…side claimed a sixth league win from eight matches with an exciting display of attacking football at La Cartuja stadium, where they are playing until their Benito Villamarin home is renovated, likely 2028. Former Real Madrid midfielder Isco, 34, netted from the penalty spot after a foul on Rodrigo Riquelme, and Ez Abde…

…your Google feed!Super Eagles icon Austin Jay Jay Okocha has given his verdict on two of football's biggest questions this season: the 2026 Ballon d'Or and identifying three clubs as the most likely UEFA Champions League winners.Speaking to a French publication, Okocha acknowledged that the race for football's top indi…

The 2026/27 UEFA Champions League group stage returns on Tuesday, October 13, for matchday two after the international breakVictor Osimhen is set to face Barcelona for Galatasaray, while Ademola Lookman looks to impress Diego Simeone against Manchester UnitedMoses Usor, who scored on his Super Eagles debut, and uncappe…

DStv replaced South Africa’s Compact package with Sports, adding a stronger focus on football and other live sportsSome former Showmax subscribers reported unexpected bills, but MultiChoice says eligible customers keep their R99 promotional priceDStv Nigeria still advertises Compact, so South African package changes do…

…have confirmed the return of goalkeeper, Joshua Baba ahead of their Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, Matchday 8 fixture against Sporting Lagos. The return comes after the club declared Baba absent without official leave (AWOL). He had failed to report for duty after an approved recovery period. The shot stopper’s…

…costs ₦228,000.For Nigerian viewers, the immediate issue is whether their preferred football competitions, films and local programmes remain available on a package they can afford.Subscribers should therefore confirm their current bouquet, channel access and renewal amount through official Nigerian customer platforms b…

People US Approves Green Cards for 2 Categories of Foreign Workers Under EB-2 Route Published 9 Oct 2026 at 11:42 PM by Ankrah Shalom 1 min read Details soon...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. She has …

People Nigerian Man Celebrates Winning Bristol And NDDC Scholarships For UK Master's Published 9 Oct 2026 at 11:57 PM by Ankrah Shalom 1 min read Details soon...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. She has…

…had hoped to undertake his national service while pursuing his ambition of becoming a footballer. “His father arranged for him to board the aircraft to Lagos for what was supposed to be a short flight from Benin. Instead, it ended in a tragedy that has left his family devastated and a future full of promise cut short,”…

…Ditka,” his family said in a statement. “While the world knew Mike as a Hall of Fame football player, legendary coach, and leader of the Chicago Bears’ Super Bowl XX championship team, we knew him as the heart of our family. Mike will be missed beyond measure and remembered forever.” Jarrett Payton, son of the late Hal…

…and that they too can achieve great things.The social media critic also noted that a football match between Ahoada West and Ahoada East was scheduled as part of the commissioning day activities.Watch VDM show off ₦50m murals for Burna Boy and kids in the

…29 lives. Those killed in April were residents who had gathered to watch a local football match when the attackers suddenly arrived and shot those within their reach. Gombi LGA, which in recent months has ranked alongside neighbouring Hong in terms of the frequency of Boko Haram attacks in Adamawa State, witnessed anot…

…Maresca was speaking publicly for the first time since a verdict that has thrown English football into turmoil was published. City continue to strenuously deny any wrongdoing and their appeal is expected to be heard before Christmas, with a verdict due in the new year. In May 2022, Pep Guardiola said he would leave the…

Portuguese superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo has taken a savage swipe at football pundit Simon Jordan after the former Crystal Palace chairman criticised the Portugal captain over his recent fallout with head coach Jorge Jesus. The exchange came after Jordan clashed with broadcaster Piers Morgan during a talkSPORT discussio…

…squad for the following international break while the investigation continued. Swiss Football Association president Peter Knabel subsequently confirmed that Xhaka would miss matches against North Macedonia, Scotland and Slovenia. Switzerland won all four of those matches. The incident dates back to 2022, when Xhaka was…

…Switzerland’s international squad while the matter was being investigated. The Swiss Football Association has confirmed that it is aware of the decision and said the legal conclusion would allow discussions with Xhaka about his future with the national team. The 34-year-old remains captain of Switzerland and plays for…

Sporting Lagos head coach, Jeffrey Buter, has been fined N500,000 by the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, DAILY POST reports. Buter was sanctioned by the NPFL after admitting error in his post-match interview following his side’s derby draw with Ikorodu City. The NPFL also took into account the gaffer’s limited e…

…Guinness World Records certificates after setting new marks in English and European football before turning 17. Guinness World Records announced the achievement in a post on its verified X handle on Thursday, saying Dowman had been recognised for his record-breaking rise through the game. The post reads, “Three Guinnes…

…League final. Dowman has now been recognised for his staggering first campaign in senior football with a trio of Guinness World Records. He has been named the youngest-ever Premier League champion (16 years and 144 days), the youngest goalscorer (16 years and 73 days), and the youngest player ever to grace the Champion…

…to me to be the best player in the world without winning anything during the season. “Football remains a team sport. If you don’t manage to win, it means you weren’t strong enough. “That’s my view.” Former Ballon d’Or chief, Ferré reveals player that is likely to win 2026 award

…Ajibade (Paris Saint-Germain) Ajibade is one of the leading Nigerian women in European football, wearing the number 10 shirt at one of the continent’s top clubs. She scored as PSG thrashed Oud-Heverlee Leuven 5-0 in the Women’s Champions League and in their 3-1 win over FC Fleury 91. The forward joined the French club…

Galatasaray club doctor Yener Ince broke his silence on Victor Osimhen's injury status after the striker missed the international breakOsimhen was dropped from Nigeria's AFCON qualifier squad and flew home to spend time off before returning to IstanbulThe club doctor confirmed Osimhen took part in some training session…

…to go to Hong Kong and enjoy the local culture, the food in Sha Tin and, of course, football in Hong Kong,' he said in an Instagram video announcing the move. The club, meanwhile, said: 'David Silva will be in Hong Kong soon to settle in, link up with squad training, and build up to peak match fitness before making his…

…"Siu" celebration at the entrance.She remembered Ukeme as someone who lived for football."All Ukeme wanted to do was play football. Very fine stubborn boy, anywhere they are having a competition, he's there to form Maradona," she wrote.Brother Isaac, she described as calm and quietly caring."Brother Isaac was always ca…

By Enitan Abdultawab Nigerian born football administrator Lola Ogunbote has joined Chelsea Women as the club’s new Head of Football Operations and Player Services, marking another major step in her growing career in football management. Ogunbote joined the London club after spending almost five years at Burnley Women,…