…captain.The announcement was made at the Palladium Theatre in London, where Brazilian football icon Ronaldo had the honour of revealing Kane as the recipient of the sport's most coveted individual prize.Harry Kane wins 2026 Ballon d'Or. Photo by Jeff Spicer.ImagesKane beat two of the game's brightest stars to claim the…

…prestigious 2026 Sócrates Award. The music icon used the opportunity to speak about his football academy and how he hopes it produces outstanding players who would win Ballon D'or someday. The historic event, held on October 26, 2026, at the London Palladium Theatre, marked the first time the global soccer gala was hos…

…revealed The 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony is underway at the London Palladium in England. Footballers from different clubs, as well as journalists, are all gathered at the venue for the 70th edition of the award on Monday. This year’s edition marks the first time the gala has been staged outside Paris, with popular sports…

…to the knockout stage of the competition, which features some of the best young women’s football teams from around the world. Nigeria, Ghana and Morocco will represent Africa as they seek to progress further in the tournament and compete for the title. The qualified teams are Germany, North Korea, Japan, China, Spain,…

…because they had both left Nigeria to study in London. Chima had worked at Chelsea Football Club, the team he supported, and Eva described him as a 'beloved and cherished friend who was the life of the party." Friends are now trying to raise enough money to transport his body to Nigeria do his family can finally lay hi…

Katsina United and Plateau United battled to a 2-2 draw in their Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, matchday 10 encounter at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium on SaturdayUmar Rabiu scored an own goal to hand Plateau United the lead on the half hour mark.The visitors doubled their lead through Jibril Ibrahim in the 82nd m…

…boosted by the return of Benjamin Jack and Obeid Ponkap ahead of the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, matchday 10 tie against Barau FC.Jack and Ponkap have recovered from their injury setback.The duo are in contention to feature against the Maliya Boys.Kwara United will lock horns with Barau FC at the Sani Abacha…

…eradicating the disease. Gada said activities marking World Polio Day included a youth football match on October 21, a friendly match between government officials and development partners on October 22, a para-soccer tournament involving polio survivors, and the advocacy rally. He said the activities were designed to r…

The verdict in the trial over the 2020 death of Argentine football legend Diego Maradona will be delivered on December 22, the court announced Thursday, after six months of hearings. The trial of seven healthcare professionals accused of negligence in the star’s death concluded Thursday with brief statements from Marad…

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…and patients in Imo. Photo: emenike_9happened at Emenike HospitalAccording to the former footballer, officials from the Imo State Waste Management Agency entered the hospital premises after an initial assault on September 25, 2026, which he alleged was ordered by the DPO of the Owerri Urban Division and carried out wit…

A lawyer for Leopoldo Luque, a doctor charged in the 2020 death of Argentine football legend Diego Maradona, said in closing arguments Wednesday that his client was innocent and had been made a “scapegoat.” Attorney Roberto Rallin rejected the prosecution’s argument that Maradona’s November 2020 death was foreseeable,…

Former Nigerian football star Emmanuel Emenike has publicly condemned the Imo State Police Command and the state waste management agency after officials allegedly invaded his hospital in Owerri, assaulted staff and patients, and detained two employees. In a series of posts shared online, Emenike detailed two separate i…

…against his former club while choosing not to celebrate reflects the respect many footballers show towards teams that played a significant role in shaping their careers.As noted by Galatasaray, Osimhen had other opportunities to score, including a penalty which VAR overturned and a disallowed goal due to offside.Regard…

…his wife with tape and leaving her tied to a chair in the basement so he could watch a football game upstairs. The suspect, identified as Terry Ward, was arrested after police responded to a reported domestic disturbance at his home at about 11:30 p.m. According to Virginia Statewide Incidents, Ward's wife told respond…

…bound his wife to a chair with tape and left her in their basement so he could watch a football game upstairs without interruption. The suspect, identified as Terry Ward, was taken into custody following a late-night domestic disturbance call at a residence in the 2200 block of Maplewood Avenue in Richmond. According t…

…and weighs 7.5kg,” UEFA said. The trophy’s creator, Jürg Stadelmann, said: “Everybody in football is keen to get their hands on it.” Bayern’s Munich stadium to host 2028 final The Munich Football Arena, home to Bayern Munich and commonly known as the Allianz Arena, will host the 2028 Champions League final. UEFA said t…

…each other in the third round in March 2027, renewing one of Africa's fiercest women's football rivalriesPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!The Super Falcons of Nigeria booked their place in the third round of the LA 2028 Olympic qualifiers on Tues…

…he has yet to receive his Olympic gold medal or reward for helping Nigeria win the men's football event at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. Bonfrere made the claim during an interview with CreativeLordTV in Ebonyi State, where he visited for the opening of Chief Agueze's country home on Saturday, October 10, 2026. Asked whet…

…the Falcons in the 2024 final. Speaking with DAILY POST on Monday, media consultant and football development expert, Ibrahim Lawal backed the Super Falcons to beat Comoros. Lawal also warned Nigeria against underestimating their opponents and cautioned the team against complacency. “I expect the Super Falcons to get th…

…it caused severe distress to the families and loved ones of victims and had no place in football. She added that police would continue working with clubs to identify offenders and bring them to justice, warning that those involved risked arrest and a criminal record. Manchester City defeated Liverpool 3-0 at Anfield on…

…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…