…performances by Nigeria's national teams in major international qualifiers and tournaments, prompting President Tinubu to order a comprehensive overhaul of the country's football administration. by Linda Ikeji at 01/09/2026 10:03 AM | Share this Story

…lost in the first round of the U.S. Open.It is also his earliest exit from a Grand Slam tournament since 2006, when he was knocked out in the opening round of the Australian Open. Djokovic, widely regarded as one of the greatest tennis players of all time, entered the tournament with 24 Grand Slam singles titles but wa…

…four hours and 36 minutes.The defeat marks Djokovic's earliest exit from any Grand Slam tournament in 20 years, dating back to the 2006 Australian Open. Visible physical distress plagued the 24-time Grand Slam champion throughout the night.Djokovic battled vomiting and severe cramping, requiring medical attention, medi…

…highlighted the Super Eagles' silver and bronze medals at recent Africa Cup of Nations tournaments and the Super Falcons' triumph at the 2025 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.However, his tenure ended under significant pressure. The Super Eagles failed to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Super Falcons m…

…pressure to step down over his aborted plans to secure private investment in FIFA tournaments, with three continental confederations accusing him of "deception" and UEFA threatening a boycott of FIFA competitions. Despite being widely regarded as a potential challenger to Infantino, 58-year-old Čeferin reaffirmed his c…

…Falcons player making the selection.Nigeria endured a disappointing campaign at the tournament, bowing out at the quarter-final stage following a 1-0 defeat to eventual champions Cameroon.It was the first time the 10-time African champions failed to reach the semi-finals of the continental showpiece. Cameroon dominated…

…at the World Cup opening ceremony in Mexico City and during the halftime show of the tournament’s final. The song, which first topped the Billboard Global 200 in mid-July, has continued to maintain its position despite the conclusion of the tournament. For Burna Boy, the “Dai Dai” feat marks his first number one on the…

…up Ngah Manga for her second goal in first-half stoppage time. Malawi, competing at the tournament for the first time, struggled to find a way through Cameroon’s defence. The Scorchers had relied heavily on sisters Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga throughout their impressive run to the final, but the pair were kept largely q…

…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 four assists as Les Bleus finished in fourth place, losing 2-0 to…

…AFCON champions and holders, were eliminated in the quarter-finals of the ongoing tournament in Morocco before losing 1-2 to South Africa in the playoff for a place in the Inter-Confederations Playoffs. The failure means Nigeria will miss the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil, ending the Super Falcons’ ever-present…

…in Morocco, continuing their remarkable run in their debut appearance at the continental tournament. The match was a high-intensity contest, with both sides reduced to 10 players after receiving red cards during the first half. The first dismissal came early in the game, before Algeria were also shown a red card roughl…

…and the thousands of people who dedicate their lives to the game. “The expanded tournaments… were shared achievements, agreed together, delivered together.” Under Infantino’s leadership “there is silence where there should be accountability, distance where there should be openness”, they said. “That is why we have take…

…to hold preliminary discussions with AFC and CONCACAF about coordinating their own tournaments is to make sure the players under their jurisdictions have meaningful opportunities to compete. UEFA runs football in Europe, Concacaf does the same for North and Central America and the Caribbean, while the AFC governs the s…

…Super Falcons failed to reach the WAFCON semi-finals for the first time in the tournament's 14-edition historyNigeria will face South Africa in the African playoff to keep their 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup hopes alive PAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Nigeria's Super Falcons are out o…

…President of the Nigeria Fencing Federation, Adeyinka Samuel, described the tournament as historic and the fulfilment of a long-held dream. “This is a dream come true,” Samuel said. “Since my active fencing years, I have envisioned Nigeria hosting an event of this magnitude. We have already staged six international com…

…The championship will run from Saturday August 15 to Sunday August 23 in Aba. The tournament will produce two teams for promotion to the 2027 NWFL Championship. Group A features Kwara United Queens, Solo Wonders Babes, and Spunky Blazers FA. In Group B are C2E Sports Academy, Bayelsa Princesses and Lakeside Queens. Gro…

…6-4 victory over France in the bronze medal match. His only other appearance at the tournament came as a late substitute in England’s 2-1 semi-final defeat by Argentina. The court case comes as Toney continues his football career in Saudi Arabia, with the forward expected to appear before magistrates in September as th…

…something but you won’t be allowed to enjoy the fruits. We have nothing to show for the tournaments we went to, the only thing we get is criticisms in the media,” Taribo said.

…a remarkable turnaround for Justine Madugu’s side after their shock opening loss to tournament debutants Malawi. Nigeria had revived their campaign with a 1-0 win over Zambia despite playing much of that game with 10 players before sealing qualification with Wednesday’s commanding display against Egypt. The Super Falco…

…work of the FIFA President, Secretary General and administration for helping deliver the tournament. The organisation said the Rabat meeting should help strengthen its governance and restore confidence as it prepares for upcoming major events and challenges. Vanguard News The post 5 things FIFA decided at its crisis me…

…player Micael Leandro da Silva was k!lled after a TaÀ§a das Grotas amateur football tournament game. According to police, he was not the intended target and was mistakenly shot in Maceió, Brazil, on Saturday, August 1. He was taken to hospital but di£d from his injuries. Several other people were also hit by gunfire du…

…the 2022 US Open, and this will be their first time teaming up in the hard-court tune-up tournament in Mason, Ohio. The Williams sisters received a wild-card entry to play doubles at Wimbledon in June, but an injury to Serena prevented that from happening. They have won 14 major titles and three Olympic gold medals in…

…facility infrastructure.Iwobi has played in multiple Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournaments for Nigeria, winning silver and bronze in recent editions. He also featured at the 2018 World Cup in Russia. by Linda Ikeji at 05/08/2026 9:00 AM | Share this Story

…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 federation’s long-term ambitions. Batson said, “Mauricio and his staff believe…

…superstar explained, made supporting Portugal feel entirely natural throughout the tournament."I supported Portugal at the World Cup because I'm a fan and he's my friend. Me and the legend chat back to back," the singer said.Watch