Posted by Niyi Adeyi
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Sunday, February 19th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Anambra Government has signed a sports marketing partnership deal worth N1.5 billion with Brunnuel and Winston Ltd, a financial consulting firm to drive the Anambra Solution Sports Initiative. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the partnership is a bold move to realise the Prof. Chukwuma Soludo administration’s determination to […]
Posted by African Examiner
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Saturday, February 18th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Liverpool have won their second match crushing Newcastle United two goals to nothing. Darwin Nunez scored early in the 10th minute, while Cody Gakpo followed with a goal in the 17th minute to seal their team’s victory. In other matches of the Premier League Arsenal won 4-2 in a thrilling comeback victory […]
Posted by Samson Kankan
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Thursday, February 16th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Barcelona and Manchester United shared a gripping 2-2 draw at Camp Nou on Thursday as the two European heavyweights traded blows in an intense Europa League play-off first leg. Marcos Alonso sent Barcelona in front with a header but the superb Marcus Rashford drilled home to level for the visitors and helped […]
Posted by Samson Kankan
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Wednesday, February 15th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Manchester City earned a crucial 3-1 win against title rivals Arsenal as the resurgent champions knocked the Gunners off the top of the Premier League on Wednesday. Pep Guardiola’s side showed they are not ready to surrender the title with a ruthless display of finishing that lifted them above Arsenal on goal […]
Posted by Eric Ojo
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Sunday, February 12th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Community Sport and Educational Development (CSED) Initiative, a frontline sport for change Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has trained additional 34 new netball coaches in Taraba State. The two-day basic netball training for Physical Education (P.E.) Teachers in the state was jointly organized in collaboration with the Taraba State Ministry of Youth and Sports […]
Posted by Samson Kankan
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Saturday, February 11th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Real Madrid lifted the Club World Cup for a record fifth time with a pulsating 5-3 win over Al Hilal on Saturday in Morocco. Vinicius Junior and Fede Valverde struck twice each, while Karim Benzema also scored on his return from injury in Madrid’s spectacular victory over their Saudi Arabian opponents. Carlo […]
Posted by Samson Kankan
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Saturday, February 11th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Arsenal stumbled again as the Premier League leaders were held to a 1-1 draw by Brentford, while Tottenham’s top-four hopes were dented by an embarrassing 4-1 defeat at Leicester on Saturday.Mikel Arteta’s side could have moved eight points clear of second-placed Manchester City with a victory at the Emirates Stadium. But Arsenal […]
Posted by Samson Kankan
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Friday, February 10th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – West Ham takes on Chelsea in the early kickoff in the EPL. Potter is under plenty of pressure, especially as his 41% win record is the lowest of any permanent Chelsea boss since Glenn Hoddle, who was sacked back in 1996! He has, at least, been boosted by three successive clean sheets […]
Posted by Samson Kankan
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Friday, February 10th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – World Cup winner Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Karim Benzema were announced Friday as the three finalists for FIFA’s The Best award for last year. Two-time Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas of Spain, England forward Beth Mead and US star Alex Morgan were nominated for the top women’s prize. Paris Saint-Germain team-mates […]
Posted by Samson Kankan
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Wednesday, February 8th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Argentina, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay officially submitted a joint bid to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup yesterday. While doing so, the four South American countries called for the tournament to return “where football was born”, 100 years after the first World Cup was held in Montevideo. During a ceremony in Buenos […]
Posted by Samson Kankan
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Sunday, February 5th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Arsenal’s lead at the top of the Premier League remains five points after Manchester City squandered the chance to heap pressure on the Gunners by losing 1-0 to Tottenham on Sunday. Everton had inflicted just Arsenal’s second league defeat of the season by the same scoreline 24 hours earlier. But Mikel Arteta’s […]
Posted by Samson Kankan
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Saturday, February 4th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Arsenal fell to just a second Premier League defeat of the season as James Tarkowski’s header gave Everton the perfect start under new manager Sean Dyche in a 1-0 win at Goodison Park. Toffee’s know goals win games however, and with only six goals from the lineup prior to today they were […]
Posted by Samson Kankan
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Friday, February 3rd, 2023
Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool travel to face struggling Wolves, desperate to pull themselves out of a slump that has left them playing catch-up, while Tottenham host champions Manchester City. (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The clock is ticking for Chelsea manager Graham Potter to turn unprecedented spending into results, starting against Fulham on Friday, as new Everton manager […]
Posted by Samson Kankan
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Friday, February 3rd, 2023
The 21-year-old was also included in Manchester United’s latest Premier League squad list following the release of the statement. (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Manchester United have launched an internal investigation to decide the future of Mason Greenwood after attempted rape and assault charges against him were dropped The England striker was arrested in 2022 over the […]
Posted by Samson Kankan
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Wednesday, February 1st, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – So it will be Manchester United versus Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley three weeks on Sunday, as if that scenario was ever in any serious doubt last night. A proper final between two clubs for whom lifting this trophy really would mean something. Newcastle fans don’t need reminding […]
Posted by Samson Kankan
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Wednesday, February 1st, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The African examiner takes a look around trending deadline day transfer market deals with top premier league clubs on the rise to strengthen their squads. Chelsea have sensationally signed Enzo Fernandez for a British record £121 million after agreeing a deal with Benfica late on deadline day. The eye-watering swoop for Chelsea’s […]
Posted by Samson Kankan
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Monday, January 30th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Real Madrid will take on Clasico rivals Barcelona in the Copa del Rey semi-finals while Athletic Bilbao will face Osasuna following Monday’s draw. The reigning Spanish champions will host Barca before visiting the Camp Nou, in the only round of Spain’s national knockout competition held over two legs. Carlo Ancelotti’s side reached […]
Posted by Samson Kankan
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Sunday, January 29th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Liverpool’s disastrous season suffered another blow on Sunday as the holders were dumped out of the FA Cup by a 2-1 defeat at Brighton. Kaoru Mitoma’s brilliant control and finish in stoppage time earned the Seagulls a place in the fifth round. Liverpool had led at the Amex through Harvey Elliott, but […]
Posted by Samson Kankan
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Sunday, January 29th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Manchester United successfully navigated their way past a dogged Reading side to book their place in the fifth round of the FA Cup, extending their winning streak at Old Trafford to 11 on the bounce. Manchester United delivered an excellent second-half performance to knock Reading out of the FA Cup at Old […]
Posted by Samson Kankan
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Saturday, January 28th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Novak Djokovic put aside the controversy surrounding his father to surge into a 10th Australian Open final Friday and close in on a record-equalling 22nd Grand Slam crown. Only Stefanos Tsitsipas stands in his way after the Serb romped past unseeded American Tommy Paul 7-5, 6-1, 6-2 on Rod Laver Arena in […]
