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Former Nigeria international Obafemi Martins has revealed the immense pressure he felt after inheriting Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer’s iconic No.9 jersey during his time at St James’ Park, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. In an emotional interview with Football Fans Tribe, the now 40-year-old striker reflected on the weight of expectations...

Bayern Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso has confirmed that Nathan Tella, the Nigerian forward, will be fit to return to the pitch against FC St. Pauli on Sunday after a head injury against Union Berlin. Tella, a key figure for the Bundesliga champions, sustained a blow to the head during the goalless...

Manchester United could reportedly be set to sell both Alejandro Garnacho and Antony to Atletico Madrid during the 2025 summer transfer window. Ruben Amorim has admitted that his side will need to offload several players before they can afford to sign reinforcements this summer, and Garnacho and Antony are among...

Former Nigeria International, Austin Okocha, has implored the current  senior men’s national team players to brace and do everything within their reach in the remaining 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers,  adding  the country  cannot  yet miss another World Cup as it happened  at Germany 2006  and as recent as Qatar 2022....

Coach Eric Sekou Chelle has  yet  revealed his plans to use the June international window  to shop out more players for the Super Eagles, adding he has a long list of players  to give a look-in. The Franco-Malian  got a flying start  with a 2-0  win away to  Rwanda  in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers  but nearly got his fingers...

Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi  has  apologised  over his missed chance and the country’s draw with Zimbabwe’s Warriors at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo in the crucial World Cup qualifier last Tuesday. The Super Eagles, in dire need of a win to increase their chances of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup,...

Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has expressed admiration for the Super Eagles’ performance in their recent FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Zimbabwe. Despite the team’s 1-1 draw, Obi commended the players for demonstrating the “true Nigerian spirit of strength, resilience, and dedication” on the field. Obi, who attended the...