…does not want Atiku to become president. He spoke on Monday during an interview on Eagle 102.5 FM, monitored by DAILY POST in Abeokuta, where he appeared alongside the Executive Director of the Centre for Responsive Governance, Ayodeji Ologun. According to Olarewaju, Atiku still holds Obasanjo in high esteem despite th…
'Serie A remains one of the best leagues in the world' - Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has opined that Italy's Serie A remains one of the best leagues in the world, expressing pride and happiness in competing at such a high level. The Nigerian international, who recorded 10 c…
Super Eagles forward, Victor Boniface has expressed gratitude to Bayer Leverkusen supporters for their unwavering support following the club’s 2-1 pre-season triumph over Sevilla at the BayArena. Boniface came on during the second half as Leverkusen rallied from behind to secure victory against the Spanish side. Sevill…
Former Tottenham Hotspur defender Toby Alderweireld has urged his old club to sign Victor Osimhen, insisting the Nigeria striker’s proven goalscoring record makes him the answer to a problem that has persisted at the club since Harry Kane left for Bayern Munich in 2023, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. “Victor Osimhen is a …
…bagged a first-class degree from the University of Jos (UNIJOS).Duamlong, former Super Eagles assistant coach, was among the 112 students who bagged first-class degrees from the varsity.The septuagenarian disclosed that he went back to school after he retired as a football coach because of his passion for education.Mot…
…flight, wash your kit' - Alex Iwobi speaks on playing for Nigeria Alex Iwobi says Super Eagles players occasionally have to book their own flights whenever they are called to represent Nigeria.Iwobi gave the account of his experiences playing for the Eagles in a chat with Adebayo Akinfenwa on the 'Beast Mode On' podcas…
…shortlist to replace Petkovic, according to journalist Romain MolinaFormer Super Eagles manager Jose Peseiro is among the candidates, and is highly rated for the positionPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! The Federation of Algerian Football (FAF) has sacked head coach Vladimir Petkovic…
…Hosting the ceremony could provide a special occasion for Nigerian football if Super Eagles stars Victor Osimhen or Ademola Lookman are shortlisted for the Men’s Player of the Year award. Both players enjoyed impressive campaigns during the past season and are expected to be among the leading contenders when CAF unveil…
…2-0 win against Nigeria on the final matchday secured first place. Nigeria’s Flying Eagles finished second with 6 points, having recorded two wins and one defeat. Despite the setback against Burkina Faso, the Flying Eagles did enough to progress to the knockout stage. Ghana ended their campaign in third place with 2 po…
GistReel Super Eagles striker Umar Sadiq has missed Valencia’s pre-season tour of England after sustaining a hamstring injury, with the Spanish club opting not to risk the Nigerian ahead of the new La Liga season. The 29-year-old suffered the injury during Valencia’s pre-season friendly against Castellón, where medical…
…are demanding a fee of between €130 million and €150 million for the Super Eagles striker and club captainOsimhen has spoken openly about his desire to play in the Premier League, and his representatives are said to be watching opportunities closelyPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content wil…
…am teaching you how to learn contentment and not be beggarly.” Drawing a lesson from the eagle, the First Lady urged the youths to develop resilience and chart their own paths in life. “You have to have the Eagles mentality. When the Eagle see the storm, he laughs at it and sees how he can fly above it. That is what yo…
…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! Chelsea and several other top European clubs are trackin…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced plans to review FIFA’s proposal to open the commercial operations of the FIFA World Cup and other major tournaments to private investment. In a statement issued on Wednesday, CAF said its president, Patrice Motsepe, will meet with the Confederation’s Executive C…
…goals Malawi scored as the Scorchers pulled off a historic upset at Stade El BaridSuper Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali took to Instagram to back his colleague following the backlash she received from fansPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has…
…emerged as a potential Barcelona target, with Galatasaray reportedly valuing the Super Eagles striker at over €120 millionA separate Barcelona approach for Bournemouth's Elie Kroupi Jr could determine whether Osimhen's move to Catalonia becomes realisticFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Victor Osimh…
…round-leather game to my God-given capacity; I only show my partisanship when the Super Eagles played well and lost, not the lame and duck displays the national team put up when struggling to qualify for the just-concluded competition. Interestingly, Nigeria still managed to win some ‘trophies’ at the World Cup in whic…
…From helping lead Save the Children, to campaigning to make poverty history at Gleneagles, I have spent my career working on these issues. I look forward to working with partners across civil society and the international community to deliver the UK’s modern approach to development and tackle our most pressing global c…
…that following the players' public complaints, Nigerian journalist and former Super Eagles media officer, Colin Udoh, disclosed that the case had made significant progress. "I have been informed that a suspect has been arrested in connection with the theft at the Super Falcons' Marriott Hotel in Casablanca and has conf…
GistReel Super Eagles defender Ola Aina believes Nottingham Forest can qualify for the UEFA Champions League this season despite the club’s disappointing campaign last term. The Nigeria international expressed optimism about Forest’s prospects under new manager Oliver Glasner as preparations continue for the 2026/27 Pr…
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…
…but the pain of not having been represented by the country’s flagship team, the Super Eagles has remained the sour point of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. A former chairman of the League Management Company, now NPFL, Rumson Victor Baribote said it was unthinkable that Nigeria, the giant of Africa, was absent out of ten count…
People Man Warns Corps Members to Think Twice Before Doing NYSC in Lagos: "You Will Cry" Published 24 Jul 2026 at 11:27 PM by Ankrah Shalom 1 min read Details below...Authors: Ankrah Shalom (Human-Interest editor) Shalom Ankrah is a journalist and a Human Interest Editor at Legit.ng with over six years of experience. S…
AC Milan legend Andrea Pirlo is set to be appointed as the new head coach of the Italy men's national team, according to Fox SportsPirlo's expected appointment comes after Italy missed out on the 2026 FIFA World Cup, putting the national team under serious scrutinyThe former midfielder is set to replace his ex-AC Milan…
Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen has maintained his position among the most valuable footballers globally, despite Nigeria’s inability to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Galatasaray striker continues to be recognized as one of the premier attackers in the sport, with his market value holding steady at €75 m…