The Nigeria Football Federation, in collaboration with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on Monday held a sensitisation seminar for staff of the Federation aimed at curbing corrupt practices and promoting transparency within the football body. While declaring the seminar open, NFF General Secretary, Dr Mohammed Sanusi MON, issued a stern…
Nigeria’s number one goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie, has opened a window on the approach the Cup-holders are thinking of adopting for their defence of the title when the 14th Women Africa Cup of Nations finals begin in Morocco this month. Nnadozie, one of the best women goalkeepers in the world, who is serving her third successive…
Nigeria’s preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) have gathered momentum after Super Falcons head coach Justine Madugu unveiled a 25-player squad for the tournament in Morocco, while the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) approved the creation of two new domestic competitions aimed at expanding the country’s football ecosystem. Madugu’s squad is led…
Manchester United and Chelsea have officially kicked off preparations for the 2026/27 season, with both Premier League giants returning to training as new signings and fresh managerial ideas take center stage. At Carrington, Manchester United’s players were put through their first pre-season drills under head coach Michael Carrick, with new arrivals Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin…
Aston Villa have pulled off one of the biggest transfer twists of the summer after reaching an agreement to sign Johan Manzambi from SC Freiburg, beating Newcastle United to the highly rated midfielder. Newcastle had previously agreed a deal worth around €60 million with Freiburg and were awaiting the player’s final approval. However, Aston Villa…
Spanish sensation Lamine Yamal is celebrating his 19th birthday today, marking another milestone in a remarkable career as he prepares to help Spain chase a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final. Born on July 13, 2007, near Barcelona, Yamal has rapidly established himself as one of world football’s brightest stars. A product of…
By Izuchukwu Okosi Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos have been grouped along with Poland, Puerto Rico and Korea DPR in Group B of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco, reports News Legend. The lasses beat Benin Republic 5-3 in their last qualifying game on Friday. The team will depart Lomé,…
Argentina beat ten-man Switzerland 2-1 in the early hours of Sunday in Kansas City to reach the semifinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The South American giants will face England on Wednesday in the second semifinals game. The contest seemed set for penalty shootout before Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez curled an unstoppable 25-yard…
Linda Noskova won the women’s singles final of the 2026 Wimbledon Open on Saturday night. The Czech came into the tournament not as one of the favourites to win the title. However she has joined the pantheon of tennis superstars from her country to win the prestigious title. News Legend celebrates the new superstar who…
By Izuchukwu Okosi England secured a place in the semifinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup late Sunday night with a 2-1 win over Norway at the Miami Stadium. Jude Bellingham scored England’s two goals in the game after the Three Lions went down to Norway’s lead. England had more possession of the ball in…
