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December showdown concerts, festivals compete for crowds
Langalihle Mhiti Zimpapers Entertainment Hub DECEMBER has become the most competitive month on Zimbabwe’s entertainment calendar, with concerts and festivals clashing as promoters battle for festive crowds. From Christmas Eve… The post December showdown concerts, festivals compete for crowds appeared first on herald.
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Unity Day cements Zimbabwe’s hard-won national cohesion
Peter Matika, Senior Zimpapers Writer ZIMBABWEANS from across the socio-political and cultural divide have renewed calls to safeguard the values of peace, tolerance and national cohesion inspired by the signing… The post Unity Day cements Zimbabwe’s hard-won national cohesion appeared first on herald.
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‘Women’s League promotes inclusivity’
THE Zanu PF Women’s League serves as the backbone of the party. This year, the league was allocated a US$3 million revolving fund to support various empowerment projects. Zimpapers Politics… The post ‘Women’s League promotes inclusivity’ appeared first on herald.
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Garden of House returns for festive Bulawayo showcase
Langelihle Dube, Zimpapers Arts and Entertainment Hub After a string of well-attended editions in Bulawayo and Harare, Garden of House is set to return to Bulawayo on Wednesday, once again… The post Garden of House returns for festive Bulawayo showcase appeared first on herald.
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Mobile internet, data traffic record 11pc quarterly jump
Michael Tome Business Reporter THE mobile telecommunications sector recorded modest growth in subscriptions and strong gains in data and voice usage during the third quarter, translating into higher revenues for… The post Mobile internet, data traffic record 11pc quarterly jump appeared first on herald.
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Rural bus operators hike fares
Raymond Jaravaza, Zimpapers Reporter TRAVELLERS heading to various destinations in the Matabeleland region and beyond are being forced to dig deep into their pockets after long-distance bus operators hiked fares… The post Rural bus operators hike fares appeared first on herald.
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Manhize steel plant to power Bulawayo’s industrial comeback
Gibson Mhaka, Senior Zimpapers Writer BULAWAYO companies should fully integrate their operations with the massive US$1,5 billion Manhize Iron and Steel Plant in the Midlands, to boost industrial manufacturing gains… The post Manhize steel plant to power Bulawayo’s industrial comeback appeared first on herald.
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Zim records massive inflation drop in 2025
Tapiwanashe Mangwiro, Zimpapers Business Hub Zimbabwe’s inflation trajectory in 2025 marked a decisive shift from the volatility of recent years, reflecting the cumulative gains of fiscal restraint, tight monetary policy… The post Zim records massive inflation drop in 2025 appeared first on herald.
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Hockey fraternity mourns Joan Stephens
Lovemore Dube, Zimpapers Sports Hub ZIMBABWE hockey has lost one of its true heroines, Joan Stephens, who died in Bulawayo on Friday, at the age of 90. It was a… The post Hockey fraternity mourns Joan Stephens appeared first on herald.
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Nkayi’s football festival ends on high note
Fungai Muderere in Nkayi, Zimpapers Sports Hub  AFTER three days of football that lit up Nkayi from Friday to Sunday, local football greats have hailed the second edition of the… The post Nkayi’s football festival ends on high note appeared first on herald.
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New Zealand star sits out Lady Chevrons Test
Brandon Moyo, Zimpapers Sports Hub EXPERIENCED White Ferns star Suzie Bates will miss Zimbabwe’s landmark tour of New Zealand after being sidelined by a quadricep injury that rules her out… The post New Zealand star sits out Lady Chevrons Test appeared first on herald.
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UN: Over 1,000 civilians killed in paramilitary’s April attack on Sudan displacement camp – China Daily
Of those killed, 319 were summarily executed, either in the camp or while trying to flee.
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2025 AFCON: Fes Stadium Ready To Host Super Eagles Group Phase Matches
The 45,000 capacity Fes stadium in Morocco is ready to host the Super Eagles Group C matches of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. A quick check on the facility by Completesports.com on Monday, 22 December, ahead of the Super Eagles’ group stage opener with Tanzania shows that all is now set for fixtures to [...] The post 2025 AFCON: Fes Stadium Ready To Host Super Eagles Group Phase Matches appeared first on Complete Sports.
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AFCON 2025: South Africa Begin Campaign With 2-1 Win Over Angola
South Africa opened their campaign at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with a 2-1 victory over regional rivals Angola in a thrilling Group B encounter at the Grand Stade de Marrakech on Monday. Bafana Bafana dominated play early on, and took the lead in the 17th minute through Oswin Appollis. The winger reacted quickest [...] The post AFCON 2025: South Africa Begin Campaign With 2-1 Win Over Angola appeared first on Complete Sports.
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CAF Launches African Nations League
The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has announced the formation of the African Nations League, reports Completesports.com reports. CAF will partner with the Federation of International Football Association, FIFA, on the African Nations League. The introduction of the new competition will ensure that African teams that have qualified for the FIFA World Cup during the [...] The post CAF Launches African Nations League appeared first on Complete Sports.
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AFCON 2025: CHAN Momentum Can Lift Tanzania — Salum
Tanzania midfielder Feisal Salum believes the team can build on their impressive African Nations Championship, CHAN, performance at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, reports Completesports.com. The Taifa Stars reached the quarter-finals of the CHAN in August, losing to eventual champions Morocco. The East Africans are drawn in a tough group with Nigeria, Tunisia and [...] The post AFCON 2025: CHAN Momentum Can Lift Tanzania — Salum appeared first on Complete Sports.
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TECNO Brings AFCON Festive Fever To Christmas With Rewards That Celebrate Every Wow Moment
The festive season is here, and this year comes with an added layer of excitement as Africa comes together for its premier football tournament. TECNO is joining the celebration by turning Christmas into a season that blends football passion, national pride, and rewarding experiences. As anticipation builds across the continent for the Africa Cup of [...] The post TECNO Brings AFCON Festive Fever To Christmas With Rewards That Celebrate Every Wow Moment appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Super Eagles Vs Taifa Stars: AFCON 2025 Group C Clash Rekindles Historic Good Omen For Nigeria
Nigeria’s Super Eagles will launch their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign with a Group C opener against Tanzania at the Complexe Sportif de Fes, Morocco, in a fixture rich with history, symbolism and promise, Completesports.com reports. As the three-time African champions step onto the Fez Stadium turf, memories of past encounters with the [...] The post Super Eagles Vs Taifa Stars: AFCON 2025 Group C Clash Rekindles Historic Good Omen For Nigeria appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Don’t Write Off Liverpool From Premier League Title Race –Rooney
Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney believes Liverpool are still within the Premier League title race. Speaking on his BBC podcast, Rooney was asked about who he thinks will win the title and admitted that nobody should rule out the Reds. Read Also:AFCON 2025: Tanzania Will Make Life Difficult For Super Eagles –Onazi “It looks like [...] The post Don’t Write Off Liverpool From Premier League Title Race –Rooney appeared first on Complete Sports.
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AFCON 2025: Zambia Snatch Late Draw Vs Mali
Mali and Zambia battled to a 1-1 draw in their Group A encounter at the Stade Mohammed V, Casablanca on Monday afternoon. Mali dominated play in the first half, with Zambia failing to produce a shot on target. Zambia goalkeeper Willard Mwanza produced a fine save to deny El Bilal Touré from the spot after [...] The post AFCON 2025: Zambia Snatch Late Draw Vs Mali appeared first on Complete Sports.
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AFCON 2025: Tanzania Will Make Life Difficult For Super Eagles –Onazi
Former Nigerian international Ogenyi Onazi has warned the Super Eagles that Tanzania will make life difficult for the team in Tuesday’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The three-time African champions are favourites to dominate Group C, which also includes Tunisia and Uganda. Speaking with Footy Africa, the former Lazio star advised that the [...] The post AFCON 2025: Tanzania Will Make Life Difficult For Super Eagles –Onazi appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Nigeria’s Daniel Daga Faces Indefinite Suspension Amid Sexual Assault Charge
Former Flying Eagles midfielder, Daniel Daga has been suspended indefinitely by Molde FK, after being formally charged in connection with an alleged sexual assault, as legal proceedings move toward a 2026 court hearing. Norwegian Eliteserien side, Molde FK suspends Daniel from all football-related activities following his indictment by Norwegian authorities over an alleged sexual offence. In [...] The post Nigeria’s Daniel Daga Faces Indefinite Suspension Amid Sexual Assault Charge appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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AFCON 2025: Davido Stakes N36m On Super Eagles Opener Vs Tanzania
Afrobeats star Davido has staked a bet on the Super Eagles ahead of their opening game against Tanzania in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco on Tuesday. The singer shared a screenshot of his betting slip on his X page on Sunday, revealing that he staked $25,000, estimated at over N36 million, on [...] The post AFCON 2025: Davido Stakes N36m On Super Eagles Opener Vs Tanzania appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Tomori: I’m Working Hard To Be Part Of England Squad For 2026 World Cup
AC Milan defender Fikayo Tomori has disclosed that he’s working hard to get a place in England squad for the 2026 World Cup. In a chat with BBC Sport, Tomori emphasizes the importance of listening and learning from the seasoned players around him, recognizing that every piece of advice could play a role in his [...] The post Tomori: I’m Working Hard To Be Part Of England Squad For 2026 World Cup appeared first on Complete Sports.
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AFCON 2025: No Pressure, Spirit In Camp Very High –Ndidi
Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi has assured Nigerians that he and his teammates are not under any pressure at this year’s AFCON in Morocco. Speaking in Monday’s pre-match presser, ahead of the Super Eagles’ Group C opener with Tanzania, Ndidi stated that everyone in the team is ready. “The spirit in camp is very high [...] The post AFCON 2025: No Pressure, Spirit In Camp Very High –Ndidi appeared first on Complete Sports.
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We’ve Put W/Cup Disappointment Behind Us, Our Focus Now Is AFCON 2025 –Chelle
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has said he and his players have put behind them the disappointment of failing to qualify for next year’s FIFA World Cup and have shifted their focus to the 2025 AFCON. The Super Eagles will begin their AFCON campaign in Group C against Tanzania in Fes on Tuesday. The [...] The post We’ve Put W/Cup Disappointment Behind Us, Our Focus Now Is AFCON 2025 –Chelle appeared first on Complete Sports.
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FIFA Ranking: Super Eagles End 2025 In 38th Position
Nigeria’s Super Eagles maintained 38th position in the final men’s ranking for 2025 released by FIFA on Monday, Completesports.com. Nigeria will also end the year as the fifth best team in Africa. The  Atlas Lions of Morocco, Terangha Lions of Senegal, Desert Foxes of Algeria, and Pharaohs of Egypt are the teams ranked higher than [...] The post FIFA Ranking: Super Eagles End 2025 In 38th Position appeared first on Complete Sports.
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SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 42: Ahmed Musa On His Growing Up, His Philanthropic Nature And The Disappointment Of Nigeria Missing The 2022 FIFA World Cup In Qatar
Born on October 14, 1992, Ahmed Musa’s football career stands as a testament to perseverance, talent, and hard work. From his early days in Jos, Nigeria to his rise as an international football icon, Musa’s journey to Europe, particularly his time with VVV-Venlo, marks a significant chapter in his life and Nigerian football history. On [...] The post SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 42: Ahmed Musa On His Growing Up, His Philanthropic Nature And The Disappointment Of Nigeria Missing The 2022 FIFA World Cup In Qatar appeared first on Complete Sports.
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AFCON 2025: We Are More Than Ready To Face Nigeria –Tanzania Head Coach, Gomandi
Taifas Stars of Tanzania head coach Manuel Gomandi has said his players are more than ready to take on Nigeria’s Super Eagles in their AFCON 2025 Group C opener on Tuesday. Tanzania will take on the Super Eagles for the first at the AFCON since 1980 in Nigeria. The Taifas Stars lost 3-1 in the [...] The post AFCON 2025: We Are More Than Ready To Face Nigeria –Tanzania Head Coach, Gomandi appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Echegini Scores as PSG, Benfica Bow Out of The Champions League
Super Falcons forwards, Jennifer Echegini and Rinsola Babajide made decisive contributions on Wednesday night as the 2025/2026 UEFA Women’s Champions League league phase concluded across Europe. Jennifer scored her first UEFA Women’s Champions League goal of the 2025/2026 season, finding the net in Paris Saint-Germain’s 1–1 draw away to Benfica in Portugal. Echegini struck early, opening [...] The post Echegini Scores as PSG, Benfica Bow Out of The Champions League appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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AFCON 2025 Diary, Day 4: Mr. Chef Partnership, Super Eagles’ Spirit And Morocco’s Opening Night Win
Day 4 (Sunday, 21 December, 2025) NFF Breaks New Ground With Mr. Chef Sponsorship THE Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) broke new grounds on Saturday, 20 December, 2025 when it formally announced Mr. Chef as the Official Food Seasoning Partner of the national teams, including the Super Eagles. In a press statement, NFF Secretary General, Dr. [...] The post AFCON 2025 Diary, Day 4: Mr. Chef Partnership, Super Eagles’ Spirit And Morocco’s Opening Night Win appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Okoye Apologises For Costly Red Card Against Fiorentina
Maduka Okoye has apologised to Udinese following the club’s heavy defeat to Fiorentina, reports Completesports.com. The Zebras were thrashed 5-1 by the hosts in their Serie A clash on Sunday. Okoye was sent off in the eighth minute of the encounter. Referee Maurizio Mariani gave the Nigeria international a straight red card for a rash [...] The post Okoye Apologises For Costly Red Card Against Fiorentina appeared first on Complete Sports.
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AFCON 2025 Lights Up Rabat With Spectacular Opening Ceremony and Global Reach
AFCON 2025 burst into life on Sunday night with a colourful and high-energy opening ceremony at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, marking the official start of Africa’s flagship football tournament and underlining its growing global stature, Completesports.com reports. Before a capacity crowd and a worldwide television audience, Morocco welcomed Africa and the rest [...] The post AFCON 2025 Lights Up Rabat With Spectacular Opening Ceremony and Global Reach appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Goldberg Unveils the Golden Clan to Champion Nigerian Fan Culture This Football Season
As football fever builds across the continent, Goldberg has unveiled a new collective set to capture the pulse, passion and personality of Nigerian fans like never before. Introducing The Golden Clan, a carefully curated circle of cultural tastemakers assembled to amplify the heartbeat of Nigerian football through storytelling, humour, emotion and lived fan experiences. The [...] The post Goldberg Unveils the Golden Clan to Champion Nigerian Fan Culture This Football Season appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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EXCLUSIVE: To Play In Super Eagles Midfield This AFCON Will Be A Challenge –Akinsanmiro
Ebenezer Akinsanmiro has said getting a starting role in the Super Eagles midfield for this year’s Africa Cup of Nations will be a big challenge for him. Akinsanmiro is one of the new players who will make their debut appearance in Morocco when hostilities begin in Fes, the venue where the Super Eagles will play [...] The post EXCLUSIVE: To Play In Super Eagles Midfield This AFCON Will Be A Challenge –Akinsanmiro appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Lookman: Bringing AFCON 2025 Glory Back Home Remains Eagles Priority
Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman has disclosed that the team is ready to bring the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations back home. The Atalanta star made this known on the backdrop of Nigeria’s inability to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, where the team lost on penalty shootouts to DR Congo in the final playoffs [...] The post Lookman: Bringing AFCON 2025 Glory Back Home Remains Eagles Priority appeared first on Complete Sports.
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