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KING PETER!. . . Coventry City’s return brings back memories of a beautiful past
Robson Sharuko Metros Editor COVENTRY City are back in the English Premiership after an absence stretching for a quarter-of-a-century and their return, inevitably, brings back memories of a past when… The post KING PETER!. . . Coventry City’s return brings back memories of a beautiful past appeared first on herald.
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EDITORIAL: ROGUE STALLION CRUISE DRIVER IS NOT THE ONLY CULPRIT ON OUR ROADS
THE arrest of a Stallion Cruise driver for using his phone while behind the wheel should not be treated as just another passing headline. It is a serious reminder of… The post EDITORIAL: ROGUE STALLION CRUISE DRIVER IS NOT THE ONLY CULPRIT ON OUR ROADS appeared first on herald.
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IN-FORM PARIS FC EDGING TO SAFETY AS WOLVES SET FOR RELEGATION
MARSHALL Munetsi’s Paris FC have now gone EIGHT games without defeat after their impressive 3-1 away win over Metz in their latest France Ligue 1 game at the weekend. The… The post IN-FORM PARIS FC EDGING TO SAFETY AS WOLVES SET FOR RELEGATION appeared first on herald.
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Indonesia eyes deeper economic ties with Zim as investment push gains momentum
Prosper Ndlovu, prosper.ndlovu@chronicle.co.zw INDONESIAN Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Mr Arief Hidayat, has signalled his country’s readiness to strengthen bilateral co-operation with Zimbabwe, targeting expanded investment and trade opportunities across key sectors… The post Indonesia eyes deeper economic ties with Zim as investment push gains momentum appeared first on herald.
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Human skull found at Gwanda Road explosion site Fears that death toll could be higher
Sikhumbuzo Moyo, smoyo@chronicle.co.zw THE Government has engaged the National University of Science and Technology (Nust) to conduct DNA tests that are now central to identifying victims of last week’s horrific… The post Human skull found at Gwanda Road explosion site Fears that death toll could be higher appeared first on herald.
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Bosso players strike puts damper on derby preps
Sports Writers THE build up to what promises to be a fiercely contested city derby between Chicken Inn and Highlanders at Barbourfields tomorrow got off to a false start when… The post Bosso players strike puts damper on derby preps appeared first on herald.
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‘Economic stability holds firm as global shocks test resilience’
Tapiwanashe Mangwiro, tapiwanashe.mangwiro@zimpapers.co.zw ZIMBABWE’S economy remained on a firm growth path in the first quarter of 2026, demonstrating resilience amid global geopolitical tensions, with authorities ready to cushion key sectors… The post ‘Economic stability holds firm as global shocks test resilience’ appeared first on herald.
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Slicey T promotes Zim talent overseas
Trust Khosa Zimpapers Arts and Entertainment Hub Canada-based urban grooves star Tinos “Slicey T” Viriri may have shifted more into music promotion, but he still holds deep passion for local… The post Slicey T promotes Zim talent overseas appeared first on herald.
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DEMBARE A CHANGED SIDE — MAPEZA
Eddie Chikamhi Zimpapers Sports Hub SCOTTLAND coach Norman Mapeza is under no illusions that Dynamos are a vastly changed side since their meeting last month in the season-opening Castle Challenge… The post DEMBARE A CHANGED SIDE — MAPEZA appeared first on herald.
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EDITORIAL COMMENT : Kombi explosion needs full probe, new safety rules
THE death of 12 people aboard a Toyota Quantum kombi with a Best Care Funeral Services of South Africa sticker last Thursday needs both a full investigation and must be… The post EDITORIAL COMMENT : Kombi explosion needs full probe, new safety rules appeared first on herald.
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RAISED BY A SINGLE MUM, MISS TOURISM ZIM LEANT THE VALUE OF HARD WORK
Zimpapers Entertainment Hub MISS Tourism Zimbabwe, Zanele Moyo, says she was raised by a single mother who always taught her the values of hard work. Zimpapers Arts and Entertainment Hub… The post RAISED BY A SINGLE MUM, MISS TOURISM ZIM LEANT THE VALUE OF HARD WORK appeared first on herald.
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Man United Monitoring Real Madrid Midfield Star
Manchester United are monitoring Real Madrid midfielder and France international Aurélien Tchouaméni, according to The Telegraph (via Get Football News France). The Red Devils are planning a midfield revamp to prepare for Casemiro’s exit. The Brazil international has already announced he will leave Old Trafford this summer upon the expiry of the four-year contract he [...] The post Man United Monitoring Real Madrid Midfield Star appeared first on Complete Sports.
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86-Year-Old Makes History as First in France to Apologise for Family’s Role in Transatlantic Slave Trade
In a country still wrestling with how to confront its colonial past, an 86-year-old Frenchman has done something no one in France has publicly done before, formally apologise for his family’s involvement in the transatlantic slave trade. Pierre Guillon de Prince stood before a gathering in Nantes and acknowledged a painful legacy tied to one […]
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OFFICIAL: Arokodare’s Wolves Relegated From Premier League
Wolves have been relegated from the Premier League after a disastrous 2025/26 season, Express and Star reports. Following the 3-0 defeat to Leeds at the weekend, Wolves were given a stay of execution when Spurs conceded a late equaliser at home to Brighton. But West Ham’s point at Crystal Palace on Monday evening has put [...] The post OFFICIAL: Arokodare’s Wolves Relegated From Premier League appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Arsenal, Not Man City Still Favourite To Win Premier League Title –Rooney
Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has tipped Arsenal to win the 2025/26 Premier League title despite losing 2-1 to Manchester City on Sunday. Rooney, in a chat with BBC Sport, stated that Arsenal’s defensive strength, efficiency, and mentality make them favorites, predicting a late-season twist where City will drop points. “This title race is not [...] The post Arsenal, Not Man City Still Favourite To Win Premier League Title –Rooney appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Find Out Why World Athletics Rejected Favour Ofili Switch to Turkey Switch
Nigeria’s long-running struggles with athlete management have once again been thrust into the global spotlight after World Athletics rejected an application to switch the nationality of Nigerian sprint star, Favour Ofili to Turkey. In a ruling delivered by its Nationality Review Panel, the global body declined the request, warning that approving such a move would [...] The post Find Out Why World Athletics Rejected Favour Ofili Switch to Turkey Switch appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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Stones To Leave Man City In Summer As Free Agent
John Stones is expected to leave Manchester City as a free agent when his contract expires in June 2026. This is according to The Athletic and European transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, who announced it on his X handle. Persistent fitness issues have led City to decline a contract renewal, making Stones a high-profile free agent. [...] The post Stones To Leave Man City In Summer As Free Agent appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Bournemouth Appoint Rose To Replace Iraola
Bournemouth have announced the appointment of Marco Rose as their new head coach. Rose will take over from Andoni Iraola in the summer. The German will sign a three-year contract with the Premier League club. Iraola recently confirmed that he would be departing his role as Bournemouth head coach when his contract expires at the [...] The post Bournemouth Appoint Rose To Replace Iraola appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Rybakina Plays Down Chances Of Becoming New World Number One
Kazakhstani tennis player, Elena Rybakina has played down the immediate focus on becoming the new world number one. Recall that Rybakina is battling with Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek for the top spot, having faced Sabalenka multiple times already in the 2026 season. Speaking in a press conference, she noted that to be number one, [...] The post Rybakina Plays Down Chances Of Becoming New World Number One appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Haaland’s Winner vs Arsenal Should’ve Been Ruled Out — Ex-Premier League Referee
Former Premier League referee Keith Hackett believes Manchester City were lucky to pick up all three points against Arsenal in their title showdown at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday – because the winning goal should not have stood. There were a number of big talking points during the match, with the decision by referee Anthony [...] The post Haaland’s Winner vs Arsenal Should’ve Been Ruled Out — Ex-Premier League Referee appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Will Arsenal Bottle the Premier League AGAIN?!!
It felt like the defining moment of the season. When Erling Haaland smashed home the winner against Arsenal at the Etihad, the eruption of noise told its own story that the Premier League title race had dramatically swung toward Manchester City. A pulsating 2-1 victory over leaders Arsenal has cut the gap from nine points [...] The post Will Arsenal Bottle the Premier League AGAIN?!! appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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Iheanacho: What Super Eagles star said after first Celtic brace vs St Mirren – ‘Blew them away’
Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho could not hide his joy after scoring twice to help Celtic beat St Mirren F.C. 6-2 in the Scottish Cup semi-final on Sunday, Soccernet.ng reports. The former Sevilla forward came on late in the game, with the score at 2-2 after St Mirren had fought back strongly in normal time. […]
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Mamelodi Sundowns, AS FAR Set for Champions League Final
Mamelodi Sundowns have secured their place in the CAF Champions League final after a hard fought 1–0 victory over Espérance de Tunis in the second leg of their semi-final clash. The win sealed a 2–0 aggregate triumph for the South African giants. Sundown’s decisive moment came through Bryan Leon, whose lone goal of the match [...] The post Mamelodi Sundowns, AS FAR Set for Champions League Final appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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Akanji: I’m Eager To Extend My Stay With Inter Milan
Inter Milan defender Manuel Akanji has expressed his desire to stay at the club, citing his comfort and a successful adaptation to Serie A. While he is currently focused on finishing the season strong, he anticipates sitting down to formalize his future with the club. The Swiss international, in a chat with the club’s website, [...] The post Akanji: I’m Eager To Extend My Stay With Inter Milan appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Arthur Okonkwo: Super Eagles prospect’s future in the spotlight despite Wrexham heroics
Super Eagles prospective goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo's future currently hangs in the balance at Wrexham, Soccernet.ng reports. ​The 24-year-old shot-stopper joined the Red Dragons from Arsenal in 2024 and helped them gain promotion to the English Championship in his first season. ​Now in the Championship, the Arsenal-trained goalkeeper has proven that he can hold his own. […]
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Ex-Real Madrid midfielder backs Iheanacho for Nigeria recall after Celtic heroics
Former Super Eagles midfielder Mutiu Adepoju has left the door open for a possible return to the national team setup for Kelechi Iheanacho, Soccernet.ng reports. Despite battling with injury worries this season, Iheanacho has still managed to score six times from 18 appearances across all competitions for Celtic as he continues his resurgence. The 29-year-old enjoyed another standout moment for the Scottish champions on Sunday, when he netted […]
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Top 8: Fringe Super Eagles stars set to make Eric Chelle’s squad for Unity Cup
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle will lead Nigeria into their Unity Cup title defence in late May 2026, Soccernet.ng reports. The former Mali national team coach has signaled a willingness to integrate fresh faces into the squad of the three-time African champions. The Unity Cup is an invitational tournament held at The Valley in […]
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Madueke, Odegaard Failed To Turn Up Vs Man City –Ex-Watford Striker
Former Watford striker Troy Deeney has criticized the Arsenal trio of Noni Madueke, Martin Zubimendi, and Martin Odegaard for failing to turn up against Manchester City in Sunday’s Premier League game. Recall that Manchester City defeated Arsenal 2-1 at the Etihad Stadium to close the gap at the top of the table to three points. [...] The post Madueke, Odegaard Failed To Turn Up Vs Man City –Ex-Watford Striker appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Atlético Madrid Confirm Injury Setback For Lookman
Atlético Madrid have confirmed Ademola Lookman will be sidelined with an injury, Completesports.com reports. Lookman sustained the injury during Atlético’s Copa del Rey final defeat to Real Sociedad on Sunday night. The 28-year-old scored Colchoneros’ opening goal of the game, but was replaced two minutes after the hour mark by Nicolás González. The nature of [...] The post Atlético Madrid Confirm Injury Setback For Lookman appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Stanley Nwabali: Two African moneybags eyeing Super Eagles goalie
Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali could get a club soon, as one East African club and another South African side are interested in him, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Nwabali has been without a club since he parted ways with South African side Chippa United. He had joined the club from Katsina United in 2022 and grew to […]
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Amoo: Lookman Has Been Exceptional At Atletico Madrid
Former Shooting Stars coach Fatai Amoo has described Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman as an exceptional player at Atletico Madrid. He made his feelings known on the backdrop of his impressive performance for the club since his arrival in the January transfer window. The Nigerian international proved decisive in Europe, with his strike helping Atletico [...] The post Amoo: Lookman Has Been Exceptional At Atletico Madrid appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Tolu Arokodare’s Future at Wolves in Doubt After Dressing Room Incident
Wolverhampton Wanderers forward, Tolu Arokodare is facing an uncertain future at the club following a dressing room altercation after the team’s heavy 4–0 defeat to West Ham United. According to English journalist Nathan Judah, the incident involved a confrontation between Arokodare and teammate Mateus Mane. What reportedly began as a verbal disagreement escalated into a [...] The post Tolu Arokodare’s Future at Wolves in Doubt After Dressing Room Incident appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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Watch: Super Eagles invitee wrestles with Verona fan
Gift Orban was involved in an ugly incident with a supporter after Hellas Verona’s disappointing defeat to AC Milan in the Serie A on Sunday, Soccernet.ng reports. The 2024 Super Eagles invitee made his 28th league appearance of the season since joining the Mastiffs from Hoffenheim on a season-long loan deal last summer and played the full 90 minutes in the encounter. There […]
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South Africa at the World Cup: Can Bafana Bafana survive the group of death?
The World Cup is now just two months away, and with the final qualifiers now complete, the entire slate for the World Cup is now set. For the first time ever, 48 teams will head to Canada, the United States, and Mexico to compete for the World Cup trophy, including a record 10 teams from [...] The post South Africa at the World Cup: Can Bafana Bafana survive the group of death? appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 87: Manchester City vs Arsenal Review
Manchester City yesterday blew the Premier League title race wide open with a thrilling 2-1 win over Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium and moved to within three points of the leaders thanks to Erling Haaland’s second-half winner. During a frantic first half, Kai Havertz charged down Gianluigi Donnarumma’s kick to equalize for Arsenal just 107 [...] The post SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 87: Manchester City vs Arsenal Review appeared first on Complete Sports.
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NPFL: Enyimba Won’t Be Derailed By Defeat At Rangers In Survival Push — Deutsch
Enyimba Head Coach, Emmanuel Deutsch, has made it clear that the People’s Elephant’s 2–1 defeat to Coal City side, Rangers, in Sunday’s 2025/2026 NPFL Matchday 35 Oriental Derby at Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium Enugu will not derail his team’s push for safety in the domestic top flight, Completesports.com reports. Former Rangers winger, Wonah Williams, fired the [...] The post NPFL: Enyimba Won’t Be Derailed By Defeat At Rangers In Survival Push — Deutsch appeared first on Complete Sports.
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