Village Gazette - Page 2

Bangladesh rallied from 6/9 to beat Afghanistan by four wickets at Sharjah, with Emon's 54 and Hasan's 51 sealing the chase and keeping series hopes alive.

England Women beat Bangladesh by four wickets in Guwahati, with Heather Knight’s 79 guiding them to the top of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 standings.

Mixed study results on apple cider vinegar show modest weight loss, but experts from Harvard and Chicago caution it isn't a substitute for diet and exercise.

Prof. Mike Ozekhome hailed barrister Ifeanyi Ejiofor's fearless advocacy on his 50th birthday, spotlighting their joint fight for Nnamdi Kanu and broader human‑rights impacts in Nigeria.

HSV host Mainz 05 on Oct 5 at Volksparkstadion, with both clubs battling relegation threats. Polzin and Henriksen seek points as bettors eye a close, high‑scoring contest.

On Oct 5, 2025 Espanyol hosts Real Betis while Barcelona faces Sevilla, a crucial La Liga round shaping European spots and team momentum.

Novak Djokovic admits Alcaraz and Sinner are “just too good” after a US Open semifinal loss, highlighting a generational shift and his challenges in five‑set matches.

Two suspects in Deputy Justice Minister Thabang Makwetla's kidnapping claim police torture, reigniting South Africa's chronic abuse concerns.

Speaker Moses Wetang'ula meets striking university unions, urging a pause to the Sh11.53 billion salary‑arrears strike that has halted classes at Kenya's 39 public universities.

Nigeria’s government launches a free registration scheme for 250,000 tiny enterprises, waiving ₦3 billion in fees and linking firms to grants, training and market access.

In a dramatic Madrid derby, Atlético Madrid turned a 1‑2 deficit into a 5‑2 triumph over Real Madrid. Kylian Mbappé and Arda Güler put the visitors ahead, but a relentless second‑half onslaught saw Diego Simeone’s side dominate. Marcos Llorente earned a solid 7/10 for shutting down Vinícius Júnior. The result raises big questions about Real’s defensive frailties while cementing Atlético’s growing confidence.

FSV Mainz 05 heads into the 2025‑26 Bundesliga campaign with a +€13.8 million summer balance, fresh faces like Benedict Hollerbach and Sota Kawasaki, and a 3‑4‑2‑1 system under Bo Henriksen. The article breaks down the club’s transfer strategy, early‑season form, injury setbacks and tactical set‑up, highlighting why the team could punch above its weight.