…in Morocco, continuing their remarkable run in their debut appearance at the continental tournament. The match was a high-intensity contest, with both sides reduced to 10 players after receiving red cards during the first half. The first dismissal came early in the game, before Algeria were also shown a red card roughl…
…and the thousands of people who dedicate their lives to the game. “The expanded tournaments… were shared achievements, agreed together, delivered together.” Under Infantino’s leadership “there is silence where there should be accountability, distance where there should be openness”, they said. “That is why we have take…
…to hold preliminary discussions with AFC and CONCACAF about coordinating their own tournaments is to make sure the players under their jurisdictions have meaningful opportunities to compete. UEFA runs football in Europe, Concacaf does the same for North and Central America and the Caribbean, while the AFC governs the s…
…Super Falcons failed to reach the WAFCON semi-finals for the first time in the tournament's 14-edition historyNigeria will face South Africa in the African playoff to keep their 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup hopes alive PAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Nigeria's Super Falcons are out o…
…President of the Nigeria Fencing Federation, Adeyinka Samuel, described the tournament as historic and the fulfilment of a long-held dream. “This is a dream come true,” Samuel said. “Since my active fencing years, I have envisioned Nigeria hosting an event of this magnitude. We have already staged six international com…
…The championship will run from Saturday August 15 to Sunday August 23 in Aba. The tournament will produce two teams for promotion to the 2027 NWFL Championship. Group A features Kwara United Queens, Solo Wonders Babes, and Spunky Blazers FA. In Group B are C2E Sports Academy, Bayelsa Princesses and Lakeside Queens. Gro…
…6-4 victory over France in the bronze medal match. His only other appearance at the tournament came as a late substitute in England’s 2-1 semi-final defeat by Argentina. The court case comes as Toney continues his football career in Saudi Arabia, with the forward expected to appear before magistrates in September as th…
…something but you won’t be allowed to enjoy the fruits. We have nothing to show for the tournaments we went to, the only thing we get is criticisms in the media,” Taribo said.
…a remarkable turnaround for Justine Madugu’s side after their shock opening loss to tournament debutants Malawi. Nigeria had revived their campaign with a 1-0 win over Zambia despite playing much of that game with 10 players before sealing qualification with Wednesday’s commanding display against Egypt. The Super Falco…
…work of the FIFA President, Secretary General and administration for helping deliver the tournament. The organisation said the Rabat meeting should help strengthen its governance and restore confidence as it prepares for upcoming major events and challenges. Vanguard News The post 5 things FIFA decided at its crisis me…
…player Micael Leandro da Silva was k!lled after a TaÀ§a das Grotas amateur football tournament game. According to police, he was not the intended target and was mistakenly shot in Maceió, Brazil, on Saturday, August 1. He was taken to hospital but di£d from his injuries. Several other people were also hit by gunfire du…
…the 2022 US Open, and this will be their first time teaming up in the hard-court tune-up tournament in Mason, Ohio. The Williams sisters received a wild-card entry to play doubles at Wimbledon in June, but an injury to Serena prevented that from happening. They have won 14 major titles and three Olympic gold medals in…
…facility infrastructure.Iwobi has played in multiple Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournaments for Nigeria, winning silver and bronze in recent editions. He also featured at the 2018 World Cup in Russia. by Linda Ikeji at 05/08/2026 9:00 AM | Share this Story
…the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where he guided the United States to the Round of 16 in the tournament they co-hosted. Announcing the extension, U.S. Soccer Chief Executive Officer and Secretary General JT Batson said the new agreement reflects the federation’s long-term ambitions. Batson said, “Mauricio and his staff believe…
…superstar explained, made supporting Portugal feel entirely natural throughout the tournament."I supported Portugal at the World Cup because I'm a fan and he's my friend. Me and the legend chat back to back," the singer said.Watch
…after days of criticism - including Uefa's 55 nations threatening to boycott all Fifa tournaments - Infantino was forced to withdraw the plan. Wenger, who clarified he had no intention of following senior adviser Carlos Cordeiro in resigning, distanced himself from the FFE scheme. He asserted his belief in Fifa's role…
…will look different for six countries, as they have already secured their places in the tournament without having to go through the traditional qualification process. FIFA has awarded automatic qualification to the three main host nations: Spain, Portugal and Morocco: while Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay will also rec…
To buy US Open 2026 tickets, fans must purchase them through the official tournament website at USOpen.org or its authorised ticketing partner, Ticketmaster. With presales now over, tickets are available through the public sale and Ticketmaster Verified Resale Marketplace, with prices varying by seat category, stadium…
…beat Ghana 1-0 in Casablanca on Monday. Marie Ngah Manga scored her third goal of the tournament as they took control of Group D. The result means Cameroon now have six points and will progress as group winners. In the other game of the group, Mali edged a 3-2 victory over Cape Verde, who are the first country to be el…
…title defence had been hanging by a thread following a shock 3-2 opening defeat to tournament debutants Malawi, leaving Justine Madugu’s side under intense pressure heading into the Zambia fixture. Their task became even tougher just before halftime when defender Oluwatosin Demehin was sent off for bringing down Zambia…
…revealed his bombshell plans to sell a $4.2 billion (£3.1bn) stake in FIFA's flagship tournament to a private equity firm led by Joshua Kushner. The proposals have since been scrapped after opposition from UEFA, the North, Central America and Caribbean confederation (CONCACAF) and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)…
…to the demands of African football's calendar, including AFCON qualifying campaigns and tournament football on the continent.Benitez and Martinez, while experienced at the highest levels of club and international management in Europe, have not previously worked in Africa.Current Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle had been…
…helped my vocabulary and spelling ability. Today, I am very happy to hear the waves this tournament has made not only in our country but also beyond it, and I like to appreciate all of you who have made the game interesting. “Scrabble is a mind game. It is something that I will personally recommend even for our seconda…
…and private equity fund Thrive Eternal-would have handed commercial rights for major tournaments, including the men's and women's World Cups, to private backing.The proposal sparked unprecedented outrage across global football. UEFA led a fierce campaign against the initiative, with all 55 member associations threateni…
…In the second film, Happy unexpectedly hits and kills Virginia with a bad shot at a golf tournament.While discussing the twist in Happy Gilmore 2, she told Vanity Fair,When I found out that I was killed on page 12, I started laughing... I go, ‘I don’t care. It’s great. Happy can’t be happy.'After her appearance in the…