February 2025 News — African EduNews Tree Archive

February brought big moments on and off the field. You had late comebacks in club football, high-stakes transfer talk, tense cricket encounters, and major domestic headlines in South Africa and Nigeria. Below I pull together the most read stories from African EduNews Tree for the month, so you can catch up fast.

Sport highlights

Football grabbed attention early. Aston Villa overturned Chelsea 2-1 thanks to Marco Asensio's goals and Marcus Rashford's energy off the bench. Villa controlled possession and passing, and manager Unai Emery praised Rashford for changing the game.

In Europe, Club Brugge stunned Atalanta with a 3-1 win in Italy to seal round-of-16 progress in the Champions League. That result underlines how Belgian clubs can upset bigger names on the continent.

Back in England, Bournemouth beat Everton 2-0 in the FA Cup fourth round at Goodison Park. Semenyo and Jebbison scored, and Everton's defensive lapses were costly. Cup runs are often about seizing moments — Bournemouth did just that.

Transfer headlines kept fans talking as Manchester City chased Porto midfielder Nico Gonzalez. The deal is complicated: a steep release clause and a Barcelona sell-on share make any move expensive. City want depth; the numbers will decide if they get him.

Cricket had its dramatic moments too. South Africa posted a massive 353 to challenge Pakistan in a tri-series match that felt like a semi-final. Debutant Matthew Breetzke stood out and showed why depth matters. Meanwhile, the India vs England T20 series sparked controversy when Harshit Rana replaced Shivam Dube as a concussion substitute. Critics asked whether the sub was truly like-for-like, stirring debate about how concussion rules are applied.

Rugby fans saw France and Wales kick off the Six Nations at Stade de France with clear eyes on tournament momentum. Antoine Dupont and company aimed for a strong start while Wales searched for answers under pressure.

Africa and local news you should know

In South Africa and across the continent, a few stories stood out. Actress Manaka Ranaka opened up about grief and life in the spotlight after the loss of her daughter, sharing how fame and family stress interact in personal ways.

Nigeria announced a big change for youth serving through NYSC: the monthly stipend for corps members rose to N77,000 from February 2025. That move is being framed as a push toward youth empowerment and better living standards during national service.

Energy worries hit headlines as Eskom warned of possible load-shedding after plant breakdowns drained emergency reserves. The utility signalled that outages could reach Stage 4 over the coming weekend, a reminder that supply disruptions still affect daily life and business.

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