Chelsea FC have confirmed the appointment of Xabi Alonso as their new manager, the third permanent boss of their chaotic 2025/26 English Football season. The former Real Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen coach has signed a four-year deal and will officially take charge at Stamford Bridge on July 1, 2026. However, with his Bernabéu reign lasting [...] The post “Chelsea Gamble on Fallen Galáctico General” – Is Xabi Alonso Appointment Another Costly Mistake? appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Highlanders 0-0 Ngezi Platinum Stars Nkosilathi Sibanda I-HIGHLANDERS leNgezi Platinum Stars zehluleke ukuhlohla emdlalweni weCastle Lager Premiership odlalwe eBarbourfields Stadium ngeSonto. Kuqala umdlalo, iBosso ingene ngamandla ithola i-corner kick ngomzuzu…

Takunda Gambiza Herald Reporter UNIVERSITY of Zimbabwe third-year law student and human rights activist Nodeshah Maingehama on Saturday launched her debut book Five Faces, a publication aimed at raising awareness…

Nigeria finished fourth at the 2026 African Senior Athletics Championships in Accra, Ghana, Completesports.com reports. The West African nation claimed a total of 12 medals — four gold, five silver, and three bronze. Nigeria secured its final gold medal of the competition in the women’s 4x400m relay final on Sunday. Read Also:ASAC 2026: Nigeria Win [...] The post Accra 2026: Nigeria Places Fourth In Overall Medals Standings appeared first on Complete Sports.

Jannik Sinner defeated Casper Ruud 6-4, 6-4 to win the Italian Open, capping off another remarkable milestone in his rapidly growing career. With the victory in Rome, Sinner completed a historic achievement by winning all nine ATP Masters 1000 tournaments, becoming only the second player in tennis history after Novak Djokovic to accomplish the feat. [...] The post Jannik Sinner Grabs Historic win in Italian Open appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Freeman Razemba Senior Reporter FIVE people have been arrested in Harare at the Showground parking space after they were found in possession of unregistered medicines with a street value of…

Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has won an award at Udinese following a string of impressive performances, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Okoye has enjoyed a stellar campaign with the Bianconeri in Serie A, establishing himself as a regular fixture for the club while registering 29 appearances and conceding just 31 goals. ​Just last week, the 26-year-old shot-stopper […]

Obey Musiwa Herald Reporter ZIMBABWE and South Korea have pledged to increase collaboration on school‑based climate mitigation, renewable energy investment and carbon trading frameworks. The pledge was made after South…

  THE seedings for Tuesday’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers draw have been revealed, with 48 countries being divided into four levels for the composition of the groups. There…

Thupeyo Muleya Beitbridge Bureau MR PILATE MULEYA was officially installed as the substantive Headman Siyoka on Friday at a ceremony held at Bgemula Village in the Gwanda Tshitaudze area. His…

Dp Kindiki said the government had already cushioned Kenyans from even higher costs through various interventions.

Tapiwanashe Mangwiro Gold miner and crocodile farmer Padenga Holdings reported a sharp rise in first-quarter output, positioning bullion as the dominant earnings driver for the group amid soaring global gold…

Herald Reporter Scores of people living with albinism in Masvingo Province benefited from a health and empowerment outreach programme organised by Albinism in Action for Economic Development (Albinism-In-Action4ED) last Saturday,…

Cases of businesses being vandalised and property looted during the unrest were also reported.

President Ruto condemned the brutal attack and assured Kenyans that those responsible would be brought to book regardless of their affiliations.

Over the past four decades, Nigerian footballers have left a huge mark on Turkish football, Soccernet.ng reports. Nigerian stars have thrilled supporters with goals, flair, power and unforgettable moments, with their names on many lips from the noisy streets of Istanbul to the passionate football cities of Trabzon, Sivas and Rize, Some arrived as unknown […]

Nyore Madzianike Senior Reporter MULTI-Million cigarette manufacturing company, CUT Rag Processing (CRP), has expressed satisfaction with its growth trajectory following the commissioning of its tobacco processing plant by President Mnangagwa…

Obey Musiwa Herald Reporter Zimbabwe’s informal vendors, represented by the Zimbabwe National Vendors Association (ZINAVA), are lobbying the Government and local councils to formally recognise vending as employment, on the…

Tawanda Musarurwa THE African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved a US$4 million grant to support Zimbabwe’s efforts to clear its debt arrears and re-engage with the international financial community.…

Mamelodi Sundowns secured a narrow 1-0 victory over AS FAR in the first leg of the CAF Champions League final at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Sunday. The South African champions delivered a dominant performance throughout the encounter, controlling possession and keeping AS FAR side under constant pressure for most of the match. The decisive moment [...] The post Mamelodi Sundowns Draw First Blood in Champions League Final appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Edgar Vhera Specialist Writer – Agribusiness FARMERS have welcomed the recent 17-percent cotton price increase but expressed reservations over the pricing model used, which they described as excluding the cost…

Conrad Mupesa Mashonaland West Bureau KADOMA City Council has released 150 hectares of land towards the Munhumutapa Housing Scheme, Zimpapers has learnt. This was said by the council engineer, Mr…

RHCO Deputy Executive Director Alzira Arodi said the increase in fuel costs would significantly strain household budgets and weaken family cohesion.

CAF has announced that the official draw for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers will take place on Tuesday in Cairo, Egypt. The event, scheduled for 3pm local time at the headquarters of the Egyptian FA, will determine the qualification pathway for the remaining 48 nations. According to CAF: The draw officially marks [...] The post CAF Set to Conduct AFCON 2027 Qualifiers Draw in Cairo appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

The appointment of Xabi Alonso as manager of Chelsea FC would immediately become one of the biggest talking points in European football. Chelsea’s history of changing managers, combined with Alonso’s rising reputation as one of football’s brightest tactical minds, creates both enormous promise and significant risk. At Stamford Bridge, success is never measured by long-term [...] The post SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 99: Xabi Alonso Appointment As Chelsea Manager appeared first on Complete Sports.

Nigeria’s Flamingos will leave for Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire on Wednesday ahead of the first leg of their 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifying fixture against Guinea, reports Completeports.com. A total of 36 players are currently in the team’s camp, though the squad is expected to be trimmed before departing for Abidjan. The Flamingos arrived [...] The post U-17 WWCQ: Flamingos Off To Abidjan Wednesday For Guinea Showdown appeared first on Complete Sports.

  Mthabisi Tshuma mthabisimthire@gmail.com THE country’s telecommunications regulatory authority Potraz has vowed to put in place measures which will ensure that Artificial Intelligence (AI) does not weakens humanity. The remarks…

Mthabisi Tshumam mthabisimthire@gmail.com Gospel music outfit Pastor Barak Family says it is ready to deliver a memorable performance at the 2026 Ekhaya Worship Festival set for May 25 at Hartsfield…

  Mthabisi Tshuma mthabisimthire@gmail.com TRADITIONAL dance outfits Dzimbahwe Nengoma from Mashonaland Central province and Mutimurefu School of Arts (MUSA) from Masvingo Province have booked their place at the Chibuku Neshamwari…

  Dalyn Chigwizura dchigwizura8@gmail.com A 24-year-old Bulawayo man appeared in court today charged with attempted murder after he allegedly assaulted a complainant with a brick once on the head. Michael…

After a turbulent and uncertain build-up, Nigeria’s Super Falcons have finally secured much-needed international friendlies, ending weeks of anxiety within the camp ahead of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. The nine-time African champions will face Senegal Women’s National Team in a double-header at the Remo Stars International Stadium in Ikenne (Venue) on June [...] The post Super Falcons Find Lifeline Friendly After Months in Limbo But Is It Too Late? appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

National Liberal Party leader Dr. Augustus Kyalo Muli has backed peaceful fuel protests and called for a 90-day suspension of VAT on petroleum products to ease the cost-of-living crisis in Kenya.

Turkish Süper Lig club Trabzonspor are looking to make Super Eagles defender Chibuike Nwaiwu the most expensive sale in Turkish football history, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Nwaiwu has enjoyed a meteoric rise over the last two years, transitioning from playing for Nigerian giants Enyimba in 2024 to joining Trabzonspor in January for a fee of €5.5 million. […]

Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has defended the nationwide fuel strike, blaming the government’s fuel price hike for crippling transport operations and worsening the cost-of-living crisis.

Werder Bremen have confirmed that Nigerian striker Victor Boniface will return to parent club Bayer Leverkusen at the end of the season following the completion of his loan spell. Boniface joined Werder Bremen last September after securing a season-long loan move from Bayer Leverkusen on the final day of the 2025 summer transfer window. The [...] The post Victor Boniface Returns to Bayer Leverkusen appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen has vowed justice after gospel artist Rachel Wandeto died from severe burns sustained in a petrol attack allegedly linked to political intolerance in Nairobi.