Author: Thabiso Phakamani

Leicester City Stuns World by Winning Premier League at 5000-1 Odds
Thabiso Phakamani 7 5 December 2025

Leicester City Stuns World by Winning Premier League at 5000-1 Odds

Leicester City stunned the world by winning the 2015-2016 Premier League at 5000-1 odds, defeating giants like Chelsea and Manchester City with a budget under $57 million and a team built on grit, not glory.

Internacional and Santos Draw 1-1 in Relegation Decider at Beira-Rio
Thabiso Phakamani 12 25 November 2025

Internacional and Santos Draw 1-1 in Relegation Decider at Beira-Rio

Internacional and Santos drew 1-1 in a tense relegation battle at Beira-Rio on November 25, 2025, as Alan Patrick and Álvaro Barreal traded goals, leaving both teams clinging to survival in Brazil's top flight.

Chelsea Beat Palmeiras 2-1 in Club World Cup Quarter-Final as DAZN Offers Free Global Stream
Thabiso Phakamani 15 23 November 2025

Chelsea Beat Palmeiras 2-1 in Club World Cup Quarter-Final as DAZN Offers Free Global Stream

Chelsea beat Palmeiras 2-1 in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup quarter-final, advancing to face PSG in the final. DAZN offers free global live streaming, while UK viewers get delayed coverage on Channel 5 until the live final on July 13.

Croatia Faces Montenegro in Final Qualifier as Vatreni Seal World Cup Spot
Thabiso Phakamani 18 18 November 2025

Croatia Faces Montenegro in Final Qualifier as Vatreni Seal World Cup Spot

Croatia faces Montenegro in their final World Cup qualifier on November 17, 2025, with Croatia already qualified and Montenegro eliminated. A dominant Vatreni side seeks to end their campaign on a high, while Montenegro fight for pride after a disastrous campaign.

Hungary’s 2026 Election Faces Historic Shift as TISZA Challenges Fidesz Dominance
Thabiso Phakamani 15 16 November 2025

Hungary’s 2026 Election Faces Historic Shift as TISZA Challenges Fidesz Dominance

Hungary's 2026 parliamentary election could end Fidesz's 14-year dominance as TISZA, led by Péter Magyar, surges in polls—despite electoral rules requiring it to win by 5 points just to match Fidesz in seats.

Juventus vs Sporting Lisbon: Defensive Woes Meet Offensive Firepower in Champions League Clash
Thabiso Phakamani 15 4 November 2025

Juventus vs Sporting Lisbon: Defensive Woes Meet Offensive Firepower in Champions League Clash

Juventus host Sporting Lisbon in a Champions League clash where defensive chaos meets offensive brilliance. With Spalletti in charge and Sporting scoring in 31 of 32 matches, the stakes couldn't be higher.

Australia Women vs South Africa Women: World Cup Showdown at Indore
Thabiso Phakamani 7 26 October 2025

Australia Women vs South Africa Women: World Cup Showdown at Indore

Australia Women face South Africa Women at Indore's Holkar Stadium in the ICC Women's World Cup 2025, with both sides already in the semis and stakes centered on momentum.

Newcastle United to Host Benfica in Champions League Clash on Oct 21
Thabiso Phakamani 10 21 October 2025

Newcastle United to Host Benfica in Champions League Clash on Oct 21

Newcastle United hosts Benfica at St James' Park on Oct 21, 2025, in a pivotal Champions League group match featuring stars like Darwin Núñez and a chance to shape the group standings.

Messi’s Hat‑Trick Seals 2025 MLS Golden Boot as Inter Miami Clinches Playoff Spot
Thabiso Phakamani 6 19 October 2025

Messi’s Hat‑Trick Seals 2025 MLS Golden Boot as Inter Miami Clinches Playoff Spot

Lionel Messi's hat‑trick clinches the 2025 MLS Golden Boot as Inter Miami secures a playoff seed, reshaping the league's scoring history and future.

Fact‑Check: Viral Claim of Fake Alcohol in South Africa Proven False
Thabiso Phakamani 12 14 October 2025

Fact‑Check: Viral Claim of Fake Alcohol in South Africa Proven False

Africa Check debunks a viral claim of illegal fake alcohol in South Africa, revealing misattributed photos and real busts in Cameroon and South Africa.

Pakistan eye 500 runs as spin‑friendly opening day ends 313/5 vs South Africa
Thabiso Phakamani 18 12 October 2025

Pakistan eye 500 runs as spin‑friendly opening day ends 313/5 vs South Africa

Pakistan posted 313/5 on a spin‑friendly Lahore pitch, with Rizwan and Agha steering the innings. South Africa's spinners took four wickets as the series shapes up.

Brazil Destroys South Korea 5-0 in Seoul Friendly, World Cup Stakes Rise
Thabiso Phakamani 20 11 October 2025

Brazil Destroys South Korea 5-0 in Seoul Friendly, World Cup Stakes Rise

Brazil's 5‑0 demolition of South Korea at Seoul World Cup Stadium rattles both sides' World Cup plans, highlighting tactical gaps and boosting Brazil's confidence under Carlo Ancelotti.