Eric Chelle named a star-studded 24-man squad for Nigeria’s World Cup playoff against Gabon in Rabat on November 14, 2025, with Victor Osimhen and Maduka Okoye leading the charge. A win could send Nigeria to the 2026 World Cup.
FIFA and DAZN will relaunch FIFA+ as the global home of soccer in early 2026 with a $1 billion deal for the Club World Cup, offering free and premium access to 100+ leagues worldwide through a freemium model.
Nigerian Army raided ex-Minister Timipre Sylva’s Abuja home amid alleged coup ties, despite official denials. His brother arrested, property destroyed — raising fears of political targeting ahead of 2027 elections.
Opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary declared himself Cameroon's election winner, defying President Paul Biya's 43-year rule and sparking protests, government condemnation, and fears of violence as the Constitutional Council delays official results.
AS Monaco hosts Tottenham Hotspur at Stade Louis II on Oct 22, 2025. Injuries to Romero and Udogie and Monaco's inconsistent form set the stage for a decisive Group C clash.
AWS's October 20, 2025 outage in Northern Virginia crippled DynamoDB DNS, knocking out services like Alexa, Fortnite, and Venmo, highlighting cloud hub fragility.
Ruth First, South African anti‑apartheid activist and scholar, was killed by a letter bomb in Mozambique in 1982. Her journalism, UN work, and role in drafting the Freedom Charter shape today’s fight for justice.
Kevin De Bruyne's double penalties gave Belgium a 4‑2 win over Wales, pushing the Welsh side into a play‑off battle for 2026 World Cup qualification.
WWE stars swam with dolphins off Perth before Crown Jewel 2025, boosting fan engagement and marking the brand's first Australian premium event.
Portugal clinched a 96th‑minute win over Ireland in a World Cup qualifier, leaving the Irish side heartbroken and fighting for survival with just one point.
Heineken House arrives in Sandton on Jan 25, 2025, offering a free cultural showcase headlined by Gunna and featuring South African stars like Dee Koala, DBN Gogo and Young Stunna.
Scotland and Greece meet at Hampden Park on Oct 9, 2025, in a World Cup qualifier. Odds favor Greece, but home advantage could tip the balance.
