(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Super Falcons are to face England in the round of 16 at the 2023 Women’s World Cup. Nigeria finished runners-up in Group B with five points after a goalless draw with Ireland on Monday. A day after that, the Lionesses trounced China 1-6 to confirm the matchup with Coach Randy Waldrum’s […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Super Falcons sealed a spot in the round of 16 of the 2023 Women’s World Cup after a goalless draw with their European contingents, Northern Ireland Randy Waldrum’s team needed a draw to be sure of the next round passage The Falcons had to endure an early minute of pressure from the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Arsenal legend Ian Wright has called out the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to do the needful by paying the Super Falcons players. This is coming after the super falcons won in their match against Australia beating them 3-2 in a Group B game at the 2023 Women’s World Cup on Thursday. The […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As part of measure to boost the financial base as well as return Nigeria’s premier league side, Rangers Inter FC of Enugu to its lost glory, Management of the club says plans are afoot to register one million fans into its Ambassadorial club. It said such gesture would also go a long […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has applauded the Super Falcons of Nigeria after the team defeated Australia in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup tie. The African Examiner writes that the Super Falcons on Thursday defeated Australia 3-2 in a 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup tie at the Suncorp Stadium. Emily van […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Africa’s four representatives at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup began the tournament last week with something of a whimper, playing one game each without a single win. The continent is being represented by Nigeria who have participated in all editions of the competition; champions, South Africa; Morocco, and Zambia. While all […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The 2023 Women’s World Cup has kicked off in New Zealand and Australia with Nigeria starting their journey against Canada early Friday (WAT). Nigeria are in Group B of the competition and are gearing up to reach the knockout stage for the second time in a row. The Super Falcons and Canada […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Carlos Alcaraz defeated seven-time champion Novak Djokovic to claim his first Wimbledon title on Sunday, shattering the Serb’s dream of a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam crown. World number one Alcaraz recovered from dropping the first set and saving a set point in the second to win 1-6, 7-6 (8/6), 6-1, 3-6, 6-4 […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The women’s 4×100 metres relay gold medal won by the Nigerian team at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham has been withdrawn by the games federation because of doping violation. Nigeria’s quartet of Tobi Amusan, Favour Ofili, Rosemary Chukwuma and Grace Nwokocha won the gold in the 4×100 meters race at the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Everton’s Dele Alli says he was sexually abused as a child and used drugs before he was adopted by an “amazing” family who helped him to turn his life around. Alli, a former England international, also said in an interview that he recently spent six weeks in rehab as a result of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – David de Gea announced Saturday he is leaving Manchester United after 12 years, saying “it’s the right time to undertake a new challenge”. The long-serving Spanish goalkeeper, who won the Premier League Golden Glove award for most clean sheets last season, was criticised for a number of high-profile errors in the final […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – UEFA on Friday authorized AC Milan, Aston Villa and Brighton to take part in European competitions next season after they made changes to avoid potential conflict with the multi-club ownership rule. Seven-time European champions Milan share the same US owners, RedBird Capital Partners, as French Cup winners Toulouse, while Villa’s owners have […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Kwara State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the development of sports at different levels in order to explore and maximize its huge benefits. Executive Chairman of Kwara State Sports Commission, Bola Mogaji gave the assurance while speaking at the two-day Train-the-Trainers grassroots badminton programme, which was held at the indoor Sports […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Foremost Nigeria’s premier league club, Rangers International F.C of Enugu, has officially engaged and unveiled Coach Fidelis Ilechukwu as the it’s technical Adviser. The Anambra state born soccer tactician takes the place of coach Abdul Maikaba whose two years contract with the club ended recently. African Examiner Sports reports that the brief […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – All is now set for the official unveiling of the immediate past Technical Adviser (TA) of Plateau United, Heartland and Moutain of fire M.F.M F.c, Coach Fidelis Ilechukwu, as the new Rangers Inter FC of Enugu handler. He will be saddled with the task of molding a winning squad for the ‘Flying […]
English Premiership side Aston Villa’s captain John McGinn is in Zimbabwe in the company of girlfriend Sara Stokes for a two day holiday in Victoria Falls. The Scotland national team captain arrived at the end of day from South Africa where he said he had an experience with wildlife. Zimbabwe international star, Marvelous Nakamba invited […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Super Eagles defender, Ifeanyi Udeze has alleged that the president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau, is scared to decide if to sack the national team’s head coach, Jose Peseiro. The African Examiner recalls that last week, Gusau disclosed that the NFF would carry out an opinion poll where […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The American owners of English Premier League giants Chelsea on Thursday sealed a deal to take control of French Ligue 1 outfit Strasbourg, the consortium announced. “This agreement marks a new chapter in the history of Strasbourg as the consortium is committed to accelerating sustainable investments in the growth of the club,” […]
……Says He Won’t Renegotiate Contract. (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Coach Abdul Maikaba, who has been the technical adviser of Rangers International F.C for the past two seasons has thrown in the towel as he announced his resignation at an end-of-the-season. He made this known when he met with players, coaches, management, and backroom staff at the […]
…..Defeats Runners Up, Rivers Angels. (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Defending Champions of the female category of the Nigeria Football Federation NFF/Tingo Competition, Balyesa Queens FC, have retained the trophy after defeating runners up, Rivers Angels 4-2 in a penalty shoot out in the finals of the 2023 edition of the soccer fiesta, played at the Stephen […]
