…the political support of fans, the political support of the players, former players, coaches. "And the second option, that he goes to the elections in March, but in that case I think he will have a candidate against him. I don't know yet who." by Linda Ikeji at 24/08/2026 2:26 PM | Share this Story

…Arsenal and Coventry.The two managers, who played against each other as players and coaches, are now set to rekindle their relationship on the touchline in the top flight.

…offices in 36 states and the FCT, the referees’ association, players’ representatives, coaches and other bodies also have representatives across the states. “So why are they making the FAs superior to others? The best bet is to give all the federating units an equal number of votes.” Former international and Chairman o…

…statement, despite efforts to save his life, Chinedu di£d at the hospital. Teammates, coaches, club officials, supporters and other members of the football community have expressed grief over the loss of the young player, whose promising career has been cut short. Chinedu previously played for Kano Pillars before joini…

…also gives Forlán an opportunity to establish himself as one of the country's leading coaches after previously working with clubs including Peñarol and Atenas. Uruguay will now enter a new era under one of their most iconic players, with supporters hoping Forlán can reproduce some of the magic he delivered on the pitch…

…we came into camp with hunger, and our relationship with the administration and our coaches was open and sincere. Today, it appears to be a different story entirely.” His comments come after the Super Falcons were eliminated from the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations by Cameroon in the quarter-finals on Sunday, a defe…

…prospects, comprising 100 boys and 50 girls drawn mainly from Oyo State, as well as 15 coaches, with one coach assigned to every 10 players. Reflecting on the motivation behind the initiative while speaking with The PUNCH at the venue in Ibadan, Nigerian basketball icon and founder of the Aminu Good Works Foundation, A…

…equally to everyone, the rules that represent the very values many WNBA players and coaches have publicly advocated for."The debate over transgender inclusion in women's basketball intensified last month after Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham said she wanted "to protect young girls in a locker room, or young girls…

Premier League to Kick Off 2026/27 Season with record nine new coaches The 2026/27 English Premier League campaign will kick off with an unprecedented level of managerial turnover, as nine of the 20 top-flight clubs prepare to begin the season under new leadership. The figure represents the highest number of pre-season…

…people. Through this initiative, we are producing athletes who will also become coaches, sports scientists, physiotherapists, administrators, entrepreneurs, researchers and innovators. We are investing in human capital that will continue to serve our nation long after competitive careers have ended,” he said. The minis…

…to even more areas of U.S. Soccer while helping strengthen the pathways for players, coaches and teams across the Federation. “We want to try to have a lasting impact on the sport in the country that has welcomed us so warmly and for that impact to extend beyond results on the field,” he stated. Pochettino’s side will…

…of the most prominent events in African football, recognising top-performing players, coaches, and nations on the continent each year. Hosting the ceremony would mark a significant moment for Lagos as a sporting destination.The announcement by Governor Sanwo-Olu on his social media page has started generating reactions…

…Centre for Culture and Creative Arts, bringing together the continent’s top players, coaches, administrators and football stakeholders. The governing body is yet to announce the official date of the ceremony or confirm the full list of award categories. Nigeria lands major CAF event The announcement further strengthens…

…AdelekeAdeleke has already trained with Chelsea and Ligue 1 club Strasbourg, impressing coaches at both clubs during his visitsThe Flying Eagles striker scored a brace as Nigeria beat Ghana 4-2 at the ongoing WAFU B U20 Championship in Ivory CoastPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Chel…

…taking over as national team coach, after a disastrous World Cup in which two different coaches oversaw three losses. “His contract is for a period of four years,” the FTF said in a press release, confirming reports that had been circulating for several days. Chaabani won the African Champions League twice and five Tun…

…of service from Didier and his staff. "I also have a special thought today for all my coaches. Needless to say, I have high ambitions for the French national team." Diallo described the new head coach as a "legend" of French football. "The appointment of Zinedine Zidane as head coach of the French national team is a so…

…injuries, which currently allows play to stop while they receive treatment and gives coaches an opportunity to speak to players.Under the proposed law, if a referee allows medical staff onto the pitch to treat a goalkeeper, the team's manager must nominate an outfield player to leave the field for one minute. If no pla…

…former Liverpool and Spain midfielder rose to prominence as one of Europe’s brightest coaches by guiding Bayer Leverkusen to an unbeaten German league and cup double in the 2023/24 season. However, he lasted just seven months in the Real Madrid hotseat. Appointed last year, he departed the Spanish giants in January. Al…

…payments of $5,000 and $2,000 respectively. On coaching incentives, Dikko disclosed that coaches will receive $5,000 if their athlete wins gold. He further revealed that athletes are on a daily allowance of $200, while coaches receive $250 per day. There are also special bonuses under special circumstances," Dikko said…

…“who are those that are the real actors on the pitch? The players, the referees and the coaches and here they don’t have the opportunity to manage their own affairs, while those that are not active are the people calling the shots. That is why we are having this problem.” He continued, “out of 44 voting rights, the FAs…

…be gone. I'll just turn away. I know there are other countries where national team head coaches are treated even worse. I love this job but I am by Linda Ikeji at 24/07/2026 1:44 PM | Share this Story

…under the carpet now will not fly,” the 45-year-old lawyer said. “Too many felt this… coaches, players, fans… that this was too close to the game.” Klaveness, who says she is not a contender to take on Infantino in the presidential election next year, is equally critical of the proposal by South America to increase the…

…specific areas where there is room for improvement, and I am confident that the coaches, technical teams and players will implement the necessary improvements. This will ensure even greater successes for African National Teams in future FIFA World Cups," he said. To build on the achievements, Motsepe announced that CAF…

…"Joao deserves everything he gets from the game. He's the type of professional that coaches love and players love, so he will go on to be the outstanding player that we know he is." The arrival of Gomes comes during a significant mid-market overhaul for the Europa League champions. Villa moved for Gomes after Chelsea a…

…to be so close. The players and Thomas gave it everything today and the squad, coaches and staff could not have worked harder during the tournament. “I would like to thank them all, and also give my heartfelt thanks to our wonderful fans here in the USA and at home.” England will now face France in Saturday’s third-pla…