Lovemore Dube, lovemore.dube@chronicle.co.zw SIMBA Bhora assistant coach Philani Mabhena has dismissed speculation that he has secured a coaching job in Botswana, clarifying that he is in the neighbouring country solely…

Arsenal and Chelsea have emerged as serious contenders to sign Atalanta teenager Honest Ahanor, with the Italian club holding firm on a €60 million asking price. The 18-year-old defender has caught the eye of some of Europe’s biggest clubs through his impressive performances for Atalanta this season. According to a report from Sports Boom, Atalanta […] The post Arsenal And Chelsea Join Liverpool In Race To Sign Atalanta Sensation Honest Ahanor For €60 Million appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Rutendo Nyeve, Victoria Falls Reporter THREE Victoria Falls City councillors elected under the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) have ceased to hold office after being recalled by their party. The…

Public confidence in Kenya’s direction has reached its lowest point in three years, according to a new national survey by the Trends and Insights for Africa (TIFA) Research Institute. The poll paints a striking picture of a population that has grown increasingly pessimistic about the country’s trajectory, with negative sentiment climbing sharply since 2023 and hitting a new peak in 2026. From Mixed Views to a Crisis of Confidence The shift in public mood has been dramatic. In March 2023, 48% of respondents said Kenya was moving in the wrong direction, while 37% believed it was on the right track The post TIFA Survey: Most Kenyans Distrust Ruto, Parliament, and the Police as Pessimism Hits a Three-Year High appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi confirmed that the government has approved funding to let Kenya National Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) air the 2026 FIFA World Cup on free-to-air television. Mbadi made the announcement on June 4, when Gor Mahia FC visited his Treasury office in Nairobi to present the FKF Premier League trophy. He told Kenyans they will get a chance to watch the tournament. Mbadi said he contacted KBC Managing Director Kaleche, who is now finalizing arrangements to complete the deal. “World Cup is coming in a couple of days, and we are looking forward to this football extravaganza. I The post Kenyans Will Watch the 2026 World Cup for Free as Treasury Approves KBC Broadcasting Deal, Mbadi Says appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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A new TIFA poll shows that Kenyans see inflation, high prices, and high taxes as the country’s most serious problems. The findings reveal that 47% of respondents named inflation, high prices, and high taxes as the biggest concern. Unemployment and poverty came next at 23%. Corruption ranked third at 21%. Respondents mentioned other issues far less often. Just 2% cited lack of access to health care, and another 2% pointed to political tensions. Only 1% mentioned threats to peace and stability, and 1% cited crime or insecurity. About 1% also mentioned lack of access to or poor quality education, while The post New TIFA Survey Reveals What’s Keeping Kenyans Awake at Night and It’s Not Politics appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

The United Green Movement (UGM) Party responded to sexual harassment allegations made by a former campaign staffer, Shakira Wafula, defending how it handled the matter. In a statement on Wednesday, June 3, the party rejected claims that its flagbearer, former Chief Justice David Maraga, sidelined women after complaints surfaced. Wafula came forward after Maraga attended the June 1 End Femicide demonstrations on Kenyatta Avenue in Nairobi. She questioned his commitment to protecting women and said he ignored her earlier reports of sexual harassment from a senior official in his party. Wafula wrote, “On a day meant for us to grieve The post Maraga’s Party Fires Back at Sexual Harassment Allegations, Calls Staffer’s Claims “Malicious and Dishonest” appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) arrested Nairobi County Chief Officer for Urban Development and Planning Patrick Analo Akivaga after detectives found millions of shillings in cash during a search at his home in Syokimau. In a statement released Thursday, the anti-graft agency said it carried out the operation as part of ongoing investigations into allegations of conflict of interest, abuse of office, bribery, and possession of unexplained assets involving the senior county official. EACC said investigators suspect Akivaga received more than Ksh170 million through a series of suspicious cash and M-Pesa deposits between the 2019/20 and 2025/26 financial years. The post EACC Arrests Nairobi County Planning Chief After Detectives Find Ksh65 Million Cash at His Syokimau Home appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Alliance High School has temporarily sent its students home after a fire broke out in one of its older dormitories, though school principal David Chomba confirmed that all students are safe and unharmed. In a statement issued to parents on Thursday, Chomba said the fire affected “a small section of mattresses” in the dormitory and that students continue with their normal learning activities following the incident. The school has since invited parents to an upcoming meeting to discuss what happened and outline the steps the administration plans to take to protect student welfare going forward. After that meeting, students will The post Mattress Fire Breaks Out at Alliance High School as Kenya’s Wave of School Unrest Continues appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Arsenal are closely monitoring Nathaniel Brown after Bayern Munich reportedly reached a verbal agreement with the Eintracht Frankfurt defender on a five-year contract. Positive talks between Brown and Vincent Kompany have accelerated the situation, with the 22-year-old seemingly destined for a move to a bigger club this summer. football.london understands Arsenal are genuinely interested in […] The post Arsenal Track Nathaniel Brown As Bayern Munich Reach Verbal Agreement With Eintracht Frankfurt Star appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Arsenal and Tottenham are both closely monitoring Real Sociedad winger Ander Barrenetxea, with the Spanish winger emerging as a serious transfer target for both London clubs. Reports from Sports Boom indicate that Arsenal are preparing an opening offer of €30 million for the 24-year-old, though Real Sociedad hold a €75 million release clause in his […] The post Arsenal Prepare Opening Bid While Tottenham Eye Ambitious Move For Ander Barrenetxea appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Liverpool have confirmed the appointment of Andoni Iraola as their new manager, with the 43-year-old Spaniard signing a two-year contract at Anfield. The former Bournemouth boss arrives with a strong reputation after doing an exceptional job on the south coast, guiding the club to European football for the upcoming campaign. Iraola replaces Arne Slot, whose […] The post Andoni Iraola’s Early Message To Young Players Shows Why Liverpool Made The Right Choice appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Tottenham Hotspur have moved to the front of the queue for Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke, submitting a serious offer this summer transfer window. According to reports from Voetbal International, the two clubs are currently in talks over a potential transfer as Tottenham look to strengthen their defensive unit. The 25-year-old Netherlands international has […] The post Tottenham Steal A March On Liverpool And Chelsea With Serious Bid For Jan Paul Van Hecke appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Arsenal’s chances of signing Bournemouth striker Eli Junior Kroupi have received a significant boost after Paris Saint-Germain reportedly decided against pursuing the teenager this summer. Football.london understands Arsenal hold genuine interest in the 19-year-old forward after his remarkable debut Premier League campaign at Bournemouth. Kroupi produced one of the standout individual seasons in the top […] The post Arsenal Transfer Pursuit Of Eli Junior Kroupi Gets Major Boost As Paris Saint-Germain Rule Themselves Out Of Race appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Former tennis star Andy Roddick has named Novak Djokovic as the greatest male tennis player of all time. Roddick, who spent his career playing against the iconic Big Three, has repeatedly pointed to the objective numbers to settle the debate. While Roddick has immense respect and personal fondness for his former rival Roger Federer, he [...] The post Djokovic Remains My Greatest Male Tennis Star Of All-Time –Roddick appeared first on Complete Sports.

Liverpool FC can confirm Andoni Iraola has agreed a deal to become the club’s new head coach ahead of the 2026-27 season. The 43-year-old will take up the helm at Anfield to succeed Arne Slot, who departed the Reds on Saturday. Iraola arrives after three impressive campaigns in the Premier League with AFC Bournemouth, leading [...] The post Liverpool Appoint Iraola As New Head Coach appeared first on Complete Sports.

Rangers are understood to have opened talks over a potential transfer move for a player described as one of the most dynamic in his current league. The Glasgow club appear to be active in the transfer market as they look to strengthen their squad ahead of the upcoming season. Rangers have identified the target as […] The post Rangers Open Transfer Talks To Sign One Of The Most Dynamic Players In His League appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Nigeria's 2-2 draw against Poland in Warsaw may have denied Eric Chelle a statement victory, but the Super Eagles coach still left the Stadion Narodowy with valuable lessons, Soccernet.ng reports. With several established stars like Victor Osimhen, Alex Iwobi and Ademola Lookman unavailable, Chelle used the friendly as an opportunity to assess new faces, test […]

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have arrived Portugal ahead of next Wednesday’s international friendly match. The team and officials arrival was announced by media officer Promise Efoghe. The tie with Portugal is the second of two international friendly matches lined up for the Super Eagles. In their first tune up tie against Poland in Warsaw on Wednesday, [...] The post Super Eagles Arrive Portugal Ahead Of Friendly Match appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle expressed satisfaction with his team’s display in the international friendly against Poland. Nigeria were held to a 2-2 draw by Jan Urban’s side at the PGE Narodowy Stadium in Warsaw on Wednesday night. Poland made a lively start to the game but found themselves behind in the 23rd minute [...] The post Friendly: Chelle Pleased with Super Eagles’ Draw Against Poland appeared first on Complete Sports.

Harry Wilson has emerged as a summer transfer target for Tottenham Hotspur, with the club keen to bolster their attacking options ahead of next season. The Welsh international, who is 29 years old, is available on a free transfer this summer after his time at Fulham came to an end. According to reports from TEAMtalk, […] The post Tottenham Hotspur Eye Free Transfer Move For Harry Wilson After Impressive 19-Goal Contribution Season appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Reporting systems in sports only work when athletes and staff know exactly how to use them. Locker room culture, rigid team hierarchies, and the constant pressure over playing time keep too many people quiet, even when they’ve witnessed something clearly wrong. That silence isn’t irrational. Concrete data show a troubling trend in workplace reporting: only [...] The post How To Report Misconduct In Sports Organizations: Safe Steps For Athletes And Staff appeared first on Complete Sports.

Wilfred Ndidi has said the Super Eagles were the dominant side in their 2-2 draw with Poland in Wednesday’s international friendly match in Warsaw. The Super Eagles were just few seconds to securing a win against Poland before conceding a late goal. Terem Moffi had given the Super Eagles a 23 minutes lead after finishing [...] The post Friendly: We Dominated Poland —Ndidi Reacts To Super Eagles 2-2 Draw appeared first on Complete Sports.

Rivers United’s team bus was involved in a road accident on Thursday, Completesports.com reports. The players and club officials were travelling to Awka for their President Federation Cup Round of 16 clash against Nasarawa United when the incident occurred. The encounter was slated for the Awka City Stadium, Anambra State on Sunday. Rivers United later [...] The post Rivers United Involved In Road Accident Ahead Federation Cup Clash With Nasarawa United appeared first on Complete Sports.

Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak has disclosed that Pep Guardiola threatened to quit “100 times” during his decade-long tenure. Guardiola’s final departure from the club occurred after a historic run that yielded 20 major trophies, including six Premier League titles. The decision for him to step down eventually became real following a highly emotionally [...] The post Al Mubarak: Guardiola Quit 100 Times Before Officially Leaving Man City appeared first on Complete Sports.

Chelsea are interested in signing Bayer Leverkusen defender Alejandro Grimaldo during the upcoming summer transfer window. The Blues are facing a potential vacancy at left back, with Marc Cucurella having been linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge this summer. Finding a proper replacement for Cucurella is considered a priority, and Grimaldo has emerged […] The post Chelsea Plot Summer Move For Alejandro Grimaldo As Barcelona Circle Bayer Leverkusen Star appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Super Eagles midfielder Tochukwu Nnadi has emerged as a transfer target for several English Premier League clubs this summer, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Nnadi has been the subject of persistent transfer speculation surrounding Marseille over the past few months. He joined the former Ligue 1 champions from Zulte Waregem during the January transfer window in a deal […]

Real Madrid presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme is standing firm on his bold election promises to sign Erling Haaland and Rodri from Manchester City, claiming Haaland has a release clause and presenting signed documents to back his superstar transfer claims.  Riquelme is mounting a dramatic challenge against incumbent president Florentino Pérez ahead of the Real Madrid [...] The post Haaland, Rodri Will Join Real Madrid –Riquelme appeared first on Complete Sports.

The New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs open the NBA Finals on Wednesday night in Texas, a rematch of the historic 1999 championship series won by the Spurs. Both franchises are chasing a return to glory, and one will become the NBA’s eighth different champion in as many seasons. Five players in particular carry […] The post Jalen Brunson, Victor Wembanyama And Three Others With Everything On The Line In NBA Finals appeared first on Gooner Daily.

FIFA have enacted a last-minute amendment to its stadium code of conduct banning all reusable water bottles at 2026 World Cup venues. Previously, empty transparent bottles up to one liter were permitted. The governing body cited strict safety concerns and a desire to prevent the risk of injury. FIFA stated that local host city committees [...] The post FIFA Bars Fans From Bringing Reusable Water Bottles Into 2026 World Cup Venues appeared first on Complete Sports.

Nigeria will not be at the 2026 World Cup. It is a reality that still stings, and as the world prepares to descend on North America this summer, Super Eagles fans will watch from the outside for the third time in four tournaments. But Nigeria's World Cup story is far richer than the absences suggest. […]

Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew has expressed high excitement ahead of Ghana’s upcoming 2026 World Cup group stage showdown against England, stating that he is looking forward to the challenge. Ghana was drawn in Group L alongside England, Croatia, and Panama. The veteran forward is embracing the pressure of the tournament and is relishing the [...] The post 2026 World Cup: Ghana Battle Ready To Face England –Ayew appeared first on Complete Sports.

Former Nigerian international Eric Ejiofor has appealed to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to retain Eric Chelle as Super Eagles head coach. He made this known on the backdrop of the senior national team’s progress under the Franco-Malian tactician, most especially against Poland. Read Also:Banik Ostrava Celebrate Bewene’s Super Eagles Debut Recall that Nigeria played [...] The post Ejiofor: NFF Must Keep Chelle As Eagles Coach appeared first on Complete Sports.

Arsenal will face Manchester City in the Community Shield on Sunday, August 16, as the curtain raiser for the 2026/27 football season is officially confirmed. The fixture will take place at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium rather than the traditional Wembley Stadium venue used in recent years. Wembley is unavailable on both August 15 and August 16 […] The post Arsenal And Manchester City Set For Principality Stadium Community Shield Showdown On August 16 appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Arsenal have agreed personal terms to secure the signing of Jeremie Monga after Andrea Berta held a meeting with the player, allowing them to become his preference over Manchester City. The Gunners are working to bring in new additions after their impressive 2025-2026 season, which saw them lift the Premier League title. Arsenal did, however, [...] The post Arsenal Agree Personal Terms With Winger appeared first on Complete Sports.