September 2024 Archive — Top Sports, Entertainment & Africa News
This month packed tight results, big moves and memorable moments across sport, music and African stories. Below is a clear, clickable summary of what we published in September 2024 so you can find the full pieces fast.
Sports highlights
Rangers beat Hibernian 1-0 at Ibrox after Tom Lawrence struck in the 34th minute — a narrow but important win in the Scottish Premiership. Tottenham picked up a strong victory over Brentford with goals from Solanke, Johnson and Maddison, a result that boosts confidence ahead of the North London Derby. Inter Milan prepared a near-full-strength lineup for the derby with AC Milan, with Federico Dimarco, Benjamin Pavard and Lautaro Martinez named to start as Simone Inzaghi looked to end a run of rotated squads.
Chelsea hosted Barrow AFC in the Carabao Cup third round at Stamford Bridge, a cup tie carrying a slice of history — the clubs last met in 1948 — and both sides planned different approaches: Chelsea with rotation, Barrow chasing another giant-killing. Fulham vs Newcastle was another Premier League preview we ran, focusing on Newcastle’s unbeaten start, Fulham’s attempts to bounce back and how injuries could change the game plan for both managers.
For fans on the move, our guide explained how to stream Lille vs PSG from anywhere. We listed legal regional broadcasters, streaming tips and why a VPN can help viewers access their usual service while traveling.
People, transfers and culture
Cristiano Ronaldo publicly praised Barcelona teen Lamine Yamal, predicting the 17-year-old could become one of the generation’s best after an explosive early career. In South African club news, AmaZulu loaned defender Sandile Khumalo to Black Leopards so he can get regular minutes and sharpen his game.
Linkin Park announced a major lineup shift: Emily Armstrong (Dead Sara) joins as vocalist, Colin Brittain steps in on drums after Rob Bourdon’s departure, and the band teased new music and an album called "From Zero." In sports media, Tom Brady made his Fox Sports announcing debut under a widely reported contract and worked alongside Kevin Burkhardt, bringing huge attention to the network’s NFL coverage.
Africa-focused stories included the Nairobi City Marathon on September 8, where Eliud Magut won the men’s race in 2:09:53 and Cynthia Limo took the women’s title; both earned Ksh 3.5 million. We also covered the passing of beloved South African actor Sello Motloung, who died on September 16 at 53, and remembered his many TV and film roles that shaped local entertainment.
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