil semifinal win
Keabetswe Monyake Dec 15 3Vasco da Gama defeated Fluminense 4-3 on penalties in the 2025 Copa do Brasil semifinal at Maracanã, advancing to the final and provoking rivals with a symbolic 'C' gesture tied to Fluminense's 1999 relegation.
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No Coup in Benin: False Claim of December 2025 Military Uprising Has No Basis in Fact
Keabetswe Monyake Dec 8 11No coup occurred in Benin on December 8, 2025—the claim is false. President Patrice Talon's government remains stable, with no military unrest since 1972. Benin's democratic resilience defies regional trends.
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Airbus Recalls 6,000 A320 Jets After Solar Flare Bug Triggers Emergency Grounding
Keabetswe Monyake Dec 1 10Airbus recalled 6,000 A320 jets after a solar flare triggered a software flaw that caused a JetBlue flight to lose altitude. Airlines scrambled to fix the issue before Thanksgiving, with Avianca halting sales until Dec. 8. Fewer than 100 planes remain unmodified.
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Sunderland vs AFC Bournemouth: Tied at 19 Points in Premier League Clash on Nov 29
Keabetswe Monyake Nov 29 13Sunderland and AFC Bournemouth, both on 19 points, clash at Stadium of Light on November 29, 2025, in a pivotal Premier League mid-table battle with European qualification implications.
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Orlando Pirates Extend Lead to Five Points as Kaizer Chiefs Crush Chippa United 5-1
Keabetswe Monyake Nov 24 11Orlando Pirates extended their lead to five points at the top of the Betway Premiership after a 2-0 win over Richards Bay, while Kaizer Chiefs crushed Chippa United 5-1, reigniting the title race in South African football.
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USMNT's Striker Depth Explosion Creates Coaching Dilemma Ahead of 2026 World Cup
Keabetswe Monyake Nov 21 17USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino faces a striker selection dilemma as Folarin Balogun and Ricardo Pepi score crucial goals ahead of the 2026 World Cup, with four in-form options vying for three spots on the roster.
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Nigeria Public Workers to Picket AGF Office Over January-February Salary Cuts
Keabetswe Monyake Nov 17 18Nigeria's federal workers, represented by JNPSNC, plan to picket the Accountant General of the Federation in Abuja on April 3, 2025, over alleged salary cuts in January and February. The union demands payment of arrears and restored allowances.
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Super Eagles Face Do-or-Die Clash vs Gabon in 2026 World Cup Playoff After Dramatic Qualifier Turnaround
Keabetswe Monyake Nov 10 14The Super Eagles face Gabon in a do-or-die 2026 World Cup playoff after Éric Chelle turned their campaign around from fourth place to second. A win in Rabat on November 13 could send them to the inter-confederation playoff.
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Serie A 2025-26 Midseason Snapshot: Pisa’s Historic Return, Juventus’ Clutch Win, and Paramount+ Streaming All Matches
Keabetswe Monyake Nov 3 20Juventus edged Cremonese 2-1 as Pisa Sporting Club celebrates its historic return to Serie A after 34 years. With Sassuolo vs. Genoa and Lazio vs. Cagliari on November 3, 2025, all matches stream on Paramount+.
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Curry’s Buzzer‑Beater Beats Gordon’s 50‑Point Night in OT Thriller
Keabetswe Monyake Oct 24 17Curry’s buzzer‑beater lifts the Warriors to an overtime win over the Nuggets, eclipsing Aaron Gordon’s 50‑point night and shaping early‑season playoff hopes.
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Paul Merson dubs West Ham‑Brentford clash a ‘crazy development’
Keabetswe Monyake Oct 20 10Paul Merson predicts a surprise West Ham win over Brentford at the London Stadium, a result that could shift both clubs' Premier League fates.
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Uzbek Midfielder Abbos Fayzullayev Sidelined for Uruguay Friendly
Keabetswe Monyake Oct 13 13Uzbek midfielder Abbos Fayzullayev suffered a knee injury against Kuwait and will miss the Uruguay friendly in Kuala Lumpur, a setback for coach Fabio Cannavaro's debut plans.
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