Arsenal transfer insider Charles Watts has dismissed speculation linking Super Eagles and Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen with a move to Mikel Arteta’s squad this summer. Osimhen, currently on loan at Galatasaray from Napoli, has been in lethal form this season, scoring 22 goals and providing five assists in 28 matches. With Napoli open to selling…
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have retained their position as Africa’s highest-ranked women’s football team in the latest FIFA Women’s World Ranking. Despite not playing any matches since the last update on December 13, 2024, the nine-time WAFCON champions remain 36th globally, keeping their spot as the continent’s best. Nigeria leads Africa’s rankings, followed by South Africa…
Bright Osayi-Samuel is set to leave Fenerbahçe this summer after failing to agree on a new contract, with Nottingham Forest and Crystal Palace battling to sign the Super Eagles defender. The 27-year-old Nigerian full-back has been locked in negotiations with the Turkish giants over a contract extension, but talks have collapsed due to salary disputes….
Super Eagles forward Moses Simon has emerged as a potential summer transfer target for Serie A side AS Roma, with the Italian giants reportedly keen on securing his services. The 29-year-old has been a key player for FC Nantes since joining from Levante in 2019, making 191 appearances, scoring 35 goals, and providing 38 assists….
In a bold and exciting move, FIFA President Gianni Infantino has revealed the introduction of a Super Bowl-style halftime show for the 2026 FIFA World Cup final. The historic event, set to take place at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19, 2026, will bring a major twist to the tournament’s entertainment offerings. Traditionally,…
Lobi Stars FC has officially announced that the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has granted approval for the club to relocate its home matches to the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu.The move will take effect from Matchday 28, with Lobi Stars set to face Ikorodu City on Monday, March 10, 2025. The decision to relocate…
Zimbabwe head coach, Michael Nees, is confident his team can defeat Nigeria in their upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match on March 25. The two teams will meet at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, during Matchday 26 of the qualifiers. Both teams are desperate for a win to revive their chances of…
Taiwo Awoniyi, regarded as the most spiritual player in the Super Eagles squad, has been excluded from Nigeria’s provisional list for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. This decision by head coach Eric Chelle has sparked a backlash, with former Nigeria international Dele Abubakr criticizing the omission. Abubakr, speaking exclusively to Legit.ng, emphasized Awoniyi’s dedication and…
Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) is facing a transportation crisis as their team bus broke down multiple times during a journey to Katsina, leaving players and officials stranded in Akure, Ondo State. The breakdown occurred just two days before a vital Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) match against Katsina United, threatening to derail their preparations….
Rangers International FC have confirmed the departure of their midfielder, Kazeem Ogunleye, who has completed a permanent $40,000 ( ₦60 million) transfer to Albanian club FK Partizani. Ogunleye, 18, joined Enugu Rangers from Plateau United having worked alongside current Flying Antelopes gaffer Fidelis Ilechukwu. While announcing the depature of Ogunleye the club did not disclose…
