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Newcastle United Beats Nottingham Forest 2-0 at St James' Park
Newcastle United beat Nottingham Forest 2-0 at St James' Park on Oct. 5, 2025, with Kieran Trippier starring. The win lifts Newcastle in the Premier League race as Forest look to regroup.
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Grealish’s Late Heroics End Palace’s 19‑Game Unbeaten Run in Everton Thriller
Jack Grealish’s stoppage‑time winner gave Everton a 2‑1 comeback win over Crystal Palace, ending Palace’s 19‑match unbeaten run in the 2025/26 Premier League.
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Zimbabwe beats Kenya by 7 wickets, reaches Africa Qualifier final
Zimbabwe edged Kenya by 7 wickets on Oct 2, 2025, at Harare Sports Club, moving into the Africa Qualifier final and keeping World Cup hopes alive.
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Napoli vs Sporting CP: Champions League Clash at Maradona Stadium
Napoli host Sporting CP at the Maradona Stadium, with both clubs eyeing crucial Champions League points. Conte's side seeks redemption after a City loss, while Suárez aims to keep his scoring streak alive.
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KPLC Rolls Out Secret Codes for Kenya’s New Digital Prepaid Meters
KPLC’s rollout of digital prepaid meters in Kenya introduces secret codes for different brands, a free update process before August, and new USSD tools to help users manage electricity payments.
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Arunma Oteh Praises Femi Otedola’s Memoir for Brutal Honesty on Nigerian Entrepreneurship
Arunma Oteh hails Femi Otedola’s memoir for exposing his decision to step down as CEO, sparking a frank discussion on entrepreneurship, politics, and leadership in Nigeria.
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Arsenal snatch late winner from Gabriel Magalhães to beat Newcastle 2-1
Arsenal rallied from a 1‑0 deficit to beat Newcastle 2‑1 at St. James' Park, thanks to a late Gabriel Magalhães winner, tightening their Premier League title race.
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Crystal Palace Stun Liverpool in Penalty Shootout to Claim First Community Shield
Crystal Palace captured their first FA Community Shield after a 2-2 draw with Liverpool at Wembley. The match swung back and forth, with both teams scoring early through new signings. A tense penalty shootout saw goalkeeper Dean Henderson make two crucial saves, and Justin Devenny net the decisive spot‑kick. The win builds on Palace's recent FA Cup triumph and signals a strong start to their season.
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Lyon edge Lille 2-1 to tighten grip on European qualification
In a nail‑biting Ligue 1 clash, Lyon turned a 1‑0 deficit into a 2‑1 win over Lille. Bafodé Diakité scored after 60 seconds, but Alexandre Lacazette’s penalty and Rayan Cherki’s late strike swung the match. The three points push Lyon to 48 points, one ahead of Lille, and sharpen the battle for a top‑six European spot.
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Sergio Busquets Announces Retirement at End of 2025 MLS Season
Spanish midfield maestro Sergio Busquets will hang up his boots after the 2025 MLS season. The 37‑year‑old spent 18 years at Barcelona, earned multiple trophies, and helped Spain win a World Cup and two Euros. He’s now finishing his career with Inter Miami and may eye a coaching role.
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Xiaomi 17 Series Unveiled with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5: A Direct Challenge to Apple
Xiaomi launched its 17 lineup on September 25, 2025, the first phones to house Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 built on a 3nm process. The trio – 17, 17 Pro, and 17 Pro Max – packs a rear secondary display, a 7,300 mAh battery and a performance edge that rivals Apple's A19 Pro. CEO Lei Jun pledged RMB 200 billion for tech development, signaling a bold push into premium markets.
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Darwin Nunez Helps Al‑Hilal to 3‑1 Win Over Al‑Okhdoud in Saudi Pro League
Uruguayan striker Darwin Nunez featured in Al‑Hilal's 3‑1 victory over bottom‑placed Al‑Okhdoud on Sept 25, 2025. The €53 million signing has already scored twice and is fitting into Simone Inzaghi’s system. Marcos Leonardo netted a brace, Theo Hernández added another. The win lifts Al‑Hilal to eight points, while Al‑Okhdoud stay winless.
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