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Weekend Fixtures & Team News – Oct 4-5, 2025 Fixtures & Team News — Saturday & Sunday, Oct 4-5, 2025 Saturday, Oct 4, 2025 Premier League Chelsea (Home) vs Liverpool (Away) Kick-off: 18:30 CEST / 5:30 UK time (approx) Known injury & availability notes: Chelsea: Cole Palmer, Trevoh Chalobah (suspended), Levi Colwill, Wesley Fofana — squad issues reported. Liverpool: Alisson expected to be out ~6 weeks (hamstring), so Giorgi Mamardashvili likely to start. Hugo Ekitike assessed but likely available. Final 11 squads announced ~90 minutes before kick-off by clubs. Leeds United (Home) vs Tottenham Hotspur (Away) Kick-off: 13:30 CEST / (UK midday) No detailed squad/injury list confirmed yet in public previews; check official club channels before match. Arsenal (Home) vs West Ham (Away) K...

Chelsea vs Liverpool Preview: Head-to-Head Stats and Stamford Bridge History Ahead of October 4 Clash Chelsea vs Liverpool Preview: Head-to-Head Stats and Stamford Bridge History Ahead of October 4 Clash Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025 Stadium: Stamford Bridge, London Competition: Premier League The Premier League is set for another classic encounter as Chelsea and Liverpool go head-to-head at Stamford Bridge. Matches between these two clubs are never short of drama, and Saturday’s clash promises to deliver another chapter in one of English football’s most compelling rivalries. With both teams carrying high expectations and ambitions, this game could prove decisive in shaping momentum for the season ahead. Recent Form and Context Liverpool have started the 2025/26 season strongly, winning several fixtures early on. However, recent dropped points have raised questions about their ability to maintain consistency. Despite...

VDM Launches Affordable Power Stations in Nigeria: 70k Units for Students & Low-Income Communities VDM Launches Affordable Power Stations in Nigeria: 70k Units for Students & Low-Income Communities By Newsroom — October 3, 2025 In a move aimed at addressing persistent electricity shortages in parts of Nigeria, VDM has officially launched a line of compact power stations targeted at university students and residents of underserved neighbourhoods. Priced at an introductory ₦70,000 — well below the current market entry price of around ₦200,000 — the initiative is being presented as a socially driven effort to improve access to reliable lighting where it’s needed most. Why this matters Electricity instability continues to hamper study, work and small businesses across many Nigerian communities. For students living on campus and families in densely populated urban areas, unreliable power affects everything f...

PENGASSAN Vows to Resume Strike if Dangote Fails to Reinstates Workers PENGASSAN Vows to Resume Strike if Dangote Fails to Reinstate Workers Introduction The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has threatened to resume industrial action if the Dangote Group does not reinstate workers who were recently suspended or terminated. This development underscores ongoing tensions between labor unions and major corporations in Nigeria and highlights workers’ demands for fair treatment, justice, and adherence to labor laws. Union's Stance PENGASSAN has consistently advocated for the rights of senior staff within Nigeria's oil and gas industry. In a recent statement, the union reiterated that any failure to reinstate workers would trigger a resumption of strike actions across affected facilities. The union emphasized that the objective is not only to protect individual employees but also to maint...

Peter Obi's Supporters Reject Atiku’s Dollarised Primaries Proposal Peter Obi's Supporters Reject Atiku’s Dollarised Primaries Proposal Introduction In a recent political discourse that has captured national attention, supporters of Peter Obi have publicly rejected the idea of “dollarised primaries” promoted by Atiku Abubakar. While Atiku advocated for the use of foreign currency as a means to fund party primaries, Obi's camp has asserted that such a measure is incompatible with the principles of integrity and transparency championed by their principal. Obi Supporters Speak Out Supporters of Peter Obi have made it clear that their candidate will not engage in vote-buying or financial manipulation in the upcoming 2027 elections. The camp emphasizes that participation in party primaries should be guided by merit, competence, and the will of party members, rather than financial leverage or monetary influence. ...

Nigeria U-20 vs Saudi Arabia U-20: A Comprehensive Match Analysis Nigeria U-20 vs Saudi Arabia U-20: A Comprehensive Match Analysis Introduction The encounter between Nigeria U-20 and Saudi Arabia U-20 has garnered significant attention in the world of youth football. Both teams have showcased exceptional talent and determination in their respective journeys. This article delves into their historical encounters, performances, and statistical insights to provide a comprehensive analysis of their rivalry. Historical Encounters As of October 2025, Nigeria U-20 and Saudi Arabia U-20 have faced each other once in official competitions. Their sole encounter occurred on August 6, 2011, during the FIFA U-20 World Cup, where Nigeria U-20 emerged victorious with a 2-0 win over Saudi Arabia U-20. This match remains the only meeting between the two teams at the youth level. Team Performances Nigeria U-20 The Nigeria ...