(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has issued a statement encouraging Nigeria’s Super Falcons as he urged them to clinch a record-extending 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title as they slug it out with host nation, Morocco, in the final tonight at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat. The President’s message was delivered in a […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Super Falcons defender Michelle Alozie emerged as the hero on Tuesday as her late goal secured Nigeria a place in the final of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The dramatic moment came in the dying minutes of the tightly contested semifinal clash against hosts Morocco, with both sides locked in […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Doha is bidding to host the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games, authorities said on Tuesday, as the wealthy Gulf state sets its sights on yet another major sport event to diversify its energy-reliant economy. One of the smallest and wealthiest states in the Gulf, Qatar had already hosted the 2022 FIFA World […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The head coach of Banyana Banyana of South Africa, Desiree Ellis, has expressed concern about the team’s preparation for their 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations semi-final clash with the Super Falcons of Nigeria. South Africa, who are the defending champions, defeated Senegal 4-1 on penalties in a thrilling quarter-final contest on […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Oleksandr Usyk beat Daniel Dubois to become the undisputed heavyweight world champion with a fifth-round knockout at London’s Wembley Stadium on Saturday. Victory saw Ukraine’s Usyk extend his unbeaten professional record to 24 fights as the WBA, WBC, and WBO champion added his British opponent’s IBF belt to his collection. Early in […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Cole Palmer delivered a masterclass to inspire Chelsea to a shock 3-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup final on Sunday, The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the win capped a historic night for the Premier League side at the MetLife Stadium in New York. The 22-year-old […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has expressed shock at the death of Nigeria’s goalkeeping legend, Peter Rufai at the age of 61. Reports say the late goal-tender had been ill for a while before succumbed at a Lagos hospital at about 6 a.m. on Thursday. A statement by Ademola Olajire, NFF’s Director […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Liverpool’s Portuguese forward Diogo Jota, 28, died in a ghastly car crash near Zamora in northwestern Spain with his brother, Andre, according to reports. The regional fire department of Castille-Leon, where Zamora is located, said on its website a car crashed shortly after midnight on Thursday and burst into flames, with two […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Ruud van Nistelrooy has left Leicester nearly 10 weeks after they were relegated from the Premier League, the club announced on Friday. Leicester said in a statement that they had “mutually agreed” with the Dutchman that his contract would be terminated with immediate effect. Van Nistelrooy, 48, joined the struggling Foxes in […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – After 31 years, the Federal Government has eventually fulfilled its three-decade-old promise of house allocations to members of the 1994 Super Eagles squad that won the Africa Cup of Nations in Tunisia. This was announced in a statement posted on the ministry’s website on Wednesday. One of the beneficiaries, former striker Efan […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi faces a tantalising reunion with former club Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup last 16 after both sides on Monday progressed to the knockout phase. Miami drew 2-2 with Palmeiras to go through second in Group A, after the Brazilian side fought back from two goals down […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former head coach of the Super Eagles, Augustine Eguavoen, says that there is still hope for the team to qualify for next year’s World Cup. The 59-year-old gaffer took over after the team on an interim basis following the resignation of Finidi George after two matches. Eguavoen assisted the three-time African champions […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Liverpool will kick off their Premier League title defence at home to Bournemouth on Friday, August 15 while Arsenal head to Manchester United in a blockbuster clash on the opening weekend. Arne Slot’s champions have the chance to secure the first points of the new season at Anfield as they launch the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Ebonyi Government has rued the performance of its contingent to the recently concluded 22nd National Sports Festival in Abeokuta, Ogun. Ebonyi placed 28th on the final medals table with one gold in cricket and two bronze medals in cricket and kick-boxing. Richard Idike, the state’s Commissioner for Youth Development and Sports, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Portugal beat long-time rivals Spain 5-3 on penalties to clinch their second UEFA Nations League title. Portugal twice went behind in regulation time but twice fought back to level the scores. This was also Portugal’s manager, Roberto Martinez’s first international trophy. Mikel Oyarzabal, Spain’s goalscorer in the Euro 2024 final and the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigeria settled for a 1-1 draw on Friday in their international friendly clash with Russia. Russia took the lead in the 27th minute after Nigerian defender Semi Ajayi put the ball into his own net. The Super Eagles responded in the second half through Tolu Arokodare, who netted the equaliser in the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Spain have secured a final date by defeating France in a 9-goal thriller at the ongoing european nations league games. The game which was played on Thursday ended in 5-4 in favour of Spain as Lamal Yamine shined by scoring a brace and won the man of the match. Spain started very […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Paris Saint-Germain won the Champions League for the first time in their history as Luis Enrique’s brilliant young side outclassed Inter Milan on Saturday in the most one-sided final ever as teenager Desire Doue scored twice in an astonishing 5-0 victory. Achraf Hakimi, playing against his former club, gave PSG an early […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former World Boxing Federation (WBF) Cruiserweight Champion, Bashiru Oloruntoyin Ali, better known as Bash Ali, has promised to actualise his ambition of hosting the international title fight for the first time in Africa. There are speculations that 69-year-old Ali intends to break the world boxing record and put his name in the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – New Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso declared on Monday that he possesses the energy and enthusiasm to deliver success befitting the Spanish giants as he was officially presented as Carlo Ancelotti’s successor. Alonso, who has signed a three-year contract until June 2028, will lead the team at the Club World Cup this […]
