Real Madrid players didn’t hold back in expressing their frustration after Manchester City’s Rodri was awarded the Ballon d’Or over Vinicius Junior. The Spanish midfielder claimed the prize—marking the first time a player from City has won football’s highest individual honour—following a season where he tasted only one defeat across club and international competitions. At…
Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong, has reacted following Ademola Lookman’s 14th-place finish in the 2024 Ballon d’Or ranking. The Atalanta forward, who featured at the lavish Paris showpiece as the only player from the African continent, finished an impressive 14th in the final standings. The 26-year-old finished higher than a flurry of highly rated players,…
A Germany-based defender who switched international allegiance to Nigeria has cried out over the lack of opportunities in the Super Eagles for more than a year. The Nigerian Football Federation has intensified efforts to get players of dual nationality to switch their allegiance and represent the three-time African champions. There have been successes with some…
Victor Osimhen’s future has once again taken centre stage, fueled by his stellar performances for Galatasaray. The highly-rated Nigerian forward proved his worth once more, netting the winning goal in Galatasaray’s fierce Super Lig clash against arch-rivals Besiktas. Osimhen’s remarkable performances for the Yellow and Reds have intensified speculation about his future as the January…
Football is an entertaining sport, and its unpredictable nature excites fans. However, as exciting as it is to the audience, it comes with many risks to the players. The worst football injuries in football history caused much damage to players, some leading to early retirement. Some of the worst football injuries in history have been…
Ever wondered who has the most assists in football history? From legendary names like Lionel Messi to Ferenc Puskás, these playmakers have carved their legacies by assisting and scoring countless goals. Discover the top players with the highest number of assists throughout their careers. To compile the list of the most assists in football history,…
Ademola Lookman turned up at the 2024 Ballon d’Or ceremony’s red carpet in the company of his father, a former youth coach and some other close associates. Lookman was nominated for the Ballon d’Or off the back of a remarkable year for club and country, helping both reach the final of prestigious competitions. For Atalanta,…
In an unexpected turn at the 2024 Ballon d’Or ceremony, Manchester City’s midfield anchor Rodrigo Cascante edged out Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior to claim the prestigious award on Monday night. Arriving in Paris on crutches due to injury, the Spanish midfielder nevertheless emerged victorious, despite widespread belief earlier in the day that Vinicius would take…
Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal marked another milestone in his rapidly rising career by winning the Kopa Trophy at the Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris on Monday. Recognised as the best-performing player in the world under 21, Yamal claimed the trophy’s sixth edition after an outstanding year that has seen him become one of football’s most…
The Libyan Football Federation (LFF) is voicing its discontent with the ruling issued by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) regarding the airport incident involving Nigeria. According to the report, the LFF is keeping its word to appeal the three points, three goals, and the $50,000 allotted to the Nigerian team and has already contracted…
The 2024 Ballon d’Or winner will be announced at a glitzy ceremony at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, attended by the who’s who in football. The organisers had earlier set aside Monday, October 28, as the day to crown the creme de la creme of the past year in football. Vinicius Junior is widely…
Jose Mourinho wasn’t entirely happy despite his side’s return to winning ways in the Turkish Super Lig. The Fenerbahçe manager, who watched his team end a string of draws with a win against Bodrumspor, hinted at his displeasure with Nigerian defender Bright Osayi-Samuel. Osayi-Samuel, who has become an integral part of Mourinho’s plans at Fenerbahçe,…
Tonight, the football world will focus all its attention on Paris, where the best in the game from last season will be feted. It promises to be another action-packed event full of memories, drama and joy when the game’s elite congregate at the Théâtre du Châtelet. Ahead of the ceremony, Legit.ng breaks down everything you…
Tonight, the football elite will converge at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, France, for the 2024 Ballon d’Or ceremony. After a season of hard work, endurance, tears, near misses and relief, the players who shone brightest will be recognized. 10 awards will be dished out tonight, including the men’s and women’s awards, the Kopa…
Barcelona legend Xavi Hernandez has been linked with the Manchester United managerial job as Erik ten Hag comes under more pressure. Xavi’s wife posted a photo of their son wearing a Red Devils shirt, intensifying speculation on Erik ten Hag’s future. The Dutchman has overseen Man United’s worst start to a Premier League season, which…
Manchester United have sacked Erik ten Hag with immediate effect. Erik ten Hag’s last game in charge was the 2-1 loss to West Ham on Sunday evening. The decision comes after a long period of sustained pressure for the manager to produce consistent results after a pathetic start to the season. The Dutchman leaves Old…
Nigerian international Ademola Lookman is on the radar of several clubs in the English Premier League. The 2024 Ballon d’Or nominee could play in England next year as London club Arsenal are set to launch a bid. After leading the Nigerian national team to the 2023 AFCON final and helping Atalanta to the Europa League…
Victor Osimhen could very well be on the move in the winter transfer window following recently surfaced reports about his immediate future. The marquee Nigerian forward, who was heavily linked with a move to Galatasaray in the previous summer transfer window, saw his future in the spotlight amid a flurry of interest from clubs within…
A former scout for Napoli has opened up on how he spotted Victor Osimhen long before the club signed him in what looks like a sly dig at the striker. Osimhen left the club temporarily and joined Galatasaray on a season-long loan after the Italians botched his proposed moves to Paris Saint-Germain and Saudi club…
Ademola Lookman continued his impressive start to the season with a Player of the Match performance in Atalanta’s Italian Serie A win against Hellas Verona. The marquee Nigerian forward provided two assists while also recording a brace of his own as the Bergamo club coasted to a commanding 6-1 victory against Paolo Zanetti’s side. Lookman,…
While Libya launched an appeal against CAF’s judgment over the botched AFCON qualifier with Nigeria, the continental football body again hit the country with another hammer. In judging the Super Eagles’ airport ordeal, CAF decided that Libya forfeited the match, and Nigeria was handed three points with three goals. The Libyan Football Federation filed an…
West Ham United winger Crysencio Summerville has opened up after celebrating with the suspended Mohammed Kudus during their Premier League victory over Manchester United. Summerville opened the scoring at the Olympic Stadium as the Hammers returned to winning ways with a 2-1 victory over the Red Devils. Kudus was not involved in action as he…
Erik ten Hag was at pains to put into words the ‘injustice’ he believed his side went through on Sunday afternoon. Manchester United were beaten by West Ham at the London stadium under controversial circumstances after Jarrod Bowen slotted in a late penalty. The visitors were the better side of the game, but they were…
Several reactions continue to trail the Confederation of African Football (CAF) judgment on the airport incident involving the Super Eagles of Nigeria in Libya. It should be recalled that members of the Nigerian team contingent were left stranded upon arrival at the Al-Abraq airport for a period spanning 20 hours. CAF, in passing a judgment…
Chelsea battled to a hard-fought 2-1 win over Newcastle United on Sunday evening, snapping their winless run of two games in the Premier League. Nicolas Jackson continued with his fine form in front of goal, scoring his sixth goal of the season after some wonderful work by Cole Palmer. The Blues were, however, pegged back…
You’ll have to go back to 2006 for the last time a defensive-minded player won the Ballon d’Or Award. Virgil Van Dijk was the recent defender to come desperately close to winning it when he finished second behind Lionel Messi in 2019. Five years later, questions are bound to arise about whether the time is…
Leaked results have surfaced online hinting at the likely winner of the 2024 Ballon d’Or, just ahead of the grand ceremony set for Monday night in Paris. The world’s football elite will converge at the Theatre du Chatelet to celebrate the year’s standout male and female players as the French capital becomes the focal point…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) released its verdict on the Libya vs Nigeria airport hostage saga yesterday after weeks of investigation and hearing over the incident. CAF ruled that Libya breached three ethics codes and awarded the Super Eagles three points and three goals. It also fined the Libyan FA $50,000, which is expected…
Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson is asking an important question from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) after excluding him and others from the Men’s Player of Year Award nominees list. CAF released a 10-man shortlist yesterday led by top favourite Super Eagles and Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman alongside William Troost-Ekong and Achraf Hakimi. The list…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced its judgment on the Libya vs Nigeria airport hostage saga nearly two weeks after the incident. The African football governing body held a hearing on the incident yesterday, Tuesday, October 22, 2024, during its 46th Ordinary General Assembly in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The African football governing body…
Ademola Lookman explained how he settled quickly into the Super Eagles and star striker Victor Osimhen’s role in helping him acclimatize. Lookman switched his international allegiance to Nigeria in February 2022 despite repeatedly turning down the opportunity in the past while waiting for England’s senior call-up. Two years after his call-up was announced, he helped…
Things seem far from ideal at Chelsea, especially after Enzo Maresca’s recent remarks about Reece James. In a recent interview, the Chelsea coach openly questioned his captain’s leadership abilities, expressing concerns while speaking to the press. The Italian manager stated that James lacks the qualities of a true leader and needs to make significant strides…
Erik ten Hag is still under pressure at Manchester United after a terrible start to the season where they have won only four games. The club were widely expected to fire the Dutchman during the last international break, but that decision was not made. The Red Devils have reportedly held talks with four coaches who…
The countdown to who becomes the next king of African football begins after the Confederation of African Football released the nominees for the various award categories. With the award ceremony slated for December 16, 2024, in Morocco, some of the best players on the continent will be rewarded for their achievements in the year. Unfortunately…
Ghanaian defender Baba Abdul Rahman scored a dramatic late goal to earn Greek champions PAOK Thessaloniki a draw in their Europa League clash with Viktoria Plzen. Rahman replaced Joan Sastre in the 66th minute as PAOK trailed by two goals following an explosive first half by the visitors. The introduction of the Ghanaian changed the…
As the Confederation of African Football (CAF) deliberates on its verdict regarding the troubling incident involving the Super Eagles of Nigeria at Al-Abraq Airport, discussions continue to intensify. It should be recalled that upon their arrival for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualification fixture, members of the Nigerian team were left stranded for…
Ahead of CAF’s verdict over the botched 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier between Libya and Nigeria, an official from the North African country has raised the alarm. Libyan member in the CAF Executive Committee, Abdul Hakim Al-Shalmani, lamented that his countrymen did not present strong evidence at the CAF hearing on the controversy-ridden match….
The Libyan Football Federation are reportedly targeting the Tunisian pilot who flew the Super Eagles to and fro during their hostage ordeal in Libya two weeks ago. Libyan authorities dangerously redirected the plane, due to land in Benghazi to a remote airport in Al Abraq, about 150 miles away, despite unfavourable conditions. The Nigerian Football…
The Confederation of African Football has released the final ten-man shortlist for the 2024 African Player of the Year. Surprisingly, Ghana and West Ham United’s Mohammed Kudus is missing from the list. Kudus stole the spotlight in the English Premier League last season and was by far the best African player in England in the…
Manchester United’s third straight Europa League match of the 2023/24 season ended in a 1-1 draw with Fenerbahce. The Red Devils opened the scoring but were lucky to come back with a point against a determined Jose Mourinho team. The Portuguese coach appeared to mock his former team after an epic encounter at the Sukru…
After Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo’s exit from Europe in the last few years, there have been heated debates about who the best players in the world are. A new era will start in the coming days when we learn the winner of the 2024 Ballon d’Or. Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes has named Vinicius Junior…
Tottenham Hotspur defender Micky Van de Ven has opened up on his burst up with Ghanaian midfielder Mohammed Kudus during the Premier League game against West Ham United. Kudus was red carded after clashing with several Tottenham players following a melee after his foul on the Dutch defender. The West Ham star appeared to shove…
Victor Osimhen continues to be linked with a potential transfer to Chelsea as the January transfer window approaches. The marquee centre forward, who saw his future in limbo over the summer, was linked with several clubs. However, these transfer opportunities fell through due to several clubs’ unwillingness to meet Napoli’s valuation of the player. Eventually,…
Cristiano Ronaldo once stated that there is one area in which he believes his longtime rival Lionel Messi surpasses him on the pitch. Although both players are now in the twilight of their careers, Ronaldo and Messi have dominated the sport for the past two decades, amassing 13 Ballon d’Or titles between them and fuelling…
Former Lazio FC of Italy midfielder Ogenyi Onazi has expressed interest in returning to the Nigerian national team. Onazi was part of the Super Eagles squad that won the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations under Stephen Keshi’s tutelage. The 31-year-old currently plays for the Italian side Avezzano Calcio, which he joined in the summer of…
The Nigerian U17 Women’s national team will take on their United States counterparts in the quarterfinal of the 2024 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup. Both teams rekindle their rivalry following their last meeting at the same stage during the 2022 edition, where the African side secured victory. Flamingos head into this clash with a perfect…
The Libyan Football Federation has reportedly prepared for their next action ahead of possible CAF sanctions over the Super Eagles’ airport ordeal. Libyan authorities rerouted the Super Eagles’ chartered flight due to land in Benghazi to Al Abraq, despite all conditions indicating it could end in a disaster. At Al Abraq International Airport, the players…
Colombian pop sensation Shakira recently shared new insights into her challenging breakup with former Barcelona icon Gerard Piqué. The pair, who spent over a decade together, captured the admiration of fans worldwide, even though they never married. Reflecting on this turbulent period, the Waka Waka hitmaker explained how music became a vital source of solace:…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has revealed the nominees for the men’s categories of the CAF Awards, sparking excitement for the Awards night set for December 16, 2024, in Marrakech, Morocco. The 2024 Awards cover the period from January to October 2024, and ten players have made the shortlist for the prestigious African Player…
Andre Onana delivered a show-stopping performance in Manchester United’s Europa League clash against Fenerbahce on Thursday, making a remarkable double save that left Jose Mourinho in disbelief. The Cameroonian goalkeeper’s heroics came during a critical moment, denying Youssef En-Nesyri twice from point-blank range in a stunning display of reflexes. Although Onana later conceded to En-Nesyri…
