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MAYOR ADDS HIS VOICE TO THE MALLOTI, HULUNGENDE MADNESS
Maria Chiguvari Zimpapers Arts and Entertainment Hub HARARE Mayor Jacob Mafume has taken a dig at controversial artists Malloti and her partner Hulungende. He said their use of explicit language… The post MAYOR ADDS HIS VOICE TO THE MALLOTI, HULUNGENDE MADNESS appeared first on herald.
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Zim targets fertiliser surplus amid supply shocks
Mukudzei Chingwere in MUTARE ZIMBABWE is accelerating efforts towards national fertiliser self-sufficiency amid global supply chain disruptions caused by the war in Ukraine and ongoing conflict in the Middle East,… The post Zim targets fertiliser surplus amid supply shocks appeared first on herald.
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THE UNVEILED GIVES ZIM A GOSPEL ANTHEM
Langalihle Mhiti ZIMBABWE’S gospel music scene is once again witnessing the powerful impact of faith-driven storytelling, as “ZvichaitaChete” by Josh Mtima and The Unveiled continues to resonate deeply with listeners… The post THE UNVEILED GIVES ZIM A GOSPEL ANTHEM appeared first on herald.
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First Lady hailed for leading women’s empowerment
Farirai Machivenyika Senior Reporter WITH the country still celebrating International Women’s Month, First Lady Dr Auxillia Mnangagwa has been commended for her leading role in advancing women empowerment, community development… The post First Lady hailed for leading women’s empowerment appeared first on herald.
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Zim, Uganda can leverage AfCFTA, COMESA to expand bilateral trade
Michael Tome Business Reporter ZIMBABWE and Uganda have been urged to take advantage of regional and continental trade frameworks, including the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa and the… The post Zim, Uganda can leverage AfCFTA, COMESA to expand bilateral trade appeared first on herald.
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EDITORIAL : ZVITSVA’S SURVIVOR NEEDS SUPPORT
THE story of Cathrine Musonza, a survivor of Zvitsva’s killing spree, is a painful reminder that surviving violence is not the end of suffering — it is often the beginning… The post EDITORIAL : ZVITSVA’S SURVIVOR NEEDS SUPPORT appeared first on herald.
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Emery: Aston Villa Must Be Consistent To Win Europa League
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery has advised his players to show more consistency in their game if they are to win the Europa League. Ollie Watkins’ 61st-minute first strike last Thursday ensured Unai Emery’s side took a 1-0 lead back to Villa Park, putting them in a strong position to progress to the quarter-finals. They [...] The post Emery: Aston Villa Must Be Consistent To Win Europa League appeared first on Complete Sports.
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UCL: Barcelona Seal Quarter-final Spot After 7-2 Demolition Of Newcastle
Newcastle’s Champions League dreams were crushed during a 7-2 mauling by Barcelona, as the Spanish side booked their quarter-final spot in rampant style, progressing 8-3 on aggregate, Sky Sports reports. Newcastle had travelled to Spain in hope of making history – and they did. A joint-record total of goals conceded by an English team in [...] The post UCL: Barcelona Seal Quarter-final Spot After 7-2 Demolition Of Newcastle appeared first on Complete Sports.
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NPFL: Kwara United Clash Must-Win For Remo Stars – Abd’Allah
Remo Stars technical adviser Usman Abd’Allah is expecting a difficult duel against Kwara United, reports Completesports.com. The Sky Blue Stars will welcome Kwara United to Ikenne for a Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, matchday 31 encounter on Sunday. Remo Stars boosted their survival hopes with a hard-earned 2-1 victory over Nasarawa United last weekend. Read [...] The post NPFL: Kwara United Clash Must-Win For Remo Stars – Abd’Allah appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Rangers Hail Fernandez’s Maiden Super Eagles Call-Up
Scottish Premiership giants Rangers have celebrated Emmanuel Fernandez’s maiden invitation to the Super Eagles. The centre-back was named in Nigeria’s squad for the upcoming friendlies against Iran and Jordan by head coach, Éric Chelle on Wednesday. Philip Otele, and Yira Collins Sor are the other new invitees in the 23-man squad. Read Also:Friendlies: Chelle Unveils [...] The post Rangers Hail Fernandez’s Maiden Super Eagles Call-Up appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Man City Star Duo To Miss Carabao Cup Final Clash With Arsenal
Manchester City are set to be without two of their centre-backs for Sunday’s League Cup final against Arsenal, with Josko Gvardiol still injured and a long way off a return, and Marc Guehi ineligible to feature in the competition for City, Daily Cannon reports. The good news for City is that Rico Lewis returned to [...] The post Man City Star Duo To Miss Carabao Cup Final Clash With Arsenal appeared first on Complete Sports.
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FIBA WWCQ: D’Tigress Star Macaulay Secures Spot In All-Star Team
D’Tigress star Victoria Macaulay has been named to the All-Star Team of the 2025 FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifying Tournament, reports Completesports.com. Macaulay starred for Rena Wakama’s side in France, delivering a series of standout performances. D’Tigress recorded two wins, and three defeats in five matches at the competition. Read Also:D’Tigress Will Be Ready To [...] The post FIBA WWCQ: D’Tigress Star Macaulay Secures Spot In All-Star Team appeared first on Complete Sports.
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AFCON 2025: ‘A Lot Of Shady Dealings To Decide That Morocco Are Champions’ –Le Roy Kicks Against CAF Decision
Former Cameroon head coach Claude Le Roy has alleged that there was a lot of manipulation to decide that Morocco are champions of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The French tactician made this known after CAF’s Appeal Board ruled that Senegal forfeited the final against Morocco, awarding the match to the North African nation [...] The post AFCON 2025: ‘A Lot Of Shady Dealings To Decide That Morocco Are Champions’ –Le Roy Kicks Against CAF Decision appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Adepoju Questions CAF Decision To Strip Senegal Of AFCON 2025 Title
Former Nigerian international Mutiu Adepoju has faulted the Confederation of African Football’s decision to strip Senegal of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations crown. Recall that CAF announced the decision on Tuesday evening to crown Morocco champions two months after the acrimonious conclusion to the tournament. CAF, in a statement on Tuesday, said, “The Senegal [...] The post Adepoju Questions CAF Decision To Strip Senegal Of AFCON 2025 Title appeared first on Complete Sports.
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UK Government Set To Sue Ex- Chelsea Owner Abramovich
Sanctioned former Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has been put on notice that legal action is coming from the UK government after failing “to do the right thing” and release the £2.5bn from the club’s sale to help Ukraine, Sky News reports. There has been a standoff since Mr Abramovich was forced to sell Chelsea in [...] The post UK Government Set To Sue Ex- Chelsea Owner Abramovich appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Ex-Aston Villa Star Slams CAF’s AFCON Title Decision On Morocco
Former Aston Villa midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker has taken aim at the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for awarding Morocco the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title. CAF’s Appeals Committee ruled in favour of Morocco following a review of the hosts’ petition. Senegal was subsequently deemed to have forfeited the AFCON final, with the match officially [...] The post Ex-Aston Villa Star Slams CAF’s AFCON Title Decision On Morocco appeared first on Complete Sports.
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UCL: My Goal Against Bayer Leverkusen Was Special –Eze
Arsenal star Eberechi Eze has disclosed that he will continue to relish his goal against Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League second leg round of 16 for a very long time. Eze’s goal in the 36th minute was brilliant, as the 27-year-old attacking midfielder controlled the ball on the edge of the area and swiveled [...] The post UCL: My Goal Against Bayer Leverkusen Was Special –Eze appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Friendlies: Chelle Unveils Squad For Iran, Jordan Friendlies
Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle listed 23 players for his team’s upcoming international friendlies against Iran and Jordan, reports Completesports.com. Chelle picked team captain Wilfred Ndidi, Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi and Atletico Madrid winger Ademola Lookman in the squad. Chelle has also called Italy-based goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, defender Oluwasemilogo Ajayi, midfielder Frank Onyeka, and [...] The post Friendlies: Chelle Unveils Squad For Iran, Jordan Friendlies appeared first on Complete Sports.
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SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 77: Manchester City’s UEFA Champions League Debacle
Manchester City yesterday were knocked out of the UEFA Champions League in the round of 16 as Vinicius Jr scored twice in a 2-1 win for Real Madrid that sealed a 5-1 aggregate victory. Beaten by three goals in Madrid last week, it was always going to require something perfect at the Etihad Stadium but [...] The post SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 77: Manchester City’s UEFA Champions League Debacle appeared first on Complete Sports.
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UCL: A Wonderful Strike –Arteta Hails Eze’s Goal Vs Leverkusen
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has described Eberechi Eze’s goal against Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League as a wonderful strike. Arteta’s side pounded Leverkusen right from the start at the Emirates Stadium, and Eze ensured their dominance was rewarded with a blistering strike from the edge of the area late in the first half. In [...] The post UCL: A Wonderful Strike –Arteta Hails Eze’s Goal Vs Leverkusen appeared first on Complete Sports.
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D’Tigress Will Be Ready To Compete At World Cup — Wakama
D’ Tigress head coach Rena Wakama has said her team will be ready to compete at the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup in Berlin, Germany. The African champions lost their last game to Germany at the FIBA Women’s World Cup qualifying tournament on Tuesday. D’Tigress finished the tournament with two wins and three narrow losses [...] The post D’Tigress Will Be Ready To Compete At World Cup — Wakama appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Disasi: I Feel Good Getting Back On The Pitch
West Ham defender Axel Disasi has disclosed that he feels so good getting back on the pitch. Recall that Disasi joined West Ham on loan, where he has become a key part of their fight against relegation from the Premier League. In a chat with L’Equipe, the France international stated that he didn’t fear for [...] The post Disasi: I Feel Good Getting Back On The Pitch appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Chelsea Set Unwanted Club Record After Heavyweight Defeat To PSG
Chelsea set a new unwanted club record as Liam Rosenior’s men were embarrassed by Paris Saint-Germain in the last 16 of the Champions League on Tuesday evening, Sports Mole reports. The Blues hosted the reigning European champions at Stamford Bridge in the second leg of their knockout battle needing to produce a comeback of the [...] The post Chelsea Set Unwanted Club Record After Heavyweight Defeat To PSG appeared first on Complete Sports.
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FIFA Rejects Nigeria’s Petition on DR Congo Eligibility, NFF Set to Appeal
FIFA has dismissed a petition filed by the Nigeria Football Federation challenging the eligibility of players used by the DR Congo in their 2026 FIFA World Cup play-off clash. The NFF had raised concerns over alleged irregularities in the issuance of passports to certain DR Congo players, suggesting possible violations that could have affected their [...] The post FIFA Rejects Nigeria’s Petition on DR Congo Eligibility, NFF Set to Appeal appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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Senegal To Appeal CAF Verdict In AFCON Dispute
The Senegal Football Federation has rejected the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Appeal Board’s decision to award Morocco the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title. The FSF said it will challenge the ruling at the Court of Arbitration for Sport. CAF’s appeal board on Tuesday crowned Morocco champions of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations [...] The post Senegal To Appeal CAF Verdict In AFCON Dispute appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Enzo Fernandez Hints At Chelsea Departure
Enzo Fernandez has hinted he could seek a move away from Chelsea this summer. The Blues’ vice-captain was speaking after Chelsea’s 3-0 thrashing by PSG at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday night, which sealed an 8-2 humiliation at the hands of the European champions. Kvicha Kvaratskhelia and Bradley Barcola scored early goals to kill any hope [...] The post Enzo Fernandez Hints At Chelsea Departure appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Guardiola Laughs Off Exit Questions as Real Madrid Send City Crashing Out Again
For the fourth time in five seasons, Real Madrid have eliminated Manchester City from the Champions League, this time sealing a 5-1 aggregate victory with a 2-1 win at the Etihad Stadium. The exit adds a painful new chapter to what has become the defining story of Pep Guardiola’s time in Manchester, specifically, the recurring […] The post Guardiola Laughs Off Exit Questions as Real Madrid Send City Crashing Out Again appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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I’m A Big Fan Of Romero –Simeone
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has disclosed that he’s a big fan of Tottenham star Cristian Romero. He made this known ahead of the team’s Champions League second leg round of 16 tie against Tottenham tonight. Simeone was linked with a move for Romero last year, but the Argentine centre-back eventually signed a new contract [...] The post I’m A Big Fan Of Romero –Simeone appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Moses Simon Reaches Ligue 1 Milestone
Moses Simon has now made 200 Ligue 1 appearances, becoming only the second Nigerian player to reach that milestone after John Utaka. Simon reached the landmark in a goalless draw against RC Strasbourg. Moses has been playing in Ligue 1 since 2019, he spent six seasons with FC Nantes where he played 177 Ligue 1 [...] The post Moses Simon Reaches Ligue 1 Milestone appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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Painful Loss! Fanny Amun Pays Tribute to Onigbinde, Nwosu
Former Super Eagles assistant coach Fanny Amun has paid glowing tributes to late Nigerian football icons Adegboye Onigbinde and Henry Nwosu, describing their deaths as a painful loss. Amun expressed deep sadness over the passing of both men, noting that their immense contributions to the growth of football in Nigeria will always be remembered. Speaking [...] The post Painful Loss! Fanny Amun Pays Tribute to Onigbinde, Nwosu appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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AFCON 2025: Morocco Declared Winners After CAF Overturns Result
The aftermath of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 final has taken a dramatic turn, as the Confederation of African Football (CAF) officially overturned the match result and awarded victory to Morocco. In a decisive ruling, CAF announced: “The CAF Appeal Board decided that in application of Article 84 of the Regulations of [...] The post AFCON 2025: Morocco Declared Winners After CAF Overturns Result appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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Arsenal Are Five Points From History, But Still Finding Ways to Make It Complicated
Three consecutive runners-up finishes have defined Mikel Arteta’s recent tenure at Arsenal, a painful trilogy that the club’s fanbase would sooner delete like unwanted tabs on a browser. The 2025-26 season, however, looks and feels fundamentally different from those near-misses, and the numbers support that view. With nine league games remaining, Arsenal sit five points […] The post Arsenal Are Five Points From History, But Still Finding Ways to Make It Complicated appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Nigerian Footballer Hospitalised After Knife Attack In Lithuania
A Nigerian player Chinonso Jeremiah Obi, who plays professional football in Lithuania has been hospitalized for injury sustained following a knife attack on Tuesday. Obi, according to reports, suffered a knife attack while his team FK Dianava was about to travel for a league encounter. The 20-year-old was stabbed near an apartment building on Naujoji [...] The post Nigerian Footballer Hospitalised After Knife Attack In Lithuania appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Senegal Stripped Of AFCON 2025 Title As CAF Declares Morocco Champions
Senegal have been stripped of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title and the trophy has been awarded to Morocco, it has been announced by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), NBC Sports reports. A quite remarkable ruling has handed Morocco the title after the final on January, 18 2026 turned into chaos in Rabat, [...] The post Senegal Stripped Of AFCON 2025 Title As CAF Declares Morocco Champions appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Arsenal Storm Into UCL Quarter-Finals As Chelsea, Man City Crash Out
Arsenal cruised into the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League following a 2-0 victory over Bayer Leverkusen. The North London club won the Round of 16 tie 3-1 on aggregate. Eberechi Eze opened scoring for Arsenal with a sublime finish nine minutes before the break. Arsenal doubled their lead through Declan Rice in the 63rd [...] The post Arsenal Storm Into UCL Quarter-Finals As Chelsea, Man City Crash Out appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Slot Provides Update On Isak’s Injury
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has confirmed that striker Alexander Isak will not be available for selection against Brighton. The Sweden international, 26, fractured his fibia back in December and was subsequently forced to undergo surgery. Isak, who joined Liverpool in a British record transfer back in the summer, was seen training individually on the eve [...] The post Slot Provides Update On Isak’s Injury appeared first on Complete Sports.
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