…Abdullahi, 33, is a former Super Eagles defender who represented Nigeria at the 2018 FIFA World Cup and the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. Omeruo, 32, has also been a regular member of the national team and featured for Nigeria at the 2014 and 2018 FIFA World Cups. The City Boy Movement is a political support group whose…

…last scheduled assignment involving the Super Eagles came during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign against Benin in June 2024, though he was replaced before that match took place.Senegalese official Yaya Balde has been named as match commissioner, while Papa Bakary Gassama, a former FIFA referee from The Gamb…

…the downside of his sudden global fame following his remarkable performances at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 40-year-old shot-stopper became one of the tournament's breakout stars after helping Cape Verde secure a historic 0-0 draw against Spain in their opening match. Vozinha produced seven saves against the European…

…played in 50 matches for Chelsea last season and also featured for Ecuador at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the summer.Should Caicedo remain sidelined for the Arsenal fixture, Alonso has a limited pool of options to call upon. Valentino Barco, Romeo Lavia, Jordan Henderson and club captain Reece James are among those who…

…kidnap the Real Madrid superstar following his participation for Les Bleus at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. According to Le Parisien, Clement L has been charged in connection with a series of crimes and alleged kidnapping plots carried out between April 11 and August 19 in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Saint-Brice-sous-Forêt and Sante…

…football. As reported by The PUNCH, the Super Eagles failed to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while the Super Falcons recently suffered the historic setback of failing to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The Falcons had also been eliminated by Cameroon in the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women’s Africa…

…and stakeholdersGusau's exit followed the Super Eagles' failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and a difficult run for several Nigerian national teamsPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed that its investigation into…

…Legit.ng on Instagram!The Super Eagles failed to qualify for the last two consecutive FIFA World Cups, while the Super Falcons suffered a disappointing run at the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations and subsequently missed out on a place at the Women's World Cup.NFF officials summoned to Aso VillaA separate report by Ow…

…growing criticism of his administration. The Super Eagles failed to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while the Super Falcons also missed out on the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, developments that have intensified calls from some stakeholders for changes at the federation. Former Nigeria Premier Football League chair…

…position on the Billboard Global 200, within a month after the conclusion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. According to Billboard charts, the song has now topped the Billboard Global 200 for a fifth week and the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart for an eighth week, according to Billboard. “Dai Dai” recorded 44.1 million str…

…Africa. The champions will also join Malawi, Algeria and Morocco at the 2027 Women’s FIFA World Cup in Brazil.

…back. We’re going to stay focused all year." Mbappe recently ended a remarkable 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign in North America with France, becoming the tournament’s all-time leading scorer with 22 goals. He also made history by becoming the first player to win multiple Golden Boot awards, netting 10 goals and providing…

…at Cobham after an extended break following his involvement with Argentina at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.His return to training further points towards Fernandez continuing his Chelsea career rather than preparing for a move elsewhere. He is now focused on completing his pre-season preparations and integrating back into th…

…compete against the best." Okoye also expressed admiration for Spain's Unai Simón at the FIFA World Cup 2026, highlighting that top-tier goalkeeping relies heavily on composure, situational management, and attention to detail rather than just flashy shot-stopping. "I found Spain's Unai Simón very impressive, especially…

…wrong. There remains no recognition that attempting to sell an interest in the FIFA World Cup was a profound failure of judgment - not just a procedural misstep, but a fundamental breach of trust with the very institutions FIFA exists to serve. "FIFA has also committed to presenting a full report on these events to the…

…international, Nicolas Tagliafico, has said that the Albiceleste’s defeat in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final against Spain was caused by a mix of exhaustion, subpar pitch conditions and high temperatures that were adjusted for television scheduling. The defending champions were pushed into extra time on two occasions dur…

…Morocco’s golden generation after helping the country reach the semi-finals of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. 7. Franck Kessie – Ivory Coast Weekly wage: £233,385 | Club: Al-Ahli | Nationality: Ivory Coast Franck Kessie is one of the most physically imposing midfielders on the list. The Ivory Coast international made his nam…

…as a versatile and intelligent midfielder. 12.Davor Šuker – Arsenal (1999) The 1998 FIFA World Cup Golden Boot winner joined Arsenal with high expectations but struggled to establish himself as a regular before moving to West Ham United after one season. 13. Fernando Morientes – Liverpool (2005) A three-time UEFA Champ…

…announced on Monday. The Argentine tactician’s previous deal expired after 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 fed…

Davido said his support 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 ch…

…a distinguished international career with Italy, helping the Azzurri win the 1982 FIFA World Cup and establishing himself as one of the finest defenders the game has produced. His death has prompted an outpouring of tributes from across the football world, with players, clubs and supporters remembering not only his ach…

The road to the 2030 FIFA World Cup 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…

…seat category and tournament stage.Legit.ng also published a detailed guide to the FIFA World Cup 2026 locations, covering the host cities, team 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 ic…

…three years away from the national team, Neymar, 34, made a return during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where the Selecao was eliminated in the Round of 16 following a 2-1 defeat to Norway. The all-time leading scorer for the Selecao came off the bench in the final 15 minutes of the 3-0 group stage victory over Scotland and…

…is not expected to rush a decision following England’s third-place finish at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the forward taking time to assess his options before choosing his next destination. Turkish club plan ambitious recruitment Fenerbahce are looking to build a squad capable of challenging reigning Turkish champions…