Archive: 2025 / 09
Osasuna vs Elche Prediction: Betting Odds, Value Plays and Goal Markets
Stats Insider’s model rates Osasuna as a 52.4% favorite over Elche (21.5%) with a 26.1% draw chance. The analysis spots value in backing Elche at $4.75 and the Over 2.5 goals market at $2.30, despite the Under being more likely. Updates will keep odds in sync up to kickoff at Estadio El Sadar.
Champions League Matchday 3 Predictions: Tuesday’s Top Fixtures
A detailed look at the Tuesday, 22‑Oct‑24 Champions League Matchday 3 fixtures, covering team form, probable line‑ups and expert predictions for each game. Readers get a clear guide on which sides are favoured and the players who could turn the tide.
Fluminense’s Fight for a Semi‑Final Spot Against Lanús
Fluminense travel to Argentina for the second leg of their Copa Sul‑Americana quarter‑final against Lanús, trailing 1‑0 from the first match. Injured midfielder Paulo Henrique Ganso forces a defensive midfield restructure. Coach stresses balance between attack and solidity as the Brazilian side seeks the crucial away goal. The tie could decide who joins the semi‑final line‑up. A win would also set up a possible clash with the Alianza Lima‑Universidad de Chile winner.
Directline Assurance dispute: Court extends ban on DCI searches after SK Macharia storms Nairobi office
Kenya's High Court has prolonged a restriction that stops the Directorate of Criminal Investigations from searching premises linked to the heated shareholder fight between SK Macharia and Directline Assurance. The order follows Macharia's dramatic takeover attempt at the insurer's Nairobi headquarters, where he dismissed senior staff despite earlier injunctions. Regulators assure policyholders that coverage remains intact, while the insurer reports billions in claim payouts. The legal battle now intertwines courtroom orders, police involvement and public statements, underscoring the volatility of corporate governance fights in Kenya.
IBAS Blocks State Assembly’s Six‑Month Spending Probe
Former Sole Administrator IBAS has turned down the Rivers State House of Assembly’s request to audit his six‑month expenditure, saying the state legislature has no constitutional power to do so. Legal analysts argue only the National Assembly can order such a probe. The standoff has reignited debate over separation of powers and accountability in Rivers State, highlighting the tug‑of‑war between state and federal oversight bodies.
Reyna’s Stoppage‑Time Heroics Lift Dortmund to 2‑1 Win Over Mainz
Giovanni Reyna snatched a 93rd‑minute winner to hand Borussia Dortmund a 2‑1 comeback victory over Mainz 05 on Bundesliga Matchday 17. An early goal from Lee Jae‑sung was answered quickly by Julian Ryerson, but the game stayed dead‑locked until Reyna’s late tap‑in. The three points moved Dortmund within five of Bayern Munich and underlined their mental toughness. Mainz coach Bo Svensson praised his side’s fight despite the disappointment.
Lecce vs Cagliari: Sardinians take a 2-1 away win after Belotti’s late first-half equalizer
Cagliari beat Lecce 2-1 away on September 19, 2025, in Serie A. The game was level 1-1 at the 45th minute after Belotti scored from a Palestra assist, but the visitors found a second-half winner and protected it well. Lecce pushed late but couldn’t break through. The result gives Cagliari a valuable early-season boost.
Safaricom partners with iXAfrica to power hyperscale data centre suites for AI in Nairobi
Safaricom has teamed up with iXAfrica to deliver hyperscale data centre solutions from the new NBOX1 campus in Nairobi. The first phase, launched in February 2025, brings 780 racks and 4.5MW of IT capacity, optimized for AI workloads. The deal bundles enterprise suites from 350kW to 1MW+, integrated connectivity, and Safaricom’s full stack of cloud, security, and managed services.
Bill Gates meets President Ruto at State House Nairobi for talks on health, tech and agriculture
President William Ruto hosted Bill Gates at State House, Nairobi, for a high-level meeting focused on development priorities. No detailed readout was shared, but health, agriculture, and digital innovation are expected to be in the mix given the Gates Foundation’s footprint in Kenya. The visit underscores Kenya’s role as a regional hub for global philanthropy and public–private partnerships.