Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers paid yet another glowing tribute to Luis Suarez as he inspired the 3-1 win over Cardiff which lifted the Reds to the top of the table. Suarez, who signed a new long-term contract with the Anfield side on Friday, scored two and set up Raheem Sterling in a one-sided first half […]
After suffering its worst home defeat in 16 years losing 5-0 to Liverpool, Tottenham have sacked manager Andre Villas-Boas. The club’s statement says: “The club can announce that agreement has been reached with head coach Andre Villas-Boas for the termination of his services. “The decision was by mutual consent and in the interests of all […]
The Spurs boss says his side must bounce back after being humbled at home by Brendan Rodgers’ men and praised the visitors for a “spectacular” performance. Andre Villas-Boas took responsibility for Tottenham’s poor performance as it was beaten 5-0 by Liverpool at White Hart Lane on Sunday. The hosts were easily beaten by a rampant Liverpool side, led by […]
By Femi Kehinde, Lagos Nigeria has been drawn in Group F alongside Argentina, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Iran. There are some intriguing stories coming out of the Final Draw after its conclusion. There are three World Cup champions in one group (Uruguay, Italy and England in Group D) Argentina and Nigeria meet again in the group stages, as they did in 2002 […]
Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, has congratulated the Super Eagles of Nigeria and their handlers on their 2-0 win over Ethiopia, to qualify for the Brazil 2014 edition of the World Cup. Governor Amosun noted that being the first African team to qualify for the finals, and coming on the heels of the U17 […]
The African Examiner The sports loving Governor of Abia State, Chief Theodore Orji, has congratulated the Super Eagles for thrashing the Walya Antelopes of Ethiopia 2-0 to qualify for next year’s FIFA World Cup to be hosted by Brazil. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Charles Ajunwa, Governor Orji who thanked the […]
The African Examiner The Super Eagles of Nigeria has qualified for the 2014 FIFA world cup holding in Brazil. The Eagles defeated the Antelope of Ethiopia with 2 goals to nothing in Calabar to qualify for their 5th world cup. The first goal of the game was through a spot kick slotted beautifully into the […]
Ignatius Okpara, Enugu Nigeria Football Federation NFF, Mallam Aminu Maigari, has challenged state governments in Nigeria to start investing in sports development in their respective states. The NFF boss, noted that as a unifying instrument, there is need for state governments to always accord serious attention to the sector. Speaking Thursday in Enugu during the […]
Ayo Balogun, Lagos The All Progressives Congress (APC) has heartily congratulated Nigeria’s National Under-17 World Cup team, the Golden Eaglets for its historic victory at the 2013 edition of the global tournament in the United Arab Emirates. In a statement issued in Lagos on Sunday by its Interim National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the […]
The African Examiner President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has hailed the Golden Eaglets of Nigeria on their 3-0 triumph over Mexico in the final match of the 2013 FIFA Under-17 World Soccer Championship played Friday evening in Abu Dhabi. President Jonathan joined other very proud and happy Nigerians in saluting the glorious achievement of the Eaglets in […]
The African Examiner President Goodluck Jonathan has constituted a high-powered delegation headed by the Senate President, Senator David Mark to represent the Federal Government at tomorrow’s FIFA Under-17 World Soccer Finals between Nigeria and Mexico in the United Arab Emirates. Other members of the delegation who President Jonathan has charged to ensure that the Golden […]
The African Examiner Abia State Governor, Chief Theodore Orji, has charged the Golden Eaglets to go all out to win the FIFA Under 17 World Cup taking place in the United Arab Emirates. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Charles Ajunwa, Governor Orji who expressed happiness over the 3-0 thrashing of Sweden […]
By Ignatius Okpara, Enugu The Federal Government has formally handed back the management of the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium to the Enugu State Government. Speaking during the handover ceremony held at the Government House , Enugu Tuesday, representative of the Federal Government and Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon Gbenga Elegbeleye, said the […]
The African Examiner All-conquering Golden Eaglets of Nigeria have humbled their Swedish opponents with 3 goals to nothing to qualify for the final of the FIFA U-17 World Cup in United Arab Emirates. (UAE) Taiwo Awoniyi broke the deadlock in the first half of the game, while Samuel Okon, and Chidera Ezeh sealed the game for […]
Agency Reporter Eaglets coach Manu Garba has said it will be the cup or nothing for his team at the U17 World Cup in the UAE. Nigeria battle their counterparts Sweden in Tuesday’s semi-final for a place in the final. “As an interim coach in 2007 when we were about leaving Nigeria for the World […]
The African Examiner Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets survived Uruguay, their sternest opponent so far in the ongoing u-17 world cup in United Arab Emirates to qualify for the semi final. The first goal of the match came through the tireless hardwork of Taiwo Awoniyi in the 18 minutes of the game. Uruaguay came into the second […]
Agency Report Golden Eaglets coach Manu Garba has restated his belief his team will go past Uruguay to reach the semi-final of the U17 World Cup on Saturday. The South Americans earlier in the year defeated Super Eagles and Flying Eagles 2-1 at both meetings, but Manu is confident his team will beat Uruguay. “The […]
The African Examiner Chelsea striker Willian was named as a replacement for Diego Costa by Luiz Felipe Scolari for the Brazil squad picked for next month’s friendlies. Willian made the cut after Atletico Madrid forward Costa’s decision to pin his national colours to that of world champions Spain. Scolari has also recalled AC Milan striker […]
Agency Reporter Golden Eaglets coach Manu Garba has saluted his team’s firepower, saying his team are difficult to stop as they love to score goals. Golden Eaglets players Yahaya (Left) and Awoniyi (Right) celebrate one of their goals against Iran Nigeria booked their place in the last eight of the U17 World Cup on Tuesday […]
By Agency Reporter Kelechi Iheanacho’s outstanding performance at the Fifa Under-17 World Cup may ultimately make him a ‘Gunner’ as Arsenal are reportedly making moves to sign the wonder-kid. Golden Eaglets Danger Man, Kelechi Iheneacho Iheanacho almost single-handedly brought Mexico to their knees as he scored four goals en-route to Nigeria recording a 6-1 win […]
