Author: Thabiso Phakamani
Scotland vs Greece: World Cup Qualifier Preview, Odds & Line‑ups for Oct 9, 2025
Scotland host Greece at Hampden Park in a crucial World Cup qualifier on Oct 9, 2025. Odds, form guides and key players are examined.
Gold Hits $4,000/oz as Dollar Falters and Central Banks Buy In
Gold tops $4,000/oz on Oct 7, 2025 as dollar weakness and central‑bank buying fuel a historic rally, with experts forecasting further gains.
Holger Rune urges ATP to add heat rule after Shanghai Masters chaos
Holger Rune and other top players demand an ATP heat rule after extreme conditions forced multiple retirements at the Shanghai Masters, sparking a potential policy shift.
Naira Slides 19 Kobo to N1,533.74 per Dollar in Official Market
The Naira slipped 19 kobo to N1,533.74 per dollar on Friday, widening the gap with the parallel market and underscoring oil‑price and policy pressures in Nigeria.
Chippa United’s Transfer Saga Delays Justice Figuareido’s PSL Debut
Chippa United coach Sinethemba Badela waits for Justice Figuareido's paperwork and work permit, delaying the striker's debut after a two‑year deal from Richards Bay FC.
Verstappen snatches pole at Monza, edging Norris and Piastri
Max Verstappen clinched pole at Monza with a record 1:18.792 lap, edging McLaren’s Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. The result reshapes the title fight as the Italian GP looms.
Injury blow: Fabián Ruiz out as PSG face Lille with six absentees
Midfielder Fabián Ruiz misses PSG's Ligue 1 clash with Lille after an adductor injury, leaving the French champions shorthanded with six key players out.
James Milton's weekend tips: Sunderland double chance and more
James Milton offers three weekend football tips, headlined by a Sunderland‑or‑draw double‑chance at 8‑5 odds, plus Grimsby draw‑no‑bet and Atletico win, sparking keen interest among bettors.
Beacon Aromatics Wins ₦1 Million as ABU Pitch Awards Hand Out ₦2.25 M
ICERFE’s Student Enterprise Pitch 2.0 at Ahmadu Bello University awarded ₦2.25 million to top student startups, boosting youth entrepreneurship across Nigeria.
Dortmund and Leipzig Share Points in 1-1 Bundesliga Thriller at Signal Iduna Park
Dortmund and Leipzig drew 1‑1 at Signal Iduna Park on Oct 4, 2025, with Leipzig coach Ole hailing a deserved point. Both clubs stay in the Bundesliga chase.
Amanda Anisimova pauses tennis career to focus on mental health
Amanda Anisimova paused her tennis career in May 2023 to address grief and online body‑shaming, returning after eight months to reach two Grand Slam finals and spark mental‑health reforms in sport.
Xabi Alonso Leaves Bayer Leverkusen for Real Madrid After Unbeaten Bundesliga Triumph
Spanish coach Xabi Alonso has signed a three‑year deal with Real Madrid, ending a spell at Bayer Leverkusen that turned a near‑relegation side into unbeaten Bundesliga champions. The move, confirmed in May 2025, reunites the former player with the club where he won the 2014 Champions League. Alonso’s tenure in Germany produced a historic domestic double and a deep European run, cementing his status as one of football’s top managers.