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Galatasaray survive Juventus comeback to reach last 16
Victor Osimhen and Baris Yilmaz struck in extra time as Galatasaray withstood a remarkable rally from 10-man Juventus to advance to the Champions League last 16. The Italian side appeared on the verge of a famous recovery when Weston McKennie headed home with eight minutes remaining, drawing the tie level at 5-5 on aggregate. Juventus…
Read MoreAtalanta complete stunning late turnaround to eliminate Dortmund
Atalanta produced a breathtaking comeback to overturn a two-goal first-leg loss and defeat Borussia Dortmund, sealing their place in the Champions League last 16 with a penalty scored at the very end of stoppage time. Trailing 2-0 from the match in Germany, the Italian side made the perfect start in Bergamo. Just five minutes in,…
Read MoreBlack Rhinos FC unveils Betterbrands Gold as sponsor, targets PSL promotion
In a glittering ceremony held last night at Josiah Magama Tongogara Barracks in Harare, Black Rhinos FC officially unveiled Betterbrands Gold as their main sponsor for the 2026 MCM Estates Northern Region Soccer League (NRSL) season.The sponsorship package, valued at US$500,000, is a significant boost for the club as they eye a return to the…
Read MoreFC Hunters gear up for PSL debut with friendly clash
FC Hunters is set to face ZPC Kariba in a friendly match today at Rudhaka Stadium in Marondera, a key preseason test as they prepare for their maiden Castle Lager Premier Soccer League campaign.Kick-off is slated for 9 am.This will be their first pre-season preparation since their merger with N’ombeyaora became official a few weeks…
Read MoreHow the GMI-Dream Inn Cup will be played in Central Region
The ZIFA Central Region Soccer League has revealed the format for their upcoming cup tournament, sponsored by GMI and Dream Inn. The Central Region recently unveiled a USD 16,000 sponsorship deal for a tournament modelled after the PSL’s Chibuku Super Cup. Fanzone has it on good authority that the prize money will be increased as…
Read MoreBodo/Glimt stun Inter to reach Champions League last 16
Norwegian champions Bodo/Glimt delivered one of the most remarkable results in Champions League history by eliminating last season’s runners-up, Inter Milan, and advancing to the round of 16 for the first time. Returning to San Siro, where he previously endured two challenging seasons with AC Milan, Jens Petter Hauge made a decisive impact. He opened…
Read MoreSorloth treble sends Atletico into last 16
Alexander Sorloth struck his maiden Champions League hat-trick as Atletico Madrid overcame a determined Club Brugge to secure a last-16 showdown with either Tottenham or Liverpool. The Norwegian forward broke the deadlock in the 23rd minute, latching on to a long clearance from Jan Oblak before firing a half-volley that slipped past Simon Mignolet. Brugge…
Read MoreNewcastle surge into last 16 with commanding aggregate win over Qarabag
Newcastle United confirmed their place in the Champions League last 16 with another triumph over Qarabag at St James’ Park, completing a resounding 9-3 aggregate success. The damage had largely been done in Azerbaijan a week earlier, where Eddie Howe’s side recorded a 6-1 victory to seize firm control of the tie. Despite holding a…
Read MoreFormer Great Zimbabwe University live wire embarks on Northern Region Soccer League sojourn
Former Great Zimbabwe University attacking midfielder Shawn Mupesa has joined Northern Region Soccer League side Marere FC on a one-year contract.Mupesa, who was a regular feature for GZU FC, missing only one game due to suspension, had an impressive outing in the 2025 Pacific Storm Eastern Region Soccer League, helping his team finish 11th.With 15…
Read MoreSesko strikes again as United edge Everton to strengthen top-four grip
Manchester United relied on Benjamin Sesko’s impact from the bench for the second consecutive match as the Slovenian secured a 1-0 victory over Everton at the Hill Dickinson Stadium. Thirteen days after netting deep into stoppage time to salvage a draw at West Ham, the £73.7m forward delivered again. This time, he capped a swift…
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