Author: Mark Wilkes

Slot Defends Liverpool Amid 'Ridiculous' Injury Crisis Ahead of Pivotal PSV Champions League Clash

Liverpool’s injury crisis has left them with just five defenders as Arne Slot defends his team’s spirit ahead of a must-win Champions League clash against PSV Eindhoven at Anfield, with £60 million at stake.

Marco Ottolini returns to Juventus in expanded role after Genoa exit

Lazio Hosts Cagliari at Stadio Olimpico in Decisive Serie A Clash on November 3, 2025

Lazio hosts Cagliari at Stadio Olimpico on November 3, 2025, in a Serie A clash where Lazio’s 20-match unbeaten streak against Cagliari hangs in the balance amid contrasting forms and high stakes for both clubs.

Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger Officially Exit ECOWAS in Historic Sahel Split

Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger formally exited ECOWAS on January 29, 2025, ending a year-long withdrawal process. Their military-led alliance cites foreign influence and lack of support against terrorism, threatening regional stability and food security for 17 million malnourished children.

Paul Biya Re-elected in Cameroon Election, Extends Rule to 43 Years

Paul Biya won Cameroon's 2025 presidential election with 54% of the vote, extending his 43-year rule. Despite legal challenges over his age and health, he remains Africa's second-longest-serving leader amid low turnout and opposition claims of fraud.

Monaco vs Tottenham: Pocognoli's debut, injury woes and predicted line‑ups

Monaco hosts Tottenham in a decisive Champions League clash on Oct 22, 2025. Pocognoli's debut, injury crises and tactical previews set the stage for a high‑stakes encounter.

Kibaki Denies Second‑Wife Rumors, Sparks Legal Clash with Opposition

Mwai Kibaki publicly denied a second‑wife scandal in 2009, sparking a legal battle that resurfaced in 2023 with Mary Wambui's inheritance claim, testing Kenya's marriage and succession laws.

ASUU Launches Two‑Week Nationwide Strike; Tinubu Vows to End It

ASUU begins a two‑week strike on 13 Oct 2025 as Tinubu's government threatens "No Work, No Pay"; 35,000 staff and students across Nigeria face disruption.

Norway’s Football Federation to Donate World Cup Qualifier Ticket Profits to Gaza

Norway’s football federation will donate all ticket sales from the Oct 11 World Cup qualifier against Israel to Doctors Without Borders for Gaza aid, raising up to $1.2 million amid heightened security and diplomatic tension.

Judge Grants KT Molefe R400k Bail, NPA Calls Decision Disappointing

Judge Brad Walness grants KT Molefe R400k bail, overturning a speculative denial. NPA decries the ruling while Molefe faces murder charges tied to DJ Sumbody.

Venezuelan Opposition Leader Maria Corina Machado Wins 2025 Nobel Peace Prize

Maria Corina Machado, Venezuela's hidden opposition leader, wins the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, amplifying global pressure for democratic elections and human‑rights reforms.

Japan and Paraguay Share 2-2 Draw in Osaka Friendly Ahead of World Cup Qualifiers

Japan and Paraguay ended 2‑2 at Panasonic Stadium Suita, a friendly that spotlights both squads' World Cup qualifying plans.