(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerian-born Michael Mmoh has zoomed into the third round of the 2023 Australian Open. The 25-year-old is the son of a former Nigerian tennis player Tony Mmoh. He beat the struggling former world number two Alexander Zverev 6-7 (1/7), 6-4, 6-3, 6-2 on Margaret Court Arena. The German 12th seed, who was […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Michael Olise scored a sensational 91st-minute free-kick to deny Manchester United a 10th successive win. As such, Crystal Palace became the first side to rescue points from a losing position against the Red Devils this season in a hard-fought 1-1 draw at Selhurst Park. On a bitterly cold night in the capital, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – UFC heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou, has been stripped of his title and released from his contract after failing to accept a new contract offer. This was made known by the head of the association, Dana White, who indicated his disappointment at Ngannou turning down an offer that would have made him the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Barcelona beat Real Madrid 3-1 in Saudi Arabia on Sunday to win the Spanish Super Cup, their first trophy since coach Xavi Hernandez took over. Inspired by electric teenager Gavi, who scored himself and set up goals for Robert Lewandowski and Pedri Gonzalez, the Catalans shone, while Karim Benzema netted a late […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Struggling Chelsea football club have hijacked Arsenal’s bid Mykhailo Mudryk after agreeing a £88m deal for the Shakhtar winger. Chelsea sent representatives, including director of global talent and transfers Ben Winstanley and a senior board member to Turkey this week to try and tie up a deal for the 22-year-old and have […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp blasted his side’s effort in a humiliating 0-3 English Premier League (EPL) defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion which he called the worst ever in his reign. Winger Solly March scored twice and created a third for Brighton as they dominated the game from start to finish, with […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Pep Guardiola’s 500th top-flight game as a manager ended in a dramatic Manchester derby defeat as Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford turned the match on its head after Jack Grealish opener’s at Old Trafford, meaning the Red Devils are now only a point behind their bitter rivals, who remain five points behind […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Rivals Manchester United and Manchester City meet for the 52nd time in an early kick-off in the the Premier League. United Will be bidding to end a run of three straight H2H league defeats, their worst run of derby defeats since 2013-14. Hope is high that the Red Devils can do just […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – LIONEL MESSI is being eyed up by Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal in a deal worth £245 million per year, according to reports. Cristiano Ronaldo arrived in the Middle East earlier this month after agreeing a £173m-a-year transfer to Al Nassr. It makes him the highest-paid sports star in the world by […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Goals from ex-Chelsea man Willian and Carlos Vinícius gave Fulham their first win over the Blues in 21 meetings to move into the Premier League’s top-six, in a match that saw Chelsea’s loanee debutant João Félix sent off for an X-rated challenge. Even though Chelsea sat behind their West London rivals Fulham […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Manchester United will face Nottingham Forest in the semi-finals as Erik ten Hag’s side now stand as favourites to win the Carabao Cup. Southampton’s 2-0 win against Manchester City was a huge upset and has opened up the tournament, as they will face high-flying Newcastle United next. The first legs of the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As the 2022/2023 Abridged Nigeria professional football league NPFL, commences, Management of Rangers International Football Club of Enugu has set a target of getting a continental ticket for the season. The club’s Secretary, Barrister Ferdinand Ugwuarua and the Technical Adviser, Coach Abdul Maikaba stated this Wednesday during interaction with members of Sports […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – France’s goalkeeper, Hugo Lloris, has retired from international football. The Tottenham FC 2018 World Cup and 2022 finalist announced his retirement from international football on Monday. In a statement, the goalkeeper stated that it was time to hand over to the younger one to carry on. “There comes a time when you […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Gareth Bale announced his retirement from club and international football at the age of 33 on Monday, bringing to an end one of the most decorated careers in British football history. Wales’ record appearance holder and goalscorer led his country from the international football wilderness to qualify for two European Championships, reaching […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Barcelona stretched their unbeaten LaLiga run to seven games without defeat and fuelled their title aspirations, courtesy of a determined display which saw them beat Atlético Madrid 1-0 at the Metropolitano Stadium. Real Madrid’s loss at Villarreal meant Barcelona had been given an opportunity to reopen a lead at the league summit, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – After several months of delay the 2022/2023 season of the Nigeria Premier Football League(NPFL) finally kicked off at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Akwa Ibom on Sunday, where the state’s darling team Akwa United were handed a shocking 2-0 defeat at the hands of newcomer Bendel Insurance. The encounter saw the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Manchester United progressed to the fourth round of the FA Cup thanks to a 3-1 win over Everton at Old Trafford. The Red Devils have lost just one of their last 17 matches in all competitions, including eight consecutive victories on home soil. Frank Lampard, under intense scrutiny for his job, reverted […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A superior second-half display saw Manchester City edge Chelsea 1-0 at Stamford Bridge, as the hosts succumbed to a third straight home H2H defeat. The Blues last tasted victory against Pep Guardiola’s men in the UEFA Champions League Final in 2021. Chelsea’s injury woes worsened on Thursday night as they suffered a […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski’s three-match ban was upheld by Spain’s sports court on Wednesday and he will miss the visit to Atletico Madrid on Sunday in La Liga. Lewandowski was hit with a suspension after a red card against Osasuna in November before the World Cup break. The decision to suspend his […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Pep Guardiola believes Manchester City have it all to do if they are to overhaul leaders Arsenal at the top of the Premier League table. Reigning champions City can move back to within five points of the Gunners away to Chelsea today after Arsenal dropped points in Tuesday’s goalless draw with Newcastle. […]
