Nigeria’s Super Falcons will be without defenders Oluwatosin Demehin and midfielder Jennifer Echegini for their final Group C match at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after both players were suspended by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). The suspensions come after Nigeria’s hard-fought 1-0 vi…
…after taking charge in 2019. Co-chair Josh Kroenke said discussions with the former midfielder during the recruitment process centred less on tactics and more on culture. Kroenke said, "When the time came to hire Mikel, the entire conversation we had with him was about culture and reinventing that. "You could see him l…
…to win a free-kick on the edge of the penalty area following a challenge from Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes. However, Video Assistant Referee (VAR) officials advised referee JoÀ£o Pinheiro to conduct an on-field review under the "mistaken identity" provision. After reviewing the footage, Pinheiro overturned the…
…said he would resign if Conte was chosen, reportedly wanting Brazil-born former Italy midfielder Thiago Motta to be given the job. The post Mancini named new Italy national team coach appeared first on Vanguard News.
…Romano, an agreement on personal terms is almost done with both players. England midfielder Henderson has a year left on his Brentford contract, but the Bees are willing to let him leave on a free transfer. Ex-England striker Welbeck, 35, is keen on moving to Stamford Bridge and there is optimism from Chelsea's side th…
…Africa's senior women's national team, Banyana Banyana. 4. Robyn Moodaly is an attacking midfielder known for her creativity and technical ability. 5. Gabriela Salgado is a forward who has represented South Africa at several major international tournaments. 6. Salgado was born in Johannesburg, Gauteng, to a Portuguese…
…to take the top honourFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Cape Verde midfielder Sidny Lopes Cabral has been awarded the 2026 FIFA World Cup goal of the tournament, following his remarkable curling strike against Argentina in the Round of 32.The Blue Sharks had pushed Lionel Messi's Argentina all the w…
…football administrators and government officials gathered to honour the 25-year-old midfielder.The ceremony drew mourners from across the football community, with grief clearly visible throughout the service. South Africa said a tearful goodbye to Jayden Adams on Sunday, July 25, as the country laid the 25-year-old foo…
…season with good energy, that’s going to be important.” The 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. Appoin…
Barcelona’s Women midfielder, Aitana Bonmati, has named three players that deserves to win the men's Ballon d'Or this year. Bonmati, who won the 2023 female Ballon d'Or, named Argentina captain Lionel Messi and Spain duo Rodri and Pau Cubarsi to win the prestigious individual Golden Ball trophy. Speaking to Mundo Depor…
Super Eagles midfielder Joe Aribo headlines a list of Nigeria internationals still searching for new clubs ahead of the 2026/27 season, alongside winger Henry Onyekuru and forward Peter Olayinka, with several other established names also yet to find a fresh home following the expiry of their contracts, PUNCH Sports Ext…
…to a move to north London, Newcastle are understood to have no intention of selling the midfielder this summer. by Linda Ikeji at 25/07/2026 3:39 PM | Share this Story
…Maresca that he is the profile City need should Rodri depart.Rodri, City's Spanish midfielder and 2024 Ballon d'Or winner, is said to be attracted to a move to Real Madrid, per Metro. His potential exit would leave a significant gap in City's squad, and the club appears to be assessing wide attacking options as part of…
…Rodri's case has strengthened considerably following Spain's World Cup triumph. Spain midfielder Rodri has emerged as a frontrunner for the 2026 Ballon d'Or award after guiding La Roja to win the FIFA World Cup. Photo by Carl RecineImagesThe Manchester City midfielder made 122 line-breaking passes across his eight appe…
…on the 2026 FIFA World Cup, putting the national team under serious scrutinyThe former midfielder is set to replace his ex-AC Milan teammate Gennaro Gattuso in the roleFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! AC Milan legend Andrea Pirlo is reportedly set to become the next head coach of the Italy men's na…
…this summer. Roberto Mancini, who led Italy to Euro 2020 glory, and former Azzurri midfielder Andrea Pirlo are other candidates for the vacancy. Malago said budget "exceptions" could be made in terms of salary for 55-year-old Guardiola, who previously coached Barcelona and Bayern Munich. But he also warned "it is not c…
…Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé, Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise, and Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham. For Osimhen, retaining his status among the world’s most valuable footballers serves as further acknowledgment of the consistency he has demonstrated at the club level, despite the setback of not participa…
Monaco’s French midfielder Aladji Bamba has signed a five-year deal with Premier League club Newcastle, both teams confirmed on Friday. The deal is reported to be worth 35 million euros ($40m) with the Principality side to receive a percentage of the future sale of the 20-year-old. “I was very excited when I heard Newc…
…in a 60km/h zone across Anzac Bridge about 1.10am on Friday.The 22-year-old Australian midfielder was stopped in a BMW Coupe on the Anzac Bridge at 11:05pm local time on Thursday night after he was caught travelling between 86-94km/h in a 60km/h zone, police said. He was subjected to a roadside breath test, which retur…
…the signing of Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest; the club have confirmed. The midfielder moves to the Etihad Stadium on a five-year deal until 2031 for a fee of £116 million ($154m). The transfer was a record for a British player when it was agreed in June, but has since been surpassed by Morgan Rogers' £117m ($1…
…two speeding incidents in Sydney. The New South Wales Police said the 22-year-old midfielder was first stopped on the Anzac Bridge at about 11:05 p.m. on Thursday after he was allegedly caught driving between 86km/h and 94km/h in a 60km/h zone. A roadside breath test returned a negative result. Police said Volpato was…
…with Jennifer Echegini scoring the late winner in a 3-2 triumph. Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Echegini will be back, seeking another gold medal at the two-yearly showcase of African women’s football, which Morocco are hosting for the third consecutive time. Canada-based Esther Okoronkwo and fellow forward Folashade I…
Barcelona’s Dutch midfielder Frenkie de Jong is undergoing treatment on a torn knee ligament suffered while on national duty at the World Cup, the Spanish champions said on Thursday. De Jong said the injury came to light on his return from the World Cup when Barcelona doctors returned a more serious diagnosis than the…
AC Milan have confirmed that veteran midfielder Luka Modric has signed a one-year contract extension, keeping the Croatian at the Serie A club for another season. The 40-year-old joined Milan last summer after ending his 13-year spell at Real Madrid, signing an initial one-year contract with an option for a further yea…
…million ($154 million) move from Nottingham Forest. City confirmed Thursday the England midfielder had signed a five-year contract at the Etihad Stadium with the option of a further 12 months. The deal was agreed earlier this month but finalised this week following the player’s return from the World Cup. Anderson said…