St. John’s Basketball Adds Handje Tamba to 2025-26 Roster4/30/2025 1:00:00 PM | Men's Basketball Red Storm men’s basketball program signs 6-foot-11 center from Congo Well, the St. John’s basketball team continues to fill its roster with depth pieces after Handje Tamba announced his commitment to the Red Storm on Tuesday afternoon played for Milligan – an NAIA school – last season He averaged 10.5 points and 8.9 rebounds per game while shooting 50.4-percent from the field The native of the Democratic Republic of the Congo started his career at Tennessee not appearing in a game and being tabbed with a redshirt before transferring to Weber State as he struggled to crack the rotation and 1.6 rebounds in 56 games before transferring down a level “Hard worker and terrific defensive player,” Rick Pitino posted on social media shortly after his commitment was made public “Always wanted to have a Bobby Maze player Incredible young man with an awesome work ethic!” Incredible young man with an awesome work ethic Handje Tamba graduated high school from Knoxville Catholic High School (TN) and reclassified to enroll with the Volunteers a year earlier than expected It could be a struggle for Tamba to find playing time with St John’s even with the departures of Vince Iwuchuwku and Khaman Maker to the transfer portal Zuby Ejiofor will demand most of the minutes at the center position while rising sophomore Ruben Prey and Cincinnati transfer Dillon Mitchell could also get time at the position played just four total minutes last season while appearing in one game while Iwuchukwu averaged a career low 7.2 minutes per contest Handje Tamba only has one year of eligibility remaining after his two seasons in the NCAA John’s only has one scholarship left on its roster unless the NCAA House Settlement gets approved which could expand scholarship limits to 15 for men’s basketball programs © 2025 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Minute Media or its affiliates and related brands All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER ","https://fansided.com/",{"alt":"5y","src":"5z","url":"60"},{"type":"5x","value":"61"},"link","Minute Media","https://www.minutemedia.com/",{"text":"64","url":"65"},{"type":"63","value":"66"},"All Rights Reserved Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Minute Media or its affiliates and related brands John's Red Storm News",true,"01hh2qb95tp6wc","/st-johns-red-storm/","st-john-s-red-storm-news",{"createdAt":"8m","displayName":"8n","isActive":"8o","pageID":"8p","path":"8q","property":"3y","slug":"8r","updatedAt":"8m"},"St John's basketball lands ex-Tennessee player Handje Tamba in depth building move","relatedPosts",[],[],[],4,0,"",{"next":"90"},["3y"],"semantic",{"articles":"8v","articlesQueryURLs":"8w","bySearchQuery":"3q","excludeProperties":"4i","excludedIDs":"8x","isFullPost":"8o","limit":"8y","offset":"8z","onlyQueryURLs":"8o","organization":"90","pagination":"91","properties":"92","sourceType":"93"},{"type":"8u","value":"94"},{"postsList":"95"},"Site Expert of Ball Durham and Storm The Paint Well, the St. John’s basketball team continues to fill its roster with depth pieces after Handje Tamba announced his commitment to the Red Storm on Tuesday afternoon The Red Storm have one spot on its roster to fill after adding a depth piece to the frontcourt Tamba averaged 10.5 points and 8.9 rebounds per game while shooting 50.4% from the field and 27.3% from beyond the arc Tamba had his best performance of the season in Milligan’s 76-74 win over Johnson (TN) Tamba made 56 appearances and three starts He averaged 1.7 points and 1.6 rebounds in 10.0 minutes per game Tamba didn’t see any action in the 2021-22 season at Tennessee but he was named to the SEC Academic honor roll Handje Tamba played high school basketball at Knoxville Catholic (TN), where he was an unranked prospect in the 2021 recruiting cycle, according to the On3 Industry Ranking a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies He is originally from the Democratic Republic of the Congo but came to the United States in 2017 Tamba is the sixth player to commit to St. John’s via the NCAA Transfer Portal this offseason. The Red Storm has also lost five players to the portal. St. John’s is currently ranked No. 28 in On3’s 2025 Team Transfer Portal Rankings. Top 101Trump, SabanDuo's NIL order blasted Hot32026 NFL Mock DraftTodd McShay looks ahead By clicking "Subscribe to Newsletter", I agree to On3's Privacy Notice, Terms and use of my personal information described therein The Red Storm’s transfer class is headlined by North Carolina transfer Ian Jackson. He was the No. 4 shooting guard in On3’s 2025 Transfer Portal Player Rankings He was a five-star prospect in high school in which it posted a 31-5 overall record and an 18-2 mark in conference play En route to a 2-seed in the NCAA Tournament John’s won the Big East regular season title and the conference tournament championship Unfortunately for Red Storm fans, St. John’s failed to take advantage of its excellent postseason seeding and suffered a second-round loss against Arkansas in the NCAA Tournament. 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first time since 1979 Tamba transferred to Weber State after his year in Knoxville spending two seasons in the Wildcats’ program He averaged 1.6 points and 1.6 rebounds per game in his redshirt freshman season and 1.8 points and 1.5 rebounds in his redshirt freshman season After struggling to grab a major role in two seasons at Weber State Tamba transferred to NAIA Milligan University in East Tennessee Tamba averaged 10.5 points and 8.9 rebounds per game last season at Milligan before looking for other opportunities in the portal Tamba played his prep basketball at Knoxville Catholic where he graduated a year early to join the Tennessee basketball program Now Tamba is back in big time college basketball transferring to play for Pitino and the Red Storm John’s was one of college basketball’s resurgent program’s last season winning the Big East Regular-Season Championship and the Big East Tournament at Madison Square Garden The Red Storm earned a two-seed in the NCAA Tournament but their season came to an end in the Round of 32 when Arkansas upset St Expectations are high for Pitino’s third team in Queens as the Red Storm return some key players and have a solid transfer class coming in Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Rick Pitino added the final two scholarship players to next year’s roster this week bringing in a highly-touted freshman and an under-the-radar center who began his career at Tennessee Rick Pitino put the finishing touches on the 2025-26 St landing the commitments of four-star high school recruit Kelvin Odih and Milligan (NAIA) transfer Handje Tamba earlier this week and filling in the team’s last two scholarship spots Ranked as the 75th-best recruit in the 2025 high school class by 247Sports Rhode Island native initially signed with West Virginia but de-committed after head coach Darian DeVries departed to take the Indiana job in March showed interest in Odih before he announced his commitment Another one ⚡️Welcome to Queens, Kelvin! ⛈️ ️: https://t.co/wC73NpfgBN pic.twitter.com/WMdtkeR9Lx The 6-foot-4 standout guard will have his work cut out if he wants to crack a loaded guard rotation that boasts Ian Jackson but Odih has the physical tools to leave an immediate impact in Rick Pitino’s brass-knuckles defensive system “Odih is imposing on the perimeter because of his strength, physicality, athleticism, and motor. He plays with an attacking mentality and extreme force on both ends of the floor,” Adam Finkelstein from 247Sports wrote in his scouting report of the standout from SoCal Academy Perhaps the most under-the-radar addition to next year’s team will be Handje Tamba. Hailing from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the 6-foot-11 center is using his final year of eligibility at St. John’s to bring some length and fill in the void left by Vince Iwuchukwu, who transferred to Big East rival Georgetown on Wednesday night Newest addition to the Johnnies ✍️Welcome to the Red Storm, Handje! ⛈️ ️: https://t.co/emrstXjm9D pic.twitter.com/w9L2PMoIym Playing for Milligan University last season winning the 2024-25 Appalachian Conference Defensive Player of the Year award Tamba began his college career at Tennessee in the 2021-22 season redshirting his freshman year before transferring to Weber State and shot 59 percent from the field in 56 games played and three starts This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Game Recap: Men's Basketball | 3/13/2025 12:31:00 AM Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here John's coach Rick Pitino sits court side during a game between Michigan State and New Mexico in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament John’s improved its frontcourt depth on Tuesday when it got a commitment from 6-11 Handje Tamba Tamba was initially enlisted by Tennessee as a freshman but was red-shirted He spent two seasons with Weber State and averaged 1.8 points and 1.5 rebounds in 8 minutes per game as a sophomore he played for NAIA Milligan College and averaged 10.5 points and 8.9 rebounds Handje is viewed as a potential rim protector for Red Storm coach Rick Pitino and a new interior defensive presence after the transfer of Vince Iwuchukwu John’s is projected by most national outlets to open the season ranked in the Top 10 of the AP poll after a huge recruiting offseason The Red Storm already have brought in North Carolina transfer Ian Jackson Providence transfer Bryce Hopkins and Idaho State transfer Dylan Darling John’s also has lost via transfer Simeon Wilcher The Red Storm figure to start Ejiofor at center and Hopkins at power forward though Pitino has spoken of playing Ejiofor The addition of Tamba could possibly allow for that The Newsday app makes it easier to access content without having to log in Unlimited Digital AccessOnly 25¢for 6 months Copyright ©2025 Newsday. All rights reserved. LSU has added UC Davis forward Pablo Tamba from the transfer portal, securing another piece for their frontcourt in 2025-26. Tamba was second on UC Davis in scoring at 11.3 points to go with his 5.3 rebounds per gamewhile playing 27.6 minutes as a starter. At 6-foot-7, he shot 58.7 percent from the field and 66 percent from the free throw line, while also posting 37 steals and 24 blocks in 32 games. Originally from Malaga, Spain, Tamba spent his freshman year at Idaho State where he played in 16 games before transferring to Indiana River State College as a sophomore. Before his junior year, he made the move to UC Davis where he spent the last two seasons before entering the portal on April 3. He is now committing to play at LSU for his fifth year. Tamba joins a frontcourt with Jalen Reed and Robert Miller as returners along with transfers Mike Nwoko and Marquel Sutton. Freshman Matthew Gilhool also joins the mix as a promising prospect. Tamba will be a forward looking to get in the rotation and compete with Sutton as a power forward option this season. He has bounce and athleticism that makes him a threat wherever he catches the ball and has played high-level international basketball as well in years past. The Tigers welcome this type of burst to their roster paired with his experience and understanding of his role. PERO QUÉ ES ESTO, PABLO TAMBA 🤯BRUTAL. pic.twitter.com/2WDlk63xqp The Tigers are now at 11 scholarship players and still on the hunt for a couple more impactful players to round out the roster for next season — particularly in the backcourt. Check out our insider intel on what’s next for LSU and Matt McMahon in the coming weeks with this roster. 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United StatesChevron NevadaChevron Las VegasChevron ChevronChevronPhotosSave this storySaveSave this storySavecuisine What were your first impressions when you arrived pass by the entrance several times before you find the restaurant This is stealth wealth design: no flashy signs Walk into the space and you’ll immediately be struck with its intimacy: the 6,000-square-foot restaurant is divided into an 80-seat main dining room and a 14-seat private dining alcove for special occasions from soft linens embroidered in gold with the restaurant’s circular logo to carefully curated dinnerware with beautiful organic details even to the consistency of the lighting: it’s maintained at a perfect If you want to know where the city’s sophisticated local gourmands are—you’ll find them here who reinterpreted his parents’ legacy into this opulent contemporary masterpiece 70% of the crowd are locals (perhaps because tourists haven’t yet discovered it) The beverage program here deserves special attention Beverage director and legendary mixologist Giuseppe Gonzalez has created a menu of “Maharaja’s Elixirs,” drawing on mysticism and Indian royal history featuring signature drinks that represent different elixirs: strength Consider choices like the “Whiskghee Old Fashioned,” combining bourbon and clarified butter The stunning and well-stocked bar also carries a great selection of high-end spirits such as Louis XIII Cognac and rare casks from Macallan and Johnny Walker Give us the lowdown—especially what not to miss and UAE before landing at Arbol at Las Ventanas al Paraiso in Los Cabos if you are mystified by the raw bar items on this Indian menu you’ll understand them as layers of his history: oysters and fish dishes he would have developed over years in the Maldives and Seychelles kissed with curry emulsions and Kashmiri chili charcoal oven and clay tandoor to create his dishes Absolute don’t-miss dishes include a Thai basil pomelo salad with roasted coconut and chili lime dressing The Lasooni lamb chop are New Zealand baby lamb chops with a dry spice rub Even a cauliflower steak from the Josper grill—Bhuna Gobi—looks like a pile of jewels And how did the front-of-house folks treat you Owner Sunny Dhillon attracted the very best of the best from some of the Strip’s highest-end restaurants knowledgeable and professional all the way around What’s the real-real on why we’re coming here There’s the inspired and beautiful food, for sure (if you’re a “camera eats first” type, this is your place). But Tamba’s real uniqueness is its subdued opulence, the feeling that you’ve discovered the secret of Las Vegas’s insiders, and the layers of experience coming from an international who’s who behind the bar and in the kitchen. up-to-the-minute voice in all things travel Condé Nast Traveler is the global citizen’s bible and muse We understand that time is the greatest luxury which is why Condé Nast Traveler mines its network of experts and influencers so that you never waste a meal or a hotel stay wherever you are in the world Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. Fatou Tamba is currently being held at an immigration removal centre where her mental health has deteriorated I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice A mother who has lived in the UK for 16 years has been told she will be deported next month to her native African country, despite the threat of her facing political persecution. Fatou Tamba, 55, was detained by immigration officials in Liverpool on 26 March, and has been held for the last month at Derwentside IRC, where she claims to have been refused appropriate medical care and mental health support Her deportation to the Gambia, originally set for 22 April, was successfully halted – but she remains in detention, and her lawyer has now been served with a new removal date of 8 May. Her brother Lamin Tamba, a British citizen, said: “Fatou and I have received death threats for our political views. “If she is returned, she risks kidnapping, false imprisonment, or death. She has a family, a fiance, and a whole community who love her – she belongs here.” Ms Tamba travelled to the UK in 2009 to visit her brother, deciding to remain due to the dangers posed by returning to the Gambia. Members of her family had been involved in political activism, and a change in the ruling party had led her to receive death threats. She was also escaping an abusive marriage, having been married at the age of 14 to a man who was 30 years her senior. As a child bride, she had given birth to her son at the age of 15. After several years of living in Birmingham, she relocated to Liverpool, where she has resided for the last eight years, and has become an active member of the refugee and asylum seeker community. Despite applying for her right to remain, Ms Tamba’s asylum application was rejected in 2021, and she was required to report to an immigration office each month until she was granted leave to submit another request. It was during one of these visits that she was detained by officials, despite never missing a single appointment over the last four years. Her brother told The Independent that since being held at Derwentside IRC, a female-only facility that can hold 84 women, Fatou’s mental health has plummeted, and she has been served poor quality food such as plain rice with no sauce or accompanying dish. “It’s horrible. I went to see her last Sunday, and the centre is not nice at all,” Mr Tamba said. “She’s lost two teeth since being in detention. They refused additional dental check-ups after they extracted two teeth. “When she requested GP assistance for her medical conditions, it was refused. After our campaign organised a protest, they finally started granting her requests,” he added. A spokesperson for Serco, the company that manages the Derwentside facility, said that Ms Tamba is offered a varied menu with hot and cold food choices, and has daily access to the healthcare centre. Having never fallen foul of the law, Mr Tamba said his sister was finding the experience “difficult and traumatic”. “The detention is worse than the removal notice because she’s never lost her freedom before. She’s not eating well, she’s not coping well and she has medical conditions that need regular supervision,” he said. While in detention, she has submitted another application for a family visa, providing evidence that she has lived with her partner for more than two years, and that her closest family members reside in the UK. Despite her family claiming that she met the relevant criteria, her application was once again rejected, with her lawyer informed on April 24 that her deportation will now take place in two weeks. Her legal team is challenging this. “Being in Liverpool means everything, it’s the only city where she’s felt at home,” Mr Tamba said. “The people of Liverpool have welcomed her. Because of her infectious personality, she was able to integrate and is now part of the community.” Maggy Moyo, campaigns lead and community organiser at Right to Remain, said: “Fatou’s fight is not over. She is still behind bars, still waiting for justice. We’ve stopped her deportation for now, but she should not be locked away at all. Fatou has given so much to our community. Now, we stand up for her.” The Home Office has been approached for comment. 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tied for the second most by any Chiefs defender He stands as one of the most prolific pass rushers in Chiefs history His 89.5 sacks for -591.5 yards are both second only to PFHOF LB Derrick Thomas in Chiefs history The total includes 8.0 sacks his rookie season the third most for a rookie in franchise history He was also relentless when it came to punching the ball out of the opponent's grasp With 33 career forced fumbles he is second for the most in forced fumbles Chiefs history His six forced fumbles in his rookie season were a franchise rookie record and are tied for fourth-most in a season in Chiefs history he would go on to match or exceed that total six times in his career tied for the second-most seasons with 8.0 or more sacks in franchise history He recorded a career-high 14.5 sacks in 2010 and reached double-digit sacks three times in his career (2010 a mark only Thomas and Chiefs Hall of Fame DE Neil Smith have reached more times He recorded 3.0 sacks in a game on three separate occasions one of just five Chiefs to reach that mark three or more times Hali entered the NFL as a first-round pick of the Chiefs (20th overall) in 2006 He played collegiately at Penn State University from 2002-05 He played in 47 total games during his four seasons in State College totaling 179 tackles (84 solo) and 14.0 sacks His college career was highlighted by his senior campaign when he recorded 65 tackles (27 solo) which included 11.0 sacks and 17 tackles for loss both of which were the top mark in the Big Ten for the season he was selected as a first-team All-Big Ten defensive lineman and became the 13th consensus All-American in Nittany Lions history his influence reached even further in his off-the-field efforts the Chiefs 2014 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year nominee a country that was thrown into civil war while he was a child He fled the country and came to the United States when he was 10 years old but has never forgotten his roots Throughout the years he has used his position and platform to spread awareness of the needs in West Africa His dedication to the area has not stopped at words alone as he has donated tens-of-thousands of dollars to causes in the region In 2014 he donated $50,000 to construct a 70-bed Ebola treatment unit as the disease devastated communities in the region Hali has given back to the communities that have supported him along his football journey In Kansas City he partnered with the Bishop Sullivan Center to purchase and serve meals focusing on sustainable food made with healthy ingredients He went above and beyond for the families affiliated with the service organizations helping provide furniture clothing and other necessities to those in need Hali has also given back generously to his alma mater he has donated shoes for the entire football program financed the school's freshman football team with a $15,000 gift and gave $40,000 to complete upgrades to facilities and build the school's Athletics Hall of Fame Hali's contributions to the community didn't stop with his retirement he continues to reach out a hand of service today He serves on the board of directors at Literacy KC an organization aimed at advancing literacy within the Kansas City metropolitan area through direct services He is also an active member of the Kansas City Ambassadors a group which focuses on and participates in a wide variety of philanthropic endeavors From his time as a dominant force rushing the quarterback to his current role spreading the message of the Kingdom with a heart of service Hali – still a resident of the Kansas City metro – exemplifies what it means to be a Chiefs Hall of Famer through and through Former Chiefs defensive end Tamba Hali was inducted into the Chiefs Hall of Fame in 2024 91 Photos celebrating the career of Tamba Hali as he prepares to go in the Chiefs Ring of Honor Tamba Hali continues to define his legacy in Kansas City Tamba Hali was drafted 20th overall in 2006 by the Chiefs Hali has played in 175 games and started in 158 of those games Take a look back at his career in Kansas City Photos from the career and retirement celebration of Tamba Hali Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Tamba Hali is voted the 70th-best player in the NFL by his peers on the "Top 100 Players of 2015" Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Tamba Hali is voted the 84th-best player in the NFL by his peers on "Top 100 Players of 2016." Tamba Hali records his first sack as a Kansas City Chief Former Chiefs DE Tamba Hali visits One Arrowhead Drive signs a one-day contract and officially retires a Chiefs for life Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Tamba Hali is voted the 43rd-best player in the NFL by his peers on Top 100 Players of 2014 View some of the top plays from Tamba Hali's career in Kansas City Check out some of Tamba Hali's best plays from his career Take a look at the Top 10 Tamba Hali photos from weeks 1-8 Hali's leadership goes beyond what you see on the field on Sundays One of the best pass rushers in franchise history recalls the first sack of his career Las Vegas has never seen an Indian restaurant like the new Tamba at Town Square—and that includes the original Tamba A longtime Strip staple located at the former Hawaiian Marketplace retail center Tamba was first opened in 2003 by Sunny Dhillon who grew up working in his parents’ restaurants Tamba was a traditional Indian restaurant that eventually shifted its focus to catering for special events we were the ones to call and we helped them craft that experience,” Dhillon says When the demise of the Hawaiian Marketplace became imminent there were no plans to bring Tamba back to life but Dhillon’s father wanted the family to continue its restaurant legacy “We’d seen 10-12 Indian restaurants open [after Tamba] but the massive miss in all of it is that everybody buys the same thing and does the same thing—the same spice profile from Restaurant Depot We wanted to be really different,” Dhillon explains The vision came to life in December with a new luxurious dining destination: an 80-seat dining room plus 60-seat lounge known as Bar Jadu; a strong emphasis on innovative cocktails with an Indian-inspired program created by bar director Giuseppe Gonzalez; and a bold modern menu anchored by executive chef Anand Singh who Dhillon recruited from the acclaimed Arbol in Cabo San Lucas “and it was very meticulously done in every design aspect,” Dhillon says “It was one of the most insane mechanical builds because there are five [cooking vent] hoods running through three stories carrying charcoal smoke The kitchen is stocked with world-class equipment Josper ovens where we bake large format dishes of octopus and cauliflower and New York Strip Wagyu “The idea was to give our talent enough equipment that there would be no excuses and the versatility of their skill set can be fully used.” The combination of a fine-dining atmosphere—seldom seen at Town Square—and a fresh take on Indian cuisine has been causing a bit of a buzz and that’s what the team wants; Dhillon says his goal is to make the list of The World’s 50 Best Restaurants something no local venue in a casino or otherwise has yet achieved yuzu lime chat aioli and Amaranto eel sauce with the Angara Wagyu ($100) not far behind But those flashy shareable options are not the only way to go at Tamba which also has wok section on the menu including Hakka noodle stirfry ($24) and lobster fried rice ($42) Charcoal and live fire dishes are the heart of the menu including lemongrass fish tikka ($30) and Morita Murgh ($28) chicken thigh kebabs flavored with guajillo chile served with butter chat masala and harissa garlic hummus and traditionalists will find their favorites like samosa chaat ($22) and a selection of curries and biryani and “We’ve had nothing but the best reviews coming in … and that was the intention,” Dhillon says “Let’s try to do something extraordinary in the city we’ve represented for so long a high level of food accessible to real people who don’t have to go through the politics of casinos.” TAMBA 6671 Las Vegas Blvd. South #A117, 702-798-7889, tambalasvegas.com Click HERE to subscribe for free to the Weekly Fix, the digital edition of Las Vegas Weekly! 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He's now the newest member of the Tigers roster Tamba started all 32 games he appeared in last season and averaged 11.3 points We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it OK Privacy policy Before the Kansas City Chiefs' Week 14 game the franchise inducted Tamba Hali into the Chiefs' Hall of Fame making him the 53rd individual and 49th player to earn this coveted honor The legendary defender spoke with reporters after the ceremony It's one of those experiences – it's hard for me," said Hali I think about my (Former Teaneck High School) head coach (Dennis Heck) from high school – nothing about me It's more about the people who have surrounded me to be in the position that I am in so it's really not about me; it's about those people." to have Justin (Houston) – Justin was the guy – DJ Thomas Gafford – to just have all of those guys around," said Hali reflecting on his teammates support "it brings back memories because we did put in some time while we were (together) and to celebrate it with them He was named to the 2006 NFL All-Rookie Team was selected to the Pro Bowl five consecutive seasons from 2011-15 and was named to the AP All-Pro second team twice (2011 and 2013) Hali earned AFC Defensive Player of the Week honors four times in his career — The Kansas City Chiefs are set to honor one of the team’s greatest defenders Sunday night at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium Linebacker Tamba Hali will be inducted into the Chiefs Hall of Fame in front of roughly 100 other former Chiefs Players Hali will be inducted at halftime of the game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday Night Football (you can watch the game on KSHB 41 who was the team’s first-round pick in the 2006 NFL Draft will also get fans fired up before the game RELATED | Chiefs plan cell phone light show on Sunday Night Football Hali played 12 seasons with the Chiefs and sits second in team history in sacks with 89.5 He was elected to the Pro Bowl six teams and earned second-team All Pro twice Here’s a look at key fan times for Sunday’s game: Report a typo 2025Assassin's Creed Shadows: Chasuriyama Kofun Walkthrough (Tamba)In this Assassin's Creed Shadows walkthrough we're taking you through the Chasuriyama Kofun in the Tamba region For more tips, tricks, and guides for Assassin's Creed Shadows, head to the IGN wiki @ https://www.ign.com/wikis/assassins-creed-shadows/ rich—one might even say sultry—and recipes are filled with flavors that saturate the taste buds make your way to Tamba Las Vegas at Town Square a newly opened Indian restaurant that adds contemporary touches and artful presentations to the traditional dining experience Tamba long held court on the Las Vegas Strip before closing years ago but thankfully for many a tourist and local alike helmed by restaurateur Sunny Dhillon and executive chef Anand Singh thoughtfully designed space with a minimalist upscale feel made up of a 60-seat bar and lounge soundtracked by a DJ spinning out downtempo tunes and a lively main dining room Start the Tamba Las Vegas experience by perusing the cocktail menu—an art book-like menu with stories that tell the tales of the cocktails you’ll be drinking It must be acknowledged that the combination of ingredients within the cocktails are beyond creative and intriguing One favorite is the deliciously curious Crown Lassi Luxe made with Tahitian vanilla bean-infused vodka soda and Alphonso mango topped with rose dust and crushed pistachios The Peacock Martini probably best demonstrates the creativity that director of beverage Giuseppe Gonzalez brought to the menu The cocktail is made using a pousse café-style technique meaning the ingredients are layered on one another—it’s mixed with gin citrus solution and vapor-distilled house tonic syrup Now that your taste buds and interests are piqued dive into a divine menu of traditional dishes with contemporary twists beginning with a delightful threesome of specialty naan (garlic cilantro goat cheese and togarashi and black truffle and fluer del sel) Must-order starters include the traditional baked samosa chaat this version with the puff pastry filled with masala potatoes and green peas served with drops of pomegranate seeds and a chickpea curry Indian tuna crudo and mixed sashimi platter all cool and spark the palate And the sea bass Amritsari is made with pieces of fried sea bass served with a mint salsa and kimchi salad Main dishes include the Indian rice staple biryani with chicken Don’t miss the dishes made in a traditional charcoal-fired josper a cooking contraption that is a cross between a grill and oven a cut of bright purple cauliflower resting in a to-die-for green coconut curry and broccoli purée with a touch of Japanese chili oil 10 ounces of angara-spiced New York wagyu sauced with saffron porcini mushrooms and a balsamic curry glaze The seafood route has a don’t-miss tawa charred octopus with beetroot and chat aioli Traditional wok-cooked dishes and curries with herbs and spices shipped from India round out the menu order the already-popular matcha ras malai made with the traditional cheese flat dumplings that have been amped up with pistachio Town Square Las Vegas, 702.798.7889. tambalasvegas.com Click here for your free subscription to the weekly digital edition of Las Vegas Magazine In addition to the latest edition emailed to every week money-saving offers from some of the most exciting attractions And Las Vegas Magazine is full of informative content such as restaurants to visit you’ll find what you’re looking for within this high-end retail center The Paris Las Vegas restaurant offers brunch all week long From Mother’s and Father’s Day to graduations there’s a perfect location for every occasion The start of the Kansas City Chiefs training camp at Missouri Western State University in St and players are preparing for the new season Some players from last year's Super Bowl LVIII winning team have used the offseason to train ahead of camp Chiefs legend Tamba Hali has notably worked with young defensive line standouts George Karlaftis and Felix Anudike-Uzomah throughout the offseason He released another video montage of his training with the duo "I enjoyed training with George and Felix during the off-season," Hali posted to his X account The Chiefs Hall of Famer spent his 12-year career in Kansas City the fourth most by any Chiefs defender in team history He's proven throughout his career and after retirement to have the secret formula for taking your game to the next level as he was selected to the Pro Bowl five consecutive seasons from 2011-15 and named to the AP All-Pro second team twice (2011 and 2013) You don't have permissions to access this page Senegalese football icon Sadio Mané and his wife Aisha Tamba have welcomed their first child just 14 months after their widely publicised wedding The joyous news was seemingly confirmed by Mané’s Saudi Pro League club, Al Nassr who recently shared a heartfelt video of the footballer walking through the club’s facility while reciting a powerful verse from the Quran The Senegal star did not stutter when asked about his potential plans to start a family with his young wife Mané recited Al-Kahf Ayat 46: “Wealth and children are the adornment of this worldly life but the everlasting good deeds are far better with your Lord in reward and in hope.” The club captioned the post on Instagram: “A new blessing for Sadio Mané Wishing him and his family endless joy…Allah provided them with its righteousness and made her one of His righteous servants.” Reports suggest that Mané, one of the highest-paid African footballers in the world, and his 19-year-old wife welcomed their baby in Saudi Arabia  While speculation swirls that the newborn has been named ‘Aissata’ Pulse Sports cannot verify the authenticity of these claims as of the time of this report Mané, who has always been vocal about his love for family, previously shared his desire to have multiple children.  Speaking to Senepeopleplus and I will thank Him no matter what.” The former Liverpool star even left the door open for more Months after tying the knot in a lavish ceremony in Senegal Sadio Mane’s wife has graduated from secondary school Mané and Aisha’s love story has captivated fans with their union steeped in cultural tradition.  Both hail from Senegal’s Casamance region The couple reportedly met through family connections when Aisha was just 16.  which received full blessings from Aisha’s family was arranged with the agreement that they would wait until she turned 18 before making it official.  Her father has openly praised Mané’s humility and deep respect for tradition Pulse Sports reported that their wedding, a traditional Islamic ceremony, took place in early January last year in Keur Massar Aisha, who was still a student when they met, successfully completed her studies with Mané’s support Former champion has hailed Evra ahead of his MMA debut Paris Saint-Germain's top scoring forward is a doubt for the Champions League semi-final second leg clash against Arsenal FIFA has relegated one African club over match-fixing allegations Time and where to watch Nigeria's Efe Ajagba take on Congo's Martin Bakole in a fight for African boxing king Time and where to watch Flying Eagles of Nigeria's 2nd U20 AFCON group game against Young Atlas Lions of Morocco Former England player who rejected the chance to represent the Nigerian national team now wants to replace Eric Chelle See what fans are saying about the robbery of Nigerian boxer Efe Ajagba against Congolese star Martin Bakole as Battle of Africa ends in a draw Artificial intelligence weighs in on the speculations surrounding Victor Osimhen's future The Swiss star has clapped back at her critics once more CR7 celebrated the two leading women in his life with a special message has grabbed the headlines with a stunning outfit while attending a concert Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella was emotional wiping away tears as he spoke about the personal challenges his son's autism has brought upon him Max Verstappen welcomes his first child with Kelly Piquet just days before racing in the 2025 Miami Grand Prix Love may have brought them to Italy but it could not keep the world's most followed female footballer and her Brazilian boyfriend together Barcelona unveil a bold new El Clásico kit featuring Travis Scott's Cactus Jack logo in partnership with Spotify Afrobeats finds the fast lane as three Nigerian stars rev up the soundtrack for the most anticipated racing film of the year World 100m champion Sha'Carri Richardson featured in a WHOOP star-studded ad alongside Liverpool football captain Virgil van Dijk and other sporting stars Jannik Sinner is set to make his comeback from a doping ban amid swirling rumours of a new romance Hulk married his ex-wife's niece for the second time in back in January Junelle Bromfield and Noah Lyles delved into details on their wedding plans set for spring 2026 lovebirds Noah Lyles and Junelle Bromfield gave more details on their high profile wedding scheduled to happen in Spring 2026 Victor Osimhen's girlfriend embarked on a mini-vacation to Dubai with their adorable daughter Yung Miami has responded to the claims on social media that she's chasing after Cleveland Brown's newest recruit Shadeur Sanders Maya Jama was at Wembley to cheer on Ruben Dias as Pep Guardiola's team reached a third successive FA Cup final Tamba Hali is one of the most beloved players in Kansas City Chiefs history and has taken on a role as a mentor for some of the team's young pass rushers His tireless work with Felix Anudike-Uzomah and George Karlaftis during the offseason has become the stuff of legend Hali was awarded a Super Bowl LVIII ring last week marking an important milestone in his relationship with the Chiefs in his retirement Hali showed off his new hardware in a picture that was posted to his Twitter page on Monday giving fans a glimpse of the impressive ring that Kansas City fought so hard for last season Though he isn't on the team's coaching staff in an official capacity Hali is a fixture of Kansas City's culture and seems keen to continue helping the Chiefs however possible Check out what fans had to say when they saw Hali's glamor picture with his Super Bowl LVIII ring: Kansas City Chiefs Chairman and CEO Clark Hunt has announced that former Chiefs Linebacker/Defensive End Tamba Hali will be the 2024 inductee into the Chiefs Hall of Fame Hali is the 53rd individual and 49th player to earn this coveted honor The official enshrinement ceremony into the Chiefs Hall of Fame will be held during Chiefs Legends Weekend at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium this fall "My family and I are thrilled to announce Tamba Hali as this year's inductee into the Chiefs Hall of Fame," Chiefs Chairman and CEO Clark Hunt said he has inspired our fans with electrifying performances on the field and outstanding character off the field Tamba was respected and admired by his teammates as he moved from defensive end to outside linebacker in his fourth season and quickly became a Pro Bowler establishing him as one of the great defensive players in Chiefs history And he is perhaps even more impressive off the field Tamba's remarkable personal journey has molded a man of integrity He has given back to the community in Kansas City Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Tamba Hali (91) points after a play during the Nov 2008 home game against the San Diego Chargers Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Tamba Hali (91) lines up before the ball is snapped during a 2012 home game Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Tamba Hali (91) stands at the line of scrimmage before the ball is snapped during the Dec 2012 away game against the Oakland Raiders Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Tamba Hali (91) takes a break by sitting in the shade during a 2014 training camp practice Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Tamba Hali (91) at the line of scrimmage during the game against the Houston Texans Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Tamba Hali (91) tapes his fingers prior to the game against the Indianapolis Colts Kansas City Chiefs outside linebacker Tamba Hali (91) waits in the tunnel prior to the game against the Tennessee Titans Kansas City Chiefs outside linebacker Tamba Hali (91) high fives teammates after being introduced prior to the game against the Tennessee Titans Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Tamba Hali (91) looks on from the bench in the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos in Denver GEHA Drum Deck honoree Tamba Hali prior to the NFL divisional playoff game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Houston Texans at Arrowhead Stadium on January 12 Tamba Hali enjoying his retirement day at Arrowhead Lamar Hunt sought an annual holiday bowl for Kansas City The annual Army-Navy game is one of the great traditions in college sports The event originally began with a partnership between the Chiefs and JE Dunn Construction Lamar Hunt's early memories of great moments Anthony Nlebem Senegalese star Sadio Mane welcomes first child with Aisha Tamba and FIFA/CAF Accredited Journalist with over a decade of sports reporting.Has a deep understanding of the Nigerian and global sports landscape and skills in delivering comprehensive and insightful sports content $(document).ready(function(){(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({})}); ShareSaveCommentBusinessSportsMoneyHow Former Chiefs Pro Bowler Tamba Hali Became George Karlaftis’ MentorByJeff Fedotin Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights Jeff Fedotin covers the Kansas City Chiefs and sports business.Follow AuthorAug 07 08:00am EDTShareSaveCommentFormer Chiefs edge rusher Tamba Hali helps current Chiefs edge rusher George Karlaftis with jujitsu .. the 101 Awards ceremony has served as a celebration of the prior NFL season the 2023 banquet at the Westin at Crown Center in Kansas City helped set the stage for the grind of the pending offseason the 2022 first-round pick wasn’t at the 101 Awards dinner in February the Kansas City Chiefs’ director of player engagement “I’ve watched your film,” the second-year Chiefs defensive end told him the Chiefs edge rusher drafted 30th overall in 2022 the Chiefs edge rusher drafted 20th overall in 2006 They trained two-to-three times a week for a month a half pass rush skills and footwork drills to further hone a player who had five-and-a-half sacks in his last seven games and another in the AFC Championship Game “George has all the attributes it takes,” Hali exclusively shared Former Chiefs edge rusher Tamba Hali helps current Chiefs edge rusher George Karlaftis with his pass .. which he said applies to pass rushing because of its emphasis on leverage and moving your hips They’d often do pass rush drills before or after sometimes working out at Karlaftis’ gym in Lee’s Summit a great mentor,” Karlaftis said.” I’m always looking forward to working with him.” They continued to discuss edge rushing technique during the Chiefs’ organized team activities (OTAs) who recorded 89.5 sacks during his 12 years in Kansas City asked how the offensive lineman were setting in their stance emphasizing the importance in engaging with them before the opposition can make contact They also bonded over their immigrant status discussing what individual success can mean for their native countries wants to create a music festival in America where Liberians can go to showcase their talents before leaving for the Unites States at age 10 to escape civil war in his native country Karlaftis moved to the United States from Athens in the eighth grade “It’s a little bit different for us,” Hali said “We have a little bit of a chip on our shoulder.” Tamba Hali (second from left) helped teach George Karlaftis (third from left) jujitsu at Hali's home .. He also reached out to new Colorado head coach Deion Sanders which is in the midst of a major roster and staff overhaul but he hopes to help the Buffaloes in the future Perhaps being a pass rush coach is Hali’s future “I enjoy sharing wisdom that I’ve gotten over the years,” he said “If there’s a way I can turn it into a means Hali said teaching comes naturally since his father taught math and science at Teaneck High in New Jersey where Tamba starred on the football field — and also received a B in his strict father’s class Karlaftis has met his children and been welcomed to his home which is why Tamba considers it more than a mentor/pupil relationship “There’s no business relationship there,” he said "The American Dream" as an expression – popularized by writer James Truslow Adams – was coined in the 1930s amidst the Great Depression It described a belief that individuals of all backgrounds – regardless of their respective circumstances – could lead a rich and full life in the United States there has perhaps never been an individual whose life and triumph fully represented those ideals like Tamba Hali "The way it's played out is like some kind of movie," Hali said who was announced as the Kansas City Chiefs' "Ring of Honor" selectee on Saturday is a tangible representation of what it means to achieve greatness despite humble – and often horrifying – beginnings A child stranded in war-torn Liberia for the first decade of his life Hali made a harrowing escape from his homeland at the age of 10 to live with his father in New Jersey His escape meant separating from his mother "I [was] ducking bullets and running away from people killing civilians [in Liberia]…[When I got to the U.S.] Tamba's going to be in the Hall of Fame when it's all said and done.'" Hali overcame those obstacles and countless others on a path that eventually led to Kansas City He was a high school football star and an All-American at Penn State along the way A relative newcomer to football who was more interested in basketball and soccer as a child He racked up eight sacks as a rookie – the most on the team – and only ascended from there Hali – who spent 12 seasons with the Chiefs from 2006 through 2017 – went on to record the second-most sacks (89.5) and forced fumbles (33) in franchise history during his remarkable career Only the legendary Derrick Thomas recorded more of each for the red and gold He earned two All-Pro nods (2011 and 2013) and six-straight Pro Bowl nominations from 2010 through 2015 consistently wreaking havoc on the opposition as one of the league's most-feared edge rushers but his efforts away from the gridiron were even more significant Hali has donated tens of thousands of dollars to causes in West Africa throughout the years including $50,000 to construct a 70-bed Ebola treatment unit in 2014 Those efforts – coupled with his consistent and dedicated philanthropic endeavors in both Kansas City and New Jersey – made Hali the Chiefs' nominee for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award in 2014 Hali's journey has been nothing short of remarkable and as fans gathered at the annual "Draft Fest" celebration on the stadium grass last Saturday they had an opportunity to show Hali their appreciation for not only his play I'm just really grateful to all the people that had to do with where I am today," Hali said "Being around the people that surround me today – my people – they're proud of me." It's a life that's simply a modern embodiment of "The American Dream," epitomizing Adams' words from 1931: "…It's a dream of social order in which each man and each woman shall be able to attain to the fullest stature of which they are innately capable and be recognized by others for what they are." Hali's unwavering spirit has proven capable of wonders and now set to join the Ring of Honor later this year this war-zone escapee turned football star and humanitarian will be recognized forever Early Bird Registration Open Now; Event Also Offering a Youth 1K Diaper Dash and Special Appearance by Chiefs Hall of Famers Tamba Hali and Neil Smith A member of the Chiefs has now won the challenge in four of the last five seasons Caruthers Recognized at the Club's Week 16 Home Game vs the Houston Texans was dedicated to sharing the world of technology with young people Holthus has served as the "Voice of the Chiefs" since 1994 Hall visited soldiers stationed at the Illesheim Storck Barracks at U.S Army Garrison Ansbach in Germany last week Three members of the Chiefs Cheer Team will represent their Native heritage on Monday night GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium nominated for "Best NFL Stadium" and "Best NFL Stadium Food" It all hinged on the match between India and New Zealand they finished top of Group A and set up a semi-final date with Australia it would have been South Africa playing against them in Dubai had to return to Lahore in a matter of a day to prepare for their semi-final against South Africa some of the boys went for some sightseeing I guess it was quite enjoyable from that perspective For other guys it was just another day to recover And we're going to be preparing and getting as ready as we can for tomorrow's clash." Asked if South Africa will be wary of New Zealand's spinners further adding that he is confident of his bowlers too "I think just their bowling as a whole in New Zealand It's quite a disciplined bowling attack they don't give you much to score from so you really got to be decisive as an opening batter," Bavuma said don't give you much to score from and are able to kind of squeeze the game and force you to make a mistake we know that we're going to have to work hard We're going to have to bat ourselves into a position where we can almost make the play against them "And no different to how we generally go about our batting innings we're also quite confident in our bowling attack it'll be a good show and offering between the two bowling attacks I don't think there's a lot between the two bowling attacks I guess tomorrow it will be up to whoever shows up and executes based on the day." Kane Williamson scored two centuries in two innings the last two times these two teams met in the tri-series in Pakistan Do South Africa have a plan in place for the veteran batter I obviously won't release what those plans are," Bavuma said you know that as a team you've got to raise your intensity come that when the player comes in you've got to make sure that you execute your plans accordingly and make sure whatever opportunity that he gives you There's a lot of injury concerns within the South Africa camp did not delve too much into it as did not rule their regular members from playing in the semis "Aiden [Markram] - he's doing his fitness test I guess we'll know at the end of this practice where it stands with him we're quite hopeful in terms of the guys that we have George [Linde] - he's coming in as a traveling reserve if anything doesn't go according to plan from that perspective," Bavuma said it will be their first trip to the Champions Trophy final since winning the inaugural edition in 1998 Ashutosh Sharma Shows Why He's DC's Bonafide Troubleshooter IPL Venue Analysis: Will PBKS end their winless drought in Dharamsala Mohammed Shami's Downfall Underlines SRH's Mediocre IPL 2025 Krunal Pandya Is Proving To Be RCB's Trump Card In IPL 2025 Wasted Potential To Frontline Pace Sensation — The Reinvention Of Prasidh Krishna IPL 2025: Who Is Leading The Points Table After Match 50 IPL 2025: Who Holds The Orange And Purple Cap After Match 50 Mumbai Indians End 12-Year Winless Streak In Jaipur With Record Win Against RR Nehal Wadhera - Punjab Kings’ Ultimate Problem Solver Sadio Mane reveals desire for four children with Aisha Tamba Sadio Mane and his teenage wife Aisha Tamba have held a 'bapteme' ceremony for their newborn daughter Animata in their homeland of Senegal before Tamba returned to school to complete her studies She only left school eight months ago to join Mane in Saudi Arabia following his move to Al-Nassr in 2023 but the couple welcomed their first child together earlier this month and had her naming ceremony last Thursday The traditional 'bapteme' naming ceremony took place in Senegal's capital city and was celebrated at Mane's uncle's house Tamba's mother made a grand arrival in a traditional yellow dress while her father dressed in all-white for the joyous occasion A video from the ceremony showed family members dancing and clapping as they celebrated Animata's naming ceremony Much has been made of the age gap between Mane and his wife given he was 31 when they married Mane is believed to have met Tamba when she was aged 16 and paid for her final years in school with her father revealing the star first set eyes on her 'more than two years' before the wedding Tamba's father said last year: 'My wife and Aisha visited their (Mane's) family one day and this is where he met her for the first time 'He [Mane] probably saw something special in her and his parents appreciated her as well agreed on everything and waited for this day to happen They were not dating because Aisha was still young.' Mane spoke about starting a family with Tamba as he revealed how many children he would like to have with his wife I would say three or four (children),' he told Senepeopleplus 'Except that it is God who decides and I will thank Him no matter what I am leaning more towards three or four and we will see about the rest.' Mane returned to Saudi Arabia shortly after Thursday's ceremony to play in Al-Nassr's match against Al-Kholood on Friday night and he dedicated his goal to his baby daughter by doing a rocking motion for his celebration Our newsletter gives you access to a curated selection of the most important stories daily Connect With Us : 0242202447 | 0551484843 | 0266361755 | 059 199 7513 | The couple married in a ceremony in Senegal on January 7 (Image: magvision_evens_officiel/Instagram) Senegal superstar Sadio Mane has always been known for his humility, generosity and commitment both on and off the pitch A year ago, the world caught a glimpse of the man behind the footballer when he tied the knot with Aisha Tamba in an intimate ceremony in Dakar Now, one year into their marriage curiosity surrounds the couple who have kept their private life under wraps since that special day The wedding, held on January 7, 2024, in Keur Massar, was a celebration steeped in tradition and love Here is everything you need to know about Aisha Tamba the 19-year-old woman that secretly got married to Senegal and Al-Nassr forward Sadio Mane last weekend Mane, who now plays for Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia wore elegant traditional Senegalese attire while Aisha dazzled in a mermaid-style laced dress The simplicity of the ceremony, with family and close friends in attendance reflected the values that define Mane’s character The images shared by @Magvision_Evens_Officiel on Instagram offered fans a rare look into the life of the humble star as he and Aisha smiled amidst a floral backdrop that read "Mrs Mane." One year later, Aisha Tamba remains an enigma to the public The daughter of an architect from the Casamance region she grew up in an area rich in culture and tradition reportedly long-promised and steeped in mutual respect reflects their shared commitment to their roots and faith Explore significant January milestones in Kenyan football history including Gor Mahia's Super Cup victory at just 20 years old when she married Mane is said to embody qualities that drew the footballer to her—her devotion to Islam and her God-fearing nature “I promised myself that I would honor the commitment made long ago and I have done so with happiness,” Mane said at the time of his marriage While the couple has chosen to remain largely private those close to them describe their bond as one of deep understanding and mutual respect Her life in Casamance, a region bordered by Bambali, reflects her grounded upbringing. Mane’s continued investment in the area—building a hospital and stadium—underscores his dedication to his community and hints at the shared values that likely strengthen their marriage “Sadio has always been a man of the people,” a family friend said Kenya has fallen behind neighbours Tanzania and Uganda in its preparation for co-hosting CHAN in February the Mane-Tamba union has quietly weathered the pressures of Mane’s high-profile career From his pivotal role in captaining Senegal to their second consecutive Africa Cup of Nations to his flourishing career in the Saudi Pro League Mane’s professional life has been demanding his ability to stay true to his values and roots suggests a strong foundation at home The decision to keep Aisha out of the public eye may be deliberate—a choice to protect their marriage from the relentless scrutiny that comes with Mane’s fame While there have been no public appearances or interviews featuring Aisha since the wedding the silence has only added to the intrigue surrounding her who has been named the side's captain for the tournament stated in no uncertain terms why Harambee Stars have to win the Mapinduzi Cup with the 2024 CHAN tournament around the corner recognizing the value of privacy in nurturing a relationship In an era where celebrity marriages often play out in the public eye the Mane-Tamba partnership offers a refreshing reminder of the beauty in simplicity and devotion Their first anniversary marks not only a year of marriage but also a continuation of their shared journey of faith and service Mane’s recent philanthropic projects and Aisha’s grounded presence suggest a couple deeply aligned in their priorities Though the world may yearn for glimpses into their life together their story remains one of quiet strength—a testament to the power of love rooted in faith While the footballer leads Senegal and continues to make his mark globally fans can’t help but wonder what the future holds for Mane and his wife Will they step into the spotlight or continue to cherish their private world but one thing is certain: Sadio Mane and Aisha Tamba’s bond Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen is reportedly mulling over possibly staying at Galatasaray for one more season Lamine Yamal earned high praise from Inter Milan defender Alessandro Former Super Eagles defender Taye Taiwo has advised Inter Milan on what they need to do to defeat Barcelona on Tuesday Ex-Besiktas midfielder Sinan Engin claims that Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk has treated Victor Osimhen unfairly Arsenal Wenger previewed Arsenal's upcoming UCL second leg clash against Paris Saint-Germain at Parc des Princes Ahmed Musa will captain the Nigeria Super Eagles at the Unity Cup in London later this month leading the team against Ghana and other nations Arsenal celebrate 26 years since Super Eagles legend Nwankwo Kanu’s unforgettable solo goal against Tottenham in the 1999 North London Derby A former Fenerbahce player has urged the team to sack Jose Mourinho Athletics great Usain Bolt arranged a front three of GOATS here is everything to know about Trent Alexander-Arnold's life and career After serving an entertaining goal-fest in the first leg Inter and Barcelona will go head-to-head at San Siro to book a place in the Champions League final With Trent Alexander-Arnold departing Liverpool is he the Premier League's greatest full-back of all time Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold announced his departure from the Reds today which has led to a lot of reactions on social media Moises Caicedo has expressed his pride and gratitude after being named Chelsea's Player of the Season by his teammates and the supporters An in-depth report has divulged the inside story of Trent Alexander-Arnold's decision to leave Liverpool for Real Madrid Leaf KYOTO Applications are now being accepted for the highly popular dinner event that will introduce you to the charms of Tamba wine and the food of Kyotamba! This event has been very popular, with participants saying, "Not only was I able to enjoy delicious wine and food, but I was also able to learn about the charms of the region in a step-by-step fashion. Each session has a different theme, so you can find the perfect experience for you. 美しい自然とお茶文化が息づく南山城。ホテルに滞在して地元グルメを楽しみながらのんびり過ごしませんか？ which was his 12th and final season in the league 2017 was also the year that Patrick Mahomes was a rookie with the Chiefs after the franchise moved up 18 spots to draft him with the 10th overall pick Tamba Hali hasn't played for the Kansas City Chiefs since 2017 "I can't say I saw all of these championships But I knew we had a great player that came in the building we wanted him to be on the field but..." Hali finished that sentence with a shrug Smith had been the Chiefs starter for the previous four seasons before the Chiefs drafted Mahomes and it became clear that he had taken them as far as they could go with him as the quarterback It was time to draft a franchise quarterback and that ended up being Mahomes who had the Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game in his first full year as a starter and helped them win the Super Bowl in his second full year as a starter He's now won three titles in five years Hali only played with Mahomes that one year but says that he knew Mahomes was a special player There were times when Smith and the Chiefs offense struggled during that 2017 season (a three-game losing streak to all three of the New York/New Jersey-based teams comes to mind) and fans were crying for the team to put Mahomes in Perhaps this was what Hali was alluding to The Chiefs went on to lose in the first round of the playoffs and that was all she wrote for Smith as the starting quarterback Mahomes had done enough in his lone appearance the week prior to justify winning the job moving forward and the rest is history ","https://fansided.com/",{"alt":"60","src":"61","url":"62"},{"type":"5z","value":"63"},"link","Minute Media","https://www.minutemedia.com/",{"text":"66","url":"67"},{"type":"65","value":"68"},"All Rights Reserved