Sikhulekelani Moyo, sikhu.moyo@chronicle.co.zw A total of 496 668 tourist arrivals were recorded countrywide during the third quarter of 2025, up from 450 922 in the same period in 2024, reflecting… The post Zimbabwe records nearly half a million in tourist arrivals appeared first on herald.

The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has named Cameroon’s Abdou Abdel Mefir as centre referee for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Round of 16 encounter between Nigeria and Mozambique. Mefir will be assisted by his compatriots Elvis Noupoue and Carine Atezambong. The Super Eagles and Mambas will clash at the Complexe Sportif de Fès [...] The post AFCON 2025: CAF Appoints Cameroonian Officials For Super Eagles Vs Mozambique appeared first on Complete Sports.

Peter Matika, Zimpapers Writer A 45 year-old-man from the Silobela appeared before the Gweru Regional Magistrates’ Court charged with raping a 17 year old girl on November 18 this year.… The post Silobela man faces serious charges in Gweru court for rape of 17-year-old girl appeared first on herald.

Craig, one of Africa’s most famous super tuskers, has died at 54 in Amboseli National Park. Kenya Wildlife Service hailed him as a gentle giant and a symbol of elephant conservation.

Kimberley Chitambara, chitambarafk@gmail.com A 25-year-old Ingwebu Breweries employee was fined US$50 after threatening to kill the Human Resources manager and assaulting him by pushing him twice, including once against a… The post Worker fined US$50 for assault and death threats appeared first on herald.

Heavy snowfall has brought significant disruption across northern and central Scotland, with rail cancellations, road closures, and hazardous driving conditions reported across multiple regions. Amber snow warnings remain in place until midday on Saturday for the north east, Highland, Perth and Kinross, Angus, and Shetland. Forecasters warned that up to 20cm of snow could settle […] The post Scotland Hit With 20cm of Snow, Blizzard Conditions Cause Disruption appeared first on Gooner Daily.

The United States has carried out a “large scale military strike against” Venezuela and captured its leader, President Nicolas Maduro, US President Donald Trump announced on social media. Earlier President… The post US strikes Venezuela, Caracas says attack meant to seize its oil and minerals appeared first on herald.

Nigeria’s Super Eagles will train behind closed door on Saturday as they prepare for their AFCON 2025 round of 16 clash with Mozambique. The Super Eagles media officer Promise Efoghe, revealed this on Saturday. This would be the third straight day that the team would train behind closed doors. Efoghe had earlier stated that the [...] The post AFCON 2025: Super Eagles To Train Behind Closed Door Again Ahead Mozambique Clash appeared first on Complete Sports.

Online Reporter A Bulawayo Zanu-PF youth leader, Cde Ganizani Phiri, has won an award in recognition of his commitment to youth empowerment and community diplomacy. Cde Phiri received the Best… The post Bulawayo youth leader celebrated at Zanu-PF Provincial Awards appeared first on herald.

Tadious Manyepo recently MARRAKECH, Morocco MARVELOUS Nakamba has barely slept for a week. The Zimbabwe captain is haunted by the moment that changed everything — a split-second decision, a desperate… The post ‘I am sliding into depression’, Nakamba’s raw confession post-Afcon appeared first on herald.

Day 16 (Friday, 2 January, 2026) I PROMISED yesterday to publish in today’s diary, a second part of my “Sights and Sounds of Fez” with a focus on the ‘New Fez’. But first, let’s quickly dispense with some news from the football scene and the Super Eagles camp, courtesy of Mr.ChefNigeria, Official Sponsors of Nigeria’s [...] The post AFCON 2025 Diary Day 16: Sights & Sounds Of New Fez; Lookman, Chelle’s CAF Honours; Super Eagles Injury Worries appeared first on Complete Sports.

Former Nigerian international Peter Ijeh believes the Super Eagles have the quality and experience to beat Mozambique in the round of 16 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The Super Eagles, with a flawless group stage performance in which they scored the highest number of goals (8 goals), will be favourites against the Mambas [...] The post AFCON 2025: Eagles Have Enough Quality, Experience To Overcome Mozambique –Ijeh appeared first on Complete Sports.

Rescue teams continue intensive operations at the collapsed 14-storey South C building in Nairobi, with officials saying two people may still be alive. Multi-agency investigations and safety assessments are ongoing.

President Donald Trump said American forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife following a large-scale military operation, as Venezuela declared a nationwide state of emergency.

PRESIDENT Trump says US forces have captured Venezuelan leader Nicholas Maduro and his wife and flown them out of the country.

Venezuela has declared a nationwide state of emergency after alleging U.S. air and missile strikes on Caracas and surrounding states, claims Washington has not confirmed.

A 52-year-old man from Ugunja Subcounty is set to receive government compensation after a harrowing encounter with a python that left his domestic dog dead. Charles Osore, a resident of Luoka village in Madungu sub-location, made headlines earlier this week after he killed the massive snake within his homestead and courageously carried the carcass to a local police station to report the incident. On Saturday, officials from the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) visited Osore’s home to formally initiate the compensation process and assess the impact of the human-wildlife conflict. The team was led by Grace Kariuki, the Senior Warden for The post Ugunja Farmer to be Compensated After Killing Python in Domestic Attack appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Ola Aina has been included in Nottingham Forest’s squad for the Premier League clash with Aston Villa, reports Completsports.com. Aina sustained a hamstring injury in Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against the Bafana Bafana of South Africa last September. The injury forced the defender to miss the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in [...] The post Aston Villa Vs Nottingham Forest: Aina Returns For Tricky Trees appeared first on Complete Sports.

The 2025 edition of the Waziri 1xCup reached its unforgettable conclusion on December 27, delivering a powerful celebration of football, unity, and community spirit in Kenya. The annual charitable tournament, founded by entrepreneur and community leader Salim Waziri and supported by 1xBet, once again proved why it stands as one of the country’s most impactful grassroots sports initiatives. Bringing together local teams, passionate fans, and community leaders, the final matchday showcased not only sporting excellence, but also the deeper mission of the Waziri 1xCup – creating opportunity, inclusion, and lasting social impact through sport. Men’s Final: Compel FC Crowned Champions The post Waziri 1xCup Final 2025: Football, Community, and Champions in Kenya appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Six people were killed and seven injured after a multi-vehicle crash involving a bus, matatu and lorry along the Nairobi–Mombasa Highway near Konza City.

A police officer has been arrested following a fatal stabbing at Salama Police Station in Nyahururu that left one officer dead and another injured.

Narok Senator Ledama Ole Kina calls for scrapping the colonial-era Coffee Act, saying it fuels cartels and denies farmers fair prices as the government rolls out reforms.

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle says his selection as Coach of the Group Phase of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations is big motivation to him and his players. Chelle earned the recognition after guiding the Super Eagles to three straight wins in the group stage. Only the Desert Foxes of Algeria also have [...] The post AFCON 2025: Chelle Reacts To Recognition As Group Stage Best Coach appeared first on Complete Sports.

Former CS Moses Kuria warns that politicians using goons to mobilise voters risk landing some leaders in ICC, citing rising by-election violence ahead of Kenya’s 2027 polls.

Former Cameroonian international Joel Epalle has predicted that the Super Eagles alongside Morocco, Egypt, and Ivory Coast will advance to the quarter finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Recall that the three-time AFCON champions will face Mozambique in the round of 16 on Monday night, while Morocco, Egypt, and the Ivory Coast will [...] The post AFCON 2025: Super Eagles, Morocco, Egypt, Ivory Coast Will Advance To Quarter Finals –Epalle appeared first on Complete Sports.

For some reason, I have never been this excited about the prospects of a new Year. It can be likened to being freshly, spiritually born-again. Several things about life just appear to be clearer! On Day-One of 2026, I wake up to great expectations. The potentials ahead of me whet the appetite. The new year [...] The post 2026 – My ‘Resolutions’ And The Road To A Sports Revolution! — Odegbami appeared first on Complete Sports.

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Wallace Ruzvidzo Herald Reporter ZIMBABWE is moving towards a promised future where the general citizenry is empowered, worship is free, dignity is a birthright and economic freedom is a lived… The post A sacred exodus to prosperity appeared first on herald.

Mali coach Tom Saintfiet has disclosed that there is no favourite between his team and Tunisia ahead of Saturday’s round of 16 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Speaking in a press conference, Saintfiet stated that Mali will focus on the small details and play well against Tunisia. Read Also:AFCON 2025: Nigeria Has Potential [...] The post AFCON 2025: No Favourite –Saintfiet Speaks Ahead Mali Vs Tunisia appeared first on Complete Sports.

Gombe United have confirmed the appointment of Yusuf Salihu as their new technical Adviser. Salihu was previously in charge of another Nigeria National League, NNL, outfit, ABS FC. The gaffer led ABS through the first stanza of the 2025/26 NNL season. . Read Also:Ayo Charity Foundation Celebrates Young Champions At 5th Annual U-18 Male, Female [...] The post NNL: Gombe United Appoint Salihu New Technical Adviser appeared first on Complete Sports.

Atlas Lions of Morocco legend Mustapha El Haddaoui has tipped Nigeria’s Super Eagles as one of the team’s with the potential to go far at this year’s AFCON. The Super Eagles will take on Mozambique in the round of 16, after securing nine points to top Group C. Eric Chelle’s men beat Tanzania 2-1, recorded [...] The post AFCON 2025: Nigeria Has Potential To Go Far –Morocco Legend, El Haddaoui appeared first on Complete Sports.

Former Nigeria international Sunday Oliseh has warned the Super Eagles that the round of 16 will be a different ball game compared to the group stage. The Super Eagles won all their three Group C matches against Tanzania, Tunisia and Uganda. In the three matches in the preliminary stage, Eric Chelle’s side scored eight goals [...] The post AFCON 2025: Oliseh Warns Super Eagles Ahead Of Mozambique Clash appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle has revealed that he feels calmer, more composed and better prepared heading into the knockout rounds of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The national team head coach speaks from lessons learned during his previous AFCON outing with Mali, where he exited in the Round of 16. [...] The post AFCON2025: Eric Chelle Looks to Break RO16 Defeat Curse From Past Experience appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Cyriel Dessers’ campaign for Nigeria’s Super Eagles at this year’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco has ended due to a thigh injury. Super Eagles media officer Promise Efoghe disclosed this on Friday. The team’s spokesperson said Dessers has now returned to his Greek club Olympiacos. He said young right-back Ryan Alebiosu was at [...] The post AFCON 2025: Injured Dessers Returns To Club; Alebiosu, Nnadi Miss Eagles’ Training Over Injury, Sickness appeared first on Complete Sports.

Former Golden Eaglets coach Fatai Amoo has expressed optimism that the Super Eagles will overcome the Mambas of Mozambique in the round of 16 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The Super Eagles booked their place in the last 16 by finishing top of Group C with six points from three matches, thanks to [...] The post AFCON 2025: Mozambique Will Be Physical But Eagles Will Be Victorious –Amoo appeared first on Complete Sports.

Sudan captain Mohamed Abdelrahman has disclosed that facing Senegal in the round of 16 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations will be a difficult task. The Sudanese have reached this stage without one of their players scoring a goal. Defeats to Algeria and Burkina Faso and a 1-0 win over Equatorial Guinea courtesy of [...] The post AFCON 2025: Difficult Task –Abdelrahman Speaks Ahead Sudan Vs Senegal appeared first on Complete Sports.