Andoni Iraola, 43, has been confirmed as Liverpool's new head coach, signing a two-year deal to replace Arne Slot.
Iraola expressed his excitement about joining Liverpool, calling it a "massive club" and one of the biggest in the world. He stated that coaching top players at Liverpool provides the opportunity to compete for titles and that he is ready for the challenge, understanding what is expected of him. Iraola previously managed Bournemouth, guiding them to a sixth-place finish in the Premier League, just one position and three points behind Liverpool, securing a spot in next season's Europa League.
Liverpool, despite finishing 25 points behind winners Arsenal, qualified for next season's Champions League. Iraola is reportedly keen to bring his former assistants from Bournemouth, Tommy Elphick and Shaun Cooper, to his coaching staff. He recalled the atmosphere at Anfield during a past match, expressing his desire to experience it from the home side and to quickly earn his place within the club's celebrations.
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The Zimbabwean government held a high-level meeting with Mashonaland West traditional leaders at State House to discuss the Kariba ferry tragedy. President Mnangagwa met with chiefs from Kariba and Hurungwe to deliberate on the incident and explore ways to restore harmony on the lake.
The 19th annual Sanganai Expo is scheduled to take place from September 9 to 12 at the Gymkhana Events and Conference Centre in Masvingo. Organizers of the event are aiming to attract 400 exhibitors this year.
Zimbabwe's Finance Minister announced an emergency budget revision for the second quarter of 2026. The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange All Share Index saw a 2.4% gain, driven by strong performance in the mining sector. EcoCash processed a record 40 million transactions in one month. The UNESCO designation for Victoria Falls was expanded to include an additional 200,000 hectares, and the Harare City Council approved an $80 million plan for water infrastructure rehabilitation. The SADC Infrastructure Fund approved $2 billion for a regional rail network. Additionally, Warriors captain Billiat scored a brace in an AFCON qualifier victory, and Winky D announced a 22-city Igwe World Tour across four continents.