…will feature a boat regatta, canoe races, traditional wrestling competitions, a novelty football match, Amungo Aru, the ceremonial presentation of yams to the paramount ruler, and other cultural displays. He added that the celebration will attract Nollywood actors and actresses, the reigning Miss World, while evening e…

…next club following his departure from Liverpool at the end of last season, has shocked football fans. Mohamed Salah's next move has stunned football fans around the world after speculations revealed a rumoured move tk the Turkish Super Lig side, Trabzonspor as a free agent. Reports state that Salah will join on a two-…

…agreement to join Turkish Super Lig side Trabzonspor on a two-year contract.According to FootballTransfers, Turkish transfer journalist Yagiz Sabuncuoglu claimed the Egyptian star has agreed personal terms with the club, although the deal is yet to be finalised.The report added that one contractual clause still require…

…he and his coaching staff were convinced of the country’s potential to strengthen its football programme. “Working together with U.S. Soccer over the past two years, it has become clear to us that there is tremendous potential to make the Men’s National Team program even stronger. “The passion we experienced from the f…

…for Portugal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup was tied to a personal relationship rather than football allegianceThe Afrobeats star told Carter Efe during a livestream that he and Cristiano Ronaldo exchange messages regularlyDavido went further to back up his claim by showing Carter Efe his private chat with the Portuguese f…

GistReel Thousands of mourners gathered in Milan on Tuesday as football greats joined family, friends and supporters to pay their final respects to AC Milan and Italy legend Franco Baresi. The former defender, who died last week at the age of 66 following a period of ill health, was honoured at a funeral service held a…

…claiming to be Michael Olise's baby mama speaks out A woman claiming to be the mother of footballer Michael Olise's child has accused him of abandoning their daughter and failing to provide support. In a video making the rounds online, she alleged that Olise neither checks on their daughter nor contributes financially…

…FIFA president's Infantino's controversial World Cup proposal FIFA's Chief of Global Football Development, Arsene Wenger, has said scrapping the plan to have private investment in Fi competitions was "absolutely necessary and beyond question". FIFA president Gianni Infantino planned to create a commercial subsidiary to…

…ashamed and struggled to relate normally with his peers, even during casual moments like football matches.He revealed that he initially sought help from his mother's pastor, a self-described Guidance and Counselling expert, who prescribed a 21-day fast along with prayer points. However, he said the habit resurfaced wit…

…matchups, and the tournament schedule.The tournament continues to stand out as one of football's most ambitious editions, bringing together nations from around the world in iconic stadiums across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Its expanded format and historic three-country hosting arrangement make it a landmark…

…Como in Perth earlier this year was cancelled because of sanctions imposed by the Asian Football Confederation. Inter Milan manager Cristian Chivu said he thought hosting a Serie A match in Perth would be a good idea “What I suggest is playing it at the start of the season,” Chivu said. “We should start promoting Itali…

Thirty years after guiding Nigeria to its first and only Olympic football gold medal, former Dream Team coach Johannes “Bonfrère” Jo has expressed disappointment that the Nigerian government is yet to recognise or reward his role in one of the nation’s greatest sporting achievements, The PUNCH reports. Bonfrère led a t…

…Donald Trump as he battles mounting pressure over his future at the helm of world football's governing body. Infantino sparked an open revolt when The Times first 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 proposal…

The Federation of Algerian Football confirmed it terminated Vladimir Petkovic's contract after the World CupFAF immediately drew up a three-man 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 AT…

…in order for the ceremonyLagos is preparing to host the 2026 CAF Awards, one of African football's most prestigious annual eventsPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Lagos is gearing up to host the 2026 CAF Awards after officials from the Confederation of African Football arrived in the…

…has been confirmed as the host of the 2026 CAF Awards, with Lagos set to stage African football’s biggest annual awards ceremony. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced that the event will be held at the newly renovated Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts, bringing together the continent’s…

…Skinner was appointed in 2021 and led the club to their first major trophy in women’s football with an FA Cup triumph in 2024. “Marc Skinner has departed his role as head coach of Manchester United Women by mutual agreement,” the club said in a statement on Monday. “Marc leaves having made a significant contribution to…

…say it must be a Christian. Guys are easy-flowing beings. I have gone to watch guys play football where there are Muslims and Christians, and the team leader will ask someone to pray before training starts." Another viewer, #callmepopp, said the housemates should be allowed to navigate such situations themselves. "This…

…following collapse of a controversial plan to sell the FIFA' World cup European football governing body UEFA has formally threatened legal action against FIFA President Gianni Infantino following the collapse of a controversial plan to commercialize FIFA's flagship competitions through a private investment scheme.In an…

…the 2027 UEFA Champions League final. Before the Premier League action begins, English football's traditional curtain-raiser, the FA Community Shield, will be played on Sunday, August 16, 2026. This year's match sees Premier League champions Arsenal take on FA Cup winners Manchester City at the Principality Stadium in…

With World Cup excitement still reverberating, Apple TV’s football comedy hit Ted Lasso is returning after a three-year hiatus, and according to the cast, they needed no warm-up to get back on the pitch. “It felt completely and utterly… effortless. Just ridiculously effortless,” Hannah Waddingham told AFP at a press ev…

…players Arsenal have signed from Real Madrid, according to a ranking published by Planet Football on Monday. 5. Davor Šuker Davor Šuker arrived at Highbury in 1999 after helping Real Madrid win major trophies and starring for Croatia at the 1998 World Cup. However, the striker struggled to reproduce the form that made…

Victor Osimhen scored Galatasaray's opening goal in a six-goal pre-season thriller against Rennes on FridayEsteban Lepaul completed a hat-trick to put Rennes ahead before Galatasaray rescued a draw in the dying minutesGalatasaray head coach Okan Buruk spoke to GS TV after the match, addressing his side's performancePAY…

…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 victory over Zambia on Saturday, a result that helped the nine-time African champions recover from their surprising defeat to Malawi earlier in the tournament. The S…

…before agreeing to sell the winger to Juventus. Kerim Alajbegovic in action during a football match. CREDIT: juvefc | Web Juventus also completed a permanent move for Paris Saint-Germain forward Kolo Muani, who had a successful loan spell in Turin during the second half of the 2024-25 season. However, he struggled to m…