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4 games, 4 stalemates Bosso need a Good Friday
Zimpapers Sports Hub HIGHLANDERS walk into Barbourfields this afternoon carrying more than just the weight of four draws. The visit of FC Platinum comes at a time when Bosso are… The post 4 games, 4 stalemates Bosso need a Good Friday appeared first on herald.
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Zimbabwe ready to host UN Tourism events, visiting delegation hails First Lady’s tourism patronage
Rutendo Nyeve, rutendo.nyeve@sundaynews.co.zw ZIMBABWE is fully prepared to host two major UN Tourism high-level events set for this month, with a visiting delegation from the organisation’s Madrid headquarters expressing satisfaction… The post Zimbabwe ready to host UN Tourism events, visiting delegation hails First Lady’s tourism patronage appeared first on herald.
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Gweru property dealer jailed over US$31K housing scam
Patrick Chitumba, pchitumba1@gmail.com A GWERU-BASED property dealer, Bhekhithemba Sibanda, his company SIBBS Properties (Pvt) Ltd, and co-accused Tinashe Nyakuseka have been found guilty of duping home seekers of over US$31 000… The post Gweru property dealer jailed over US$31K housing scam appeared first on herald.
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‘We heard screams’Neighbours describe night of horror in Lovendale killing
Raymond Jaravaza, ray.jaravaza@chronicle.co.zw NEIGHBOURS who were roused by a violent commotion outside a home in Bulawayo’s Lovendale suburb, where a husband allegedly struck his wife repeatedly with a plank, intervened… The post ‘We heard screams’Neighbours describe night of horror in Lovendale killing appeared first on herald.
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Ex-Chelsea Star Names The Only Trophy Arsenal Will Win This Season
Former Chelsea and Arsenal defender William Gallas has said the only trophy Arsenal will win this season is the Premier League. The Gunners were in the race for the quadruple this season but will now battle for three trophies, after losing to Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final. The defeat to City means Mikel [...] The post Ex-Chelsea Star Names The Only Trophy Arsenal Will Win This Season appeared first on Complete Sports.
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ZAA and IOM sign historic Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen diaspora engagement
Herald Reporter THE Zimbabwe Achievers Awards (ZAA) has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Organization for Migration (IOM), marking a significant step toward enhanced collaboration on… The post ZAA and IOM sign historic Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen diaspora engagement appeared first on herald.
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Gusau Inaugurates NFF Electoral, Appeals Committee For September Election
The Nigeria Football Federation on Thursday inaugurated its Electoral Committee and Electoral Appeals Committee, which are saddled with the conduct, and adjudication on complaints, petitions and appeals, of the elections into the NFF Executive Committee for the period 2026-2030. President of NFF, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, MON inaugurated the committees at the NFF Secretariat in [...] The post Gusau Inaugurates NFF Electoral, Appeals Committee For September Election appeared first on Complete Sports.
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BREAKING: Government suspends diesel taxes to cushion economy
Nqobile Bhebhe, nqobile.bhebh@chronicle.co.zw Government is with effect from Friday temporarily removing taxes on diesel amounting to US$0.54 per litre, in a move aimed at shielding consumers and key productive sectors… The post BREAKING: Government suspends diesel taxes to cushion economy appeared first on herald.
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Osimhen Steps Up Recovery From Injury
Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen is making steady progress in his recovery from an arm injury, reports Completesports.com. The Nigeria international sustained the injury in Galatasaray’s UEFA Champions League defeat to Liverpool last month. Osimhen underwent surgery two weeks ago,and has been working his way back to full fitness. Read Also:Werder Bremen Coach Pleased with Boniface’s [...] The post Osimhen Steps Up Recovery From Injury appeared first on Complete Sports.
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2026 World Cup: Son Heung-min Is The Heart Of ‌Our Team –South Korea Coach
South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo has disclosed that Son Heung-min remains the heart of the team ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Son, South Korea’s most-capped player ‌and second-highest goalscorer, missed a few chances in a 1-0 defeat ‌by Austria on Tuesday, with his performances under ‌the microscope in the build-up to this year’s World [...] The post 2026 World Cup: Son Heung-min Is The Heart Of ‌Our Team –South Korea Coach appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Brave teen saves sibling from ‘rapist’
Moreblessing Ncube A BRAVE sister is the talk of the town after she used an umbrella to chase away a monster who was trying to poke her sibling! The nine-year-old… The post Brave teen saves sibling from ‘rapist’ appeared first on herald.
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THE ‘WRONG TURN’ TERROR! 14-year-old dies a hero as sand poachers leave deadly traps, threaten residents
Mthokozisi Ncube RESIDENTS of Robert Sinyoka on the outskirts of Bulawayo are living a nightmare! A ruthless gang of sand poachers, known as the “Wrong Turn Gang,” is tearing up… The post THE ‘WRONG TURN’ TERROR! 14-year-old dies a hero as sand poachers leave deadly traps, threaten residents appeared first on herald.
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Sifuna to face ODM disciplinary panel on April 10
Sifuna has been instructed to respond to the allegations by Wednesday, April 8, and to appear before a disciplinary panel on April 10, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.
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Mother, five children perish in Masvingo crash
George Maponga Masvingo Bureau A mother and her five children died on the spot after their vehicle collided head-on with a haulage truck along the Masvingo-Harare highway, in a bloody… The post Mother, five children perish in Masvingo crash appeared first on herald.
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‘HONOUR YOUR FATHER’ . . . not for Billy Nzombe!
Dalyn Chigwizura The Bible says, “Honour your father and your mother so that your days may be long on earth” — but for one Bulawayo man, those words meant nothing!… The post ‘HONOUR YOUR FATHER’ . . . not for Billy Nzombe! appeared first on herald.
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NetOne-ZTA partnership ushers Zimbabwe tourism into digital future
Obey Musiwa Herald Reporter ZIMBABWE’S tourism sector is set for a digital transformation after NetOne partnered with the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) to modernise operations, expand connectivity, and integrate artificial… The post NetOne-ZTA partnership ushers Zimbabwe tourism into digital future appeared first on herald.
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Telling the true story: Why our liberation heritage must become educational hubs for the youth
Gibson Mhaka AS Zimbabwe marches toward its 46th Independence Anniversary, the nation finds itself at a profound crossroads of reflection and resolve. It is a moment that demands more than… The post Telling the true story: Why our liberation heritage must become educational hubs for the youth appeared first on herald.
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Poor Preparation Behind Super Eagles’ World Cup Qualification Failure – Dimeji Lawal
Former Nigeria international, Dimeji Lawal, has attributed Nigeria’s back-to-back failures to qualify for the FIFA World Cup to poor preparation rather than a lack of talent. Reacting to Nigeria’s 2–2 draw against Jordan national football team, Lawal stressed that the country boasts an abundance of skilled players but continues to fall short due to inadequate [...] The post Poor Preparation Behind Super Eagles’ World Cup Qualification Failure – Dimeji Lawal appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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Mastantuono Backs Chelsea Star To Join Real Madrid
Real Madrid midfielder Franco Mastantuono says he’ll be delighted to see Chelsea star Enzo Fernández join the Los Blancos. Recall that the Argentina international is interesting Real Madrid this season, particularly knowing he is unsettled. In a chat with reporters, Mastantuono stated that he can’t wait to see Enzo in Real Madrid colours. Read Also:Championship: [...] The post Mastantuono Backs Chelsea Star To Join Real Madrid appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Werder Bremen Coach Pleased with Boniface’s Return from Injury
Werder Bremen head coach Daniel Thioune is delighted to have Victor Boniface back in his squad, reports Completesports.com. Boniface suffered a knee injury last December, and underwent surgery earlier this year. The Nigeria international was initially ruled out for the rest of the season, but is now on course to return for the Greens before [...] The post Werder Bremen Coach Pleased with Boniface’s Return from Injury appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Championship: Alebiosu Confident Blackburn Rovers Will Avoid Relegation
Ryan Alebiosu is optimistic Blackburn Rovers can escape relegation in the Sky Bet Championship this season. Rovers currently occupy 19th position on the table with 43 points from 39 games. Michael O’Neill’s side have two crucial fixtures coming up against Birmingham City, and West Bromwich Albion. The two-week international break has offered the squad a [...] The post Championship: Alebiosu Confident Blackburn Rovers Will Avoid Relegation appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Chelsea To Storm Lagos For ‘The Famous CFC’ Fan Event
Chelsea Football Club will be visiting Lagos, Nigeria, for the first time in the club’s history this May when its fan engagement programme The Famous CFC hosts its penultimate event of the 2025/26 season. The Premier League giants, in a statement, said former Blue and Super Eagles star Victor Moses will meet the club’s passionate [...] The post Chelsea To Storm Lagos For ‘The Famous CFC’ Fan Event appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Slot Deserves Another Chance With Liverpool –Gerrard
Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard believes Reds manager Arne Slot should be giving another chance to correct his mistakes at the club. The Dutch tactician, who won the Premier League in his first season with Liverpool, has struggled to replicate such feat in his second season in charge. Speaking to the Overlap, Gerrard believes Slot deserves [...] The post Slot Deserves Another Chance With Liverpool –Gerrard appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Signing For Everton Was A Great Moment –Aiyegbeni
Former Nigerian international Yakubu Aiyegbeni has disclosed that signing for Everton was a great moment for him. Aiyegbeni scored 33 goals in 107 appearances for Everton across all competitions between 2007 and 2011. Known as “The Yak,” he was a key striker for the club, scoring 25 goals in the Premier League, making him a [...] The post Signing For Everton Was A Great Moment –Aiyegbeni appeared first on Complete Sports.
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NPFL 2025/2026: Uzoenyi Hails ‘Toughest, Best’ Season As Title Race Heads For Photo Finish
Former Rangers and Super Eagles left winger, Ejike Uzoenyi, has exclusively told Completesports.com that the ongoing 2025/2026 NPFL season is the ‘toughest’ and ‘best’ in recent times. NPFL Season Lauded As Most Competitive In Recent Years Uzoenyi, who was part of the Super Eagles squad that won the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations in South [...] The post NPFL 2025/2026: Uzoenyi Hails ‘Toughest, Best’ Season As Title Race Heads For Photo Finish appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Italy’s Football Federation President Resigns After Third Consecutive World Cup Qualification Failure
Gabriele Gravina has officially resigned from his position as President of the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) following the Azzurris failure to qualify for the World Cup for the third tournament cycle in a row. Gravina tendered his resignation at an emergency meeting of the FIGC general council following Italy’s World Cup play-off final defeat against [...] The post Italy’s Football Federation President Resigns After Third Consecutive World Cup Qualification Failure appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Fernandez Will Be Important For Eagles –Oshaniwa
Former Nigerian international Juwon Oshaniwa believes Super Eagles defender Emmanuel Fernandez will play an important role in the senior national team. He made this known after his impressive display against Iran and Jordan, respectively, in an international friendly in Turkey. Recall that the Rangers defender netted his first goal in Nigeria’s 2-2 draw against Jordan [...] The post Fernandez Will Be Important For Eagles –Oshaniwa appeared first on Complete Sports.
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7 Top Football Nations That Failed To Qualify For Consecutive World Cups
Italy’s failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup underlines a broader trend in international football, where even the most decorated nations are not immune to qualification setbacks. Across different eras, several traditional powerhouses have experienced similar downturns, missing out on successive World Cups despite their pedigree and talent pools. From Europe to Africa [...] The post 7 Top Football Nations That Failed To Qualify For Consecutive World Cups appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Super Eagles Get Poland and Portugal Friendlies in June
The Super Eagles will play two high-profile friendly matches scheduled for June. Nigeria will first face Poland on June 3 and the encounter will take place at the PGE Narodowy in the country’s capital, Warsaw. The second fixture will see Nigeria take on Portugal on June 10 in Portugal, with the venue yet to be [...] The post Super Eagles Get Poland and Portugal Friendlies in June appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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Mikel Slams Enzo Fernandez Over Chelsea Future Comments
Former John Obi Mikel has criticised Enzo Fernandez following the Argentine’s recent remarks casting doubt over his long-term future at Chelsea. Fernandez Admits Uncertainty After PSG Humiliation Fernandez told ESPN Argentina that he remains unsure about his future after Chelsea’s 3-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League Round [...] The post Mikel Slams Enzo Fernandez Over Chelsea Future Comments appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Victor Boniface Returns to Training After Lengthy Injury Layoff
Victor Boniface has taken a significant step in his recovery journey after returning to training with the ball following a long spell on the sidelines due to injury. The Nigeria international underwent surgery in January after sustaining the injury during a training session, and has now spent over 200 days working his way back to [...] The post Victor Boniface Returns to Training After Lengthy Injury Layoff appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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2026 FIFA World Cup: Adepoju Congratulates DR Congo, Urges Nigeria To Learn From Qualification Failure
Former Nigeria international, Mutiu Adepoju, has congratulated the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) on their qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals scheduled to be hosted by Mexico, the USA and Canada in June, Completesports.com reports. 2026 FIFA World Cup: DR Congo Seal Historic Qualification With Play-Off Victory On Tuesday, 31 March 2026, [...] The post 2026 FIFA World Cup: Adepoju Congratulates DR Congo, Urges Nigeria To Learn From Qualification Failure appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Super Eagles Line Up Poland, Portugal Friendlies In June
The Super Eagles will confront Poland and Portugal in international friendlies in June, Completesports.com reports. Éric Chelle’s side are scheduled to face Poland on Wednesday 3, June, 2026. Nigeria defeated Poland 1-0 in their last meeting in Wrocław on March 23, 2018. Victor Moses scored the only goal of the encounter from the penalty spot. [...] The post Super Eagles Line Up Poland, Portugal Friendlies In June appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Nigerian Players Making An Impact In Europe This season
This season, over a dozen Nigerian players are making waves across Europe. Naija soccer news has provided a lot to talk about, and we are going to break it down with Super Eagles players in Europe performing well, those players flying under the radar, and what it means for the national team. Premier League: who’s [...] The post Nigerian Players Making An Impact In Europe This season appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Unity Cup: Super Eagles To Clash with India, Jamaica in May
The Super Eagles are set to compete in the Unity Cup this May, where they will take on India and Jamaica, reports Completesports.com. Eric Chelle’s team is set to compete in the Unity Cup for the third consecutive edition. The West Africans have won the last two editions of the competition. The friendly tournament was [...] The post Unity Cup: Super Eagles To Clash with India, Jamaica in May appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Super Eagles: Agbim Urges Calm After Jordan Draw, Backs Team’s Quality
Former Nigeria goalkeeper, Chigozie Agbim, has posited that the Super Eagles’ 2-2 draw against Jordan national football team in Tuesday’s international friendly in Turkey is not a true reflection of the three-time AFCON winners’ potential and should not be judged solely by that result, Completesports.com reports. Super Eagles Draw Not True Measure Of Team Strength [...] The post Super Eagles: Agbim Urges Calm After Jordan Draw, Backs Team’s Quality appeared first on Complete Sports.
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