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U20 World Cup: Flying Eagles Edge Saudi Arabia 3-2 to Brighten Round of 16 Chances

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Nigeria defeated Saudi Arabia 3-2 in an eventful group F encounter in Talca on Friday morning to earn three points and brighten their chances of reaching the Round of 16 at the ongoing 24th FIFA U20 World Cup finals in Chile.   Midfielder Nasiru Salihu scored Nigeria’s first goal of the tournament by converting in the 10th minute, but the Asians were back on level terms in the 21st minute through Amar Alyuhaybi.   Undaunted, the seven-time African champions went in front again as Amos Ochoche scored with seven minutes left in the first period. The first half ended with Nigeria leading 2-1.   Six minutes into the second half, Saudi Arabia were again back on level terms, thanks to Talal Haji.   Nigeria secured victory with four minutes into added time when captain Daniel Bameyi converted from the penalty spot.   Victory means the two-time World Cup finalists will reach the Round of 16 if they get a result against Colombia on Monday.  

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Rivers Hoopers Show Character to Outclass Lagos Legends

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Reigning Nigeria Basketball Premier League (NBPL) champions Rivers Hoopers put up a performance underlined by resilience and character, as they overturned a 4-point deficit at halftime to beat Lagos Legends 89-70 in the final game of the Atlantic Conference Phase Two. In what was essentially a battle for pride and supremacy, it was Lagos Legends who scored the game’s first points as they opened up an early lead that stretched to nine points at 26-17 by the end of the first quarter, which was characterised by near misses for the KingsMen. The KingsMen improved in their shot accuracy during the second quarter, as vice-captain Buchi Nwaiwu and Victor Sunday combined for fourteen points to cut the deficit to four points with the halftime score at 47-43. The halftime break offered Rivers Hoopers Head Coach Ogoh Odaudu the opportunity to make tactical tweaks, reinforcing how the team contained their opponents. “The first thing that I spoke about in the huddle today was transition defense, the need to get back on time quickly. We didn’t do that well. When we corrected it later on, the game changed [in our favour], but in the first half they killed us on the transition offense. “It’s something that we’re definitely going to work on going forward,” he revealed. The KingsMen responded positively to Odaudu’s halftime instructions and, buoyed by the vociferous crowd, came out with much verve in the third. Samuel Sani showed outstanding industry, scoring big points along with vital rebounds. But it was John Idoga who got the crowd rocking with a game-tying shot from deep to level the score at 61-61, before Abdul Malik sent the arena into a frenzy with the last sequence of the third quarter, sinking one free throw followed by a brilliant layup to hand the hosts the lead for the first time with the score at 64-61. From that moment on, it was one-way traffic as Malik’s energy inspired the team to an outstanding performance in the fourth quarter, during which they restricted their opponents to just nine (9) points while scoring twenty-five (25) to close out the game at 89-70. Speaking after the game, Odaudu could not hide his admiration for his standout performers. “I am very proud of both of them, Malik and especially Favour [Komene]. They changed the tempo and the dynamic of the game. They are my two MVPs for today’s game. These are people who hadn’t seen major minutes in all the games, but they stepped up when it mattered most and helped us out. He further said such mentality shown by Malik and Favour is what makes Rivers Hoopers formidable. “That’s how it’s supposed to be. There’s no specific day, and there’s no particular person who is a hero on this team. Anybody can wake up any day and bail us out, and that’s what Milk did today,” he pointed out. Buchi Nwaiwu alongside John Idoga, top-scored for the KingsMen with fifteen points, while Sani (14) and Victor Sunday (12) also hit double figures. The result meant Rivers Hoopers completed Phase Two of the Atlantic Conference with a perfect record, much to the delight of the team’s gaffer, who also pointed out some areas for improvement. “I’m happy that it was a clean sweep, but I’m also not happy with the way we played. It wasn’t entirely convincing. I don’t think the scoreline reflected the true situation of the game. We started off really badly with too many mistakes; we missed too many open baskets, so it’s something that we have to go back to the drawing board and work on. In all, I’m happy that we won, and we’ll move on from there.” Attention now shifts to Phase Three of the NBPL 2025 season which will see the top four teams from both Conferences gather for the Playoffs at a yet to be named venue.

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EFCC Arrests 42 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Gashua

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Operatives of the Maiduguri Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested 42 suspected internet fraudsters in Gashua Local Government Area of Yobe State. They were arrested in a sting operation on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at different locations within Gashua, following credible intelligence on their involvement in computer-related crimes. Items recovered from them include seven motorcycles, one Mercedes Benz car, fifty-five (55) phones and laptops, as well as playstation 5 (PS5) and playstation 4 (PS4) consoles respectively. Intelligence available to the Commission linked the suspects with various forms of internet-related fraud. They will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.  

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Zidane’s Son Gets First Algeria Call-Up for Crucial World Cup Qualifiers

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French soccer great Zinedine Zidane´s son Luca was called up by Algeria for the first time Thursday, with the team close to qualifying for the 2026 World Cup in North America.   Luca Zidane, a 27-year-old goalkeeper, represented France at youth level but never for the senior national team and is eligible for Algeria through his father´s family ties.   FIFA approved a change of national eligibility two weeks ago for Zidane, who once played at Real Madrid when his father was coach there. He is now with Spanish second-division team Granada.   Algeria coach Vladimir Petkovic picked Zidane in a 26-player squad for qualifying games against Somalia on Oct. 9 and Uganda five days later.   Algeria leads the qualifying group by four points and a win in either game would send the team to the World Cup being co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.   Algeria has played at four men´s World Cups and reached the round of 16 at its last appearance in 2014.   Zinedine Zidane played at three World Cups for France, winning the 1998 title at home and losing the final in 2006. His red card in extra time of the 2006 final for headbutting Italy defender Marco Materazzi is part of World Cup lore and was his final game as a player.

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Two Planes Collide in New York With One Wing Ripped Off

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Two Delta Air Lines planes have collided on a taxiway at LaGuardia Airport in New York on Wednesday night. A “low-speed collision” took place between one plane arriving from Charlotte, North Carolina, and another that was scheduled to depart for Roanoke in Virginia. The crash between Endeavor Air Flight 5047 and Endeavor Flight 5155 – Endeavour is a subsidiary of Delta – took place just before 10 pm Eastern Time, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey told The Independent.   One flight attendant injured her knee in the collision and was later taken to the hospital after being treated by medics at the scene, according to the Port Authority. The pilot of 5047 radioed the ground controller in audio, which was recorded by the website LiveATC.net, according to CNN. “We have two CRJs on (taxiway) M that collided. Their right wing clipped our nose and the cockpit wind screens.”   “Delta will work with all relevant authorities to review what occurred, as the safety of our customers and people comes before all else. We apologize to our customers for the experience,” Delta said. The Federal Aviation Administration has told The Independent that it is investigating the incident.   There were 32 people on board Flight 5155, including 28 passengers and four crewmembers, while Flight 5047 contained 61 people, including 57 passengers and four crewmembers.   A video published by CBS shows a pilot telling passengers over the intercom that it “seems as though there’s an aircraft that collided with us”. “There was no impact to airport operations,” the Port Authority told other outlets. Delta Air Lines said in a statement to other outlets: “Delta teams at our New York-LaGuardia hub are working to ensure our customers are taken care of after two Delta Connection aircraft operated by Endeavor Air were involved in a low-speed collision during taxi.

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Rivers Hoopers Remain Unstoppable Despite Shaky Start in 16-Point Win Over Comets

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Rivers Hoopers showed grit and composure to defeat Ebun Comets 65-49 and take a third win from as many games at the ongoing Nigeria Basketball Premier League (NBPL) Phase Two.   After a slow start, the defending champions picked up the pace to lead by five points at the end of the first quarter with the score at 19-14. However, the second quarter was one to forget, as the KingsMen could only manage nine (9) points (their lowest tally for an entire quarter), and Comets scored double the points with eighteen (18). This meant the hosts would trail at halftime for the first time this season, as the score was 32-28 in favour of Comets. Speaking during his post-game interview, Rivers Hoopers Head Coach Ogoh Odaudu admitted to his team’s slow start. “I think we started badly. I noticed before jumpball [that] the body attitude was not convincing; there was no energy at all. Everything was flat. That was why we struggled, and that’s something I have to work on.” The KingsMen returned from the halftime break eager to prove a point and quickly regained the lead, with vice captain Buchi Nwaiwu firing from deep for a three-point lead which the defending champions maintained as the score stood at 46-43 entering the fourth. Rivers Hoopers closed out the game with a nearly flawless performance in the fourth, which pleased Odaudu, as they notched up nineteen (19) points while limiting Comets to a meagre six (6) points the entire quarter to wrap up the encounter 65-49. “Basketball is about stopping your opponent from scoring, not how many baskets you make.” I emphasised a lot about the defence, and they came, and they did it perfectly,” he said. Up next for the KingsMen is a date with Lagos Legends, who are also unbeaten through the Phase Two games played so far, and with both teams already assured of their spots in the Playoffs Phase of the league (last eight), Odaudu said it will be a clash of egos, but one which he will treat like any other game. “It will be treated just like any other game.” We’re going to do the same thing we always do, nothing different. It’s going to be a very intense game tomorrow because nobody wants to be beaten. It’s an ego battle right now, [and] we don’t want to disappoint our fans here at home. So we’re going to come all out and hopefully take the win,” he stated.  

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Showmax Premier League: No Ceiling for the Eagles’ Maxence Lacroix on Faith, Family, and Why Palace Can Dream Big!

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Since arriving at Selhurst Park, Maxence Lacroix has become an integral part of a squad that has transformed into one of the most formidable in the country, lifting the FA Cup and Community Shield in their first full season together.   The resurgence began when manager Oliver Glasner convinced him to join, a decision based on mutual trust.   “I was proud first because at the time I was not at my best and he was giving me his trust, and I said, ‘OK, let’s do it’,” Lacroix recalls of the call from the gaffer, who previously managed him at Wolfsburg.   “I think this guy knows what he’s doing, and he knows how to take the best from each player.”   That trust has paid massive dividends.   Palace are currently the only unbeaten team in the Premier League this season, a feat Lacroix attributes not to luck, but to the collective mindset.   “It’s not only luck, it’s because we work hard, we believe… we deserve everything we have.”   He describes the Palace environment as a “big family,” where everyone fights for one another.   That sentiment extends to the supporters, with whom Lacroix has forged an instant, unbreakable bond, even paying for a round of drinks for an entire row of fans on his shirt number, five, at a recent home game.   “When you have good fans, you have to give them back also what they give you, because this is a relationship,” he said.   The noise inside Selhurst Park is unlike anything he’s experienced.   “When they are happy… when we scored the last goal against Liverpool this weekend, it was incredible. I was just looking. All people were really happy, some people crying, so it was unbelievable.”   Despite the record-breaking unbeaten run, the defender asserts that the team’s ambition has no limits.   “We are happy about that, but it’s not enough. We want more… This is not our ceiling, I’m sure about that. We can dream about something big.”   The Premier League challenge   Playing in England’s top-flight was always the ultimate goal for Lacroix, who regards the league as the peak of the sport.   “To be honest, when I was young, young, young, I didn’t really watch football… But when I started to grow up, I understood that the Premier League is the best in the world,” he explains.   The difference in intensity from his time in the Bundesliga was immediate and striking, particularly the unforgiving nature of the play.   While his physicality, pace, and towering frame (six-foot-four-and-a-half) are assets, they are constantly tested by elite attackers.   “I played against (Erling) Haaland when he was at Dortmund, but at [Manchester] City I see another guy. Because they are surgical here, this is it. You have to be 90 plus minutes concentrated,” Lacroix said.   He highlights the fine margin for error: “I think the difference here is that if you make a mistake, it’s finished for you. But in the Bundesliga you can maybe have a second chance… but here, no chance. You have to be focused… it’s a battle.”   Faith, family, and heritage   For Lacroix, his professional success is deeply rooted in his personal life and faith. He speaks candidly about his faith, which became his priority just a few years ago.   “I really met God like three years ago… and I started to understand that it was the way I want to live my life and I changed completely. This is the priority in my life… and it helped me every single day to accomplish everything I’ve done already.”   His friend and teammate Jean-Philippe Mateta affectionately calls him the “pastor of Palace,” a title he humbly downplays.   “I’m not a pastor but I’m just a guy… I would say more a disciple… I try my best to show it and show that it’s possible to play football and to glorify the name of Jesus.”   His family has been his rock, particularly his mother, a doctor who also became his nutritionist.   “My mother took care of me… she gave everything so that I can be here with you. She helped me to be professional and since I was young, she was always with me.”   Lacroix also proudly represents his roots in the French Caribbean, noting the pride of his father’s family in Guadeloupe. “I’m happy also to represent this side of my life.”   The journey from Ajat: early days   Lacroix’s beginnings were far removed from the bright lights of London and the Premier League. He hails from Ajat in rural France, a tiny community of just 300 people.   “I think it’s a big step… a really big step,” he says of the transition to a global city. “I like the contrast… and when I go back there, I’m also really happy to see my family and the 299 people in my village.”   His love for football began early, often playing alone with a ball or on the pitch after watching his amateur goalkeeper father on Sundays. Initially, his dreams lay elsewhere.   “As a boy, I always wanted to be a vet because where I live, it was like a farm,” he reveals. “But when I grew up, when I started to be older, I said maybe to be a lawyer or something like that could be nice for me.”   Football took hold, and his career started on an unexpected path – as a goalkeeper, then a striker, before finally settling in the number six role.   His final transformation into the powerful centre-back we see today came at Sochaux under coach Eric Hély.   It was his move to Sochaux that solidified his belief in a professional career.   “When you come from a small village you don’t think that you can be a football player… But when you see… you pass steps and steps… you say, ‘OK,…

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South African Ambassador Found Dead in Paris

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Nkosinathi Emmanuel Mthethwa, the South African ambassador to France, has reportedly been found dead after plunging off a Paris hotel. He was 58. Mthethwa’s body was discovered at the Hyatt Hotel near the Porte Maillot metro station in western Paris on Tuesday, Sept. 30, after jumping 22 floors in an apparent suicide, Reuters and the French newspaper Le Parisien reported, citing the Paris prosecutor’s office. Mthethwa was reported missing by his wife the day before after she received a “worrying message from him in the evening,” the prosecutor’s office told the outlet. Mthethwa’s phone last rang at 3:00 p.m. local time on Monday near the public park Bois de Boulogne in Paris, sparking a search by police and dogs in the area and in the woods in western Paris, per Le Parisien. A spokesperson at South Africa’s foreign affairs department said in a statement to Reuters that they were “aware of unfortunate reports pertaining to Ambassador Nathi Mthethwa” and would be addressing it at a later notice. The Brigade for the Suppression of Crimes Against Persons (BRDP) of the Paris judicial police is investigating the incident and a duty magistrate “is going to the scene,” Le Parisien reported on Tuesday. PEOPLE has reached out to the Hyatt Hotel, South Africa’s foreign affairs department and the prosecutor’s office for comment. Mthethwa’s last public appearance was at the 109th Anniversary of the Battle of Delville Wood in Longueval on Saturday, Sept. 27, the Daily Mail reported.

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