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Nasarawa United head coach Salisu Yusuf has explained that his tactical prowess and half time pep talk  was instrumental to his side’s comeback win over Lobi Stars in Enugu in a North Central derby. At the Cathedral Stadium in Enugu, Nasarawa United staged an impressive comeback to win 2-1 against their neighbours,...

Giants of Africa, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering African youth through basketball, alongside its founder Masai Ujiri, Vice-Chairman and President of the Toronto Raptors, has announced Giants of Africa Festival 2025. Returning to the vibrant city of Kigali, Rwanda from July 26 to August 2, the event will bring...

Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold has officially completed his transfer to Real Madrid, bringing an end to his long-standing association with the Premier League club. This was disclosed in a post by veteran sports journalist, Fabrizo Romano on his official X page. He said, “Trent Alexander-Arnold to Real Madrid, here we go!” The...

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...