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Paul Merson dubs West Ham‑Brentford clash a ‘crazy development’

Paul Merson dubs West Ham‑Brentford clash a ‘crazy development’

Keabetswe Monyake Oct 20 4

Paul 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

Uzbek Midfielder Abbos Fayzullayev Sidelined for Uruguay Friendly

Keabetswe Monyake Oct 13 2

Uzbek 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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Novak Djokovic Upset by Qualifier Valentin Vacherot at Shanghai Masters

Novak Djokovic Upset by Qualifier Valentin Vacherot at Shanghai Masters

Keabetswe Monyake Oct 12 19

Novak Djokovic fell 6‑3, 6‑4 to qualifier Valentin Vacherot at the 2025 Shanghai Masters, marking a historic low‑ranked final appearance for Monaco and shaking up the ATP rankings.

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KT Molefe Granted R400,000 Bail by Johannesburg High Court, Overturning Earlier Denial

KT Molefe Granted R400,000 Bail by Johannesburg High Court, Overturning Earlier Denial

Keabetswe Monyake Oct 11 6

Judge Brad Wanless grants Katiso 'KT' Molefe R400,000 bail, overturning an earlier refusal. The businessman faces multiple murder charges, including DJ Sumbody's 2022 killing, sparking intense legal and public reactions.

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Iga Świątek Beats Belinda Bencic to Reach Wuhan Open Quarterfinals

Iga Świątek Beats Belinda Bencic to Reach Wuhan Open Quarterfinals

Keabetswe Monyake Oct 11 4

Iga Świątek defeated Belinda Bencic in straight sets at the Wuhan Open, advancing to the quarterfinals against Jasmine Paolini and strengthening her World No. 1 lead.

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Flying Eagles Draw 1-1 with Colombia, Secure Round‑of‑16 Spot

Flying Eagles Draw 1-1 with Colombia, Secure Round‑of‑16 Spot

Keabetswe Monyake Oct 9 3

Nigeria's Flying Eagles drew 1-1 with Colombia in Talca, securing a Round‑of‑16 spot at the 2025 FIFA U20 World Cup and setting up a showdown with Argentina.

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Aliko Dangote to Sell LPG Directly to Nigerians Amid Marketer Pushback

Aliko Dangote to Sell LPG Directly to Nigerians Amid Marketer Pushback

Keabetswe Monyake Oct 8 9

Aliko Dangote plans to sell LPG directly to Nigerians after marketers balked at price cuts, aiming to lower cooking‑gas costs and reshape the country’s fuel supply chain.

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Watch Women's Rugby World Cup 2025: TV, Streaming & Key Match Details

Watch Women's Rugby World Cup 2025: TV, Streaming & Key Match Details

Keabetswe Monyake Oct 7 20

The Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 runs Aug 22‑Sept 27 in England. Get free UK coverage via BBC, US streams on Paramount Plus, and tips to watch worldwide.

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Rare Everest Blizzard Traps Hundreds, Rescue Ops Highlight Safety Gaps

Rare Everest Blizzard Traps Hundreds, Rescue Ops Highlight Safety Gaps

Keabetswe Monyake Oct 6 13

A rare October blizzard on Mount Everest trapped hundreds of trekkers, prompting a massive rescue that exposed safety gaps and climate risks.

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Warri Court Halts Police Tinted‑Glass Permit Enforcement, Sparks Confusion

Warri Court Halts Police Tinted‑Glass Permit Enforcement, Sparks Confusion

Keabetswe Monyake Oct 6 11

A Warri Federal High Court ordered the Nigeria Police to stop enforcing the tinted glass permit, sparking confusion as officers claim they weren't served the order.

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Ipswich Town Ends 16‑Year Wait, Beats Norwich 3‑1 in East Anglian Derby

Ipswich Town Ends 16‑Year Wait, Beats Norwich 3‑1 in East Anglian Derby

Keabetswe Monyake Oct 6 4

Ipswich Town snapped a 16‑year winless streak, beating Norwich City 3‑1 at Portman Road. Key goals, substitute impact and promotion hopes highlighted.

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Bulls Top Leinster 39-31 Loftus Versfeld, Ackermann Calls Consistency

Bulls Top Leinster 39-31 Loftus Versfeld, Ackermann Calls Consistency

Keabetswe Monyake Oct 5 3

The Bulls beat Leinster 39-31 at Loftus Versfeld, with coach Johan Ackermann stressing consistency as they climb the URC table.

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