(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Kai Havertz sent Arsenal to the top of the Premier League as the German’s last-gasp goal clinched a hard-fought 1-0 win at Brentford on Saturday. Havertz was a Champions League final hero for Chelsea in 2021, but he has endured a torrid time since crossing London to join Arsenal in the close-season. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Trent Alexander-Arnold’s late equaliser rescued Liverpool in their 1-1 draw at title rivals Manchester City after Erling Haaland bagged his 50th Premier League goal, while Newcastle routed woeful Chelsea 4-1 on Saturday. Alexander-Arnold struck 10 minutes from the end of a tense summit meeting at the Etihad Stadium after Haaland’s landmark strike […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Rwanda pulled one of the biggest shocks of the Africa qualifying series for the 2024 World Cup when they beat South Africa 2-0 on Thursday. With Nigeria getting two points from their first two games in Group C of the qualifiers, the fears of a second consecutive World Cup miss was on […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A board member of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Nse Essien says the federation won’t be able to pay the Super Eagles Head Coach Jose Peseiro his compensatory fees if he were to be relieved of his job. The Portuguese coach has been under pressure of late after his side played out […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Victor Osimhen has made the final list for the 2023 CAF Best Player award, a statement from the football body has shown. “CAF has announced the shortlists for the men’s categories for the CAF Awards 2023,” the African football governing body said on Friday. The Napoli forward, who is the overwhelming favourite, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigeria and Barcelona FC’s Asisat Oshoala was amongst other preliminary nominees shortlisted by CAF for the various women’s categories for the CAF Awards 2023. A statement on the CAF website on Tuesday, said a panel made up of CAF Technical Experts, Legends, and selected media representatives decided on the nominees. It said […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Manchester United could be without Rasmus Hojlund for a critical Champions League trip to Galatasaray, while Christian Eriksen will be sidelined for a month in the latest injury blow to the Red Devils. Despite Hojlund’s five goals in four Champions League appearances for the club, United are on the brink of elimination […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Harry Maguire says he feels vindicated over his decision to stay and fight for his place at Manchester United after forcing his way back into Erik ten Hag’s team. The 30-year-old England defender’s future appeared to lie away from Old Trafford after he lost his starting place last season and was stripped […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A stoppage-time penalty from ex-Manchester City player Cole Palmer snatched a well-deserved point for Chelsea against the Citizens in an enthralling 4-4 Premier League (PL) draw, with the flurry of goals providing a contrast to the 1-0 scoreline from each of the previous four league H2Hs. Buoyed by their memorable win against […]
AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Arsenal’s unbeaten Premier League (PL) home run against newly-promoted opposition stretched to 38 matches thanks to a relatively straightforward 3-1 victory over Burnley in a game where the Gunners netted their 1000th goal at the Emirates Stadium. The term ‘free hit’ probably no longer applies to Burnley in the predicament they find […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Super Eagles will be without Napoli hitman Victor Osimhen and Leicester City midfield maestro for the team’s 2026 World Cup qualifiers against the Harambe Stars of Zimbabwe and the Crocodiles of Lesotho. Nigeria’s squad list for the November encounters was released late Thursday by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). A snapshot […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – FC Copenhagen twice came from behind to snatch a historic 4-3 win over Manchester United in the UEFA Champions League (UCL). Victory for Jacob Neestrup’s men marks just the second time that a Danish side has beaten English opposition and the first time since 2006. Manchester United were welcomed by a stunning […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has described as a “disgrace” the decision to allow Anthony Gordon’s goal which ended his team’s unbeaten Premier League run in the 1-0 loss to Newcastle on Saturday. Arteta’s side were defeated for the first time in 11 league games, with the manner of their loss leaving a […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) and StarTimes have signed a five-year broadcast rights deal worth one billion naira to bring the country’s elite league back on television. This was confirmed during the contract signing ceremony in Abuja, with officials of NPFL and Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) in attendance on Thursday in […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Newcastle’s challenging run in the Carabao cup will continue after Eddie Howe’s side were drawn away to Chelsea in the quarter-finals. The Magpies earned a 1-0 win over Treble winners Manchester City In the third round, before cruising to a 3-0 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford on Wednesday. Newcastle will […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced nominees for the men’s categories for the CAF Awards 2023 scheduled for Dec. 11 in Marrakech, Morocco. A statement on the CAF website on Wednesday said a panel of CAF Technical Experts, African Football Legends and selected media representatives from a number of countries […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Super Falcons Coach, Justine Madugu, says his team are battle ready to face the best in Africa and ensure qualification to the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament in France. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Super Falcons on Tuesday in Abuja walloped their Ethiopian counterparts 4-0 in a second round, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Newcastle boss Eddie Howe said revenge is not on his mind ahead of Wednesday’s League Cup trip to Manchester United for a repeat of last season’s final. Howe’s side were beaten 2-0 at Wembley in February as Newcastle’s agonizingly long wait for a first domestic trophy, stretching back to 1955, was extended […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The 2023 edition of the prestigious Ballon d’Or award was held in Paris on Monday with Argentine star Lionel Messi winning the men’s prize for a record-extending 8th time. Messi beat Norway’s Erling Haaland who plays for Manchester City to win the prize in France. The 36-year-old succeeds Karim Benzema as the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – WBC heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury beat former UFC fighter Francis Ngannou on a split decision in a non-title fight in Saudi Arabia on Sunday. It was, indeed, a fight that almost delivered one of boxing’s biggest upsets. Fury, unbeaten holder of one of the sport’s most prestigious belts, narrowly avoided a […]
