(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. […]
Pele was buried in his final resting place Tuesday as millions of fans in Brazil and around the world mourned the sports legend. Newly inaugurated President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva paid his respects at Vila Belmiro, the stadium where Pelé played for most of his career. Pele was being laid to rest in the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo will be unveiled before thousands of fans at Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr club on Tuesday, a spokesman said, after sealing a shock move estimated at more than 200 million euros. The 37-year-old great, a five-time winner of the Ballon d’Or, will arrive late on Monday with his family […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Tottenham Hotspur missed the chance to move back into the top four of the Premier League after falling behind for the 10th successive game in all competitions, as Emiliano Buendía and Douglas Luiz’s second-half goals guided Aston Villa to a 2-0 win, continuing their fine start to life under Unai Emery. Antonio […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Cristiano Ronaldo signs for Al Nassr with agreement valid for two years and half; total salary will be close to €200m per year, but this includes a commercial deal. It’s the biggest salary ever in football. “History in the making. This is a signing that will not only inspire our club to […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President, Muhammadu Buhari, has described the late Brazilian football legend, Edson Arantes Do Nascimento, aka Pele, as someone who made a mark humanity will never forget. This was passed as a tribute to the footballer issued on behalf of all Nigerians on Thursday, December 29, 2022. African Examiner writes that Pele, 82, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Brazil football legend and three-time World Cup winner Pele, has died at age 82. Pele had been treated for colon cancer, following surgery to remove a tumour in September 2021, and had required regular medical treatment. After being admitted back into the hospital at the end of November to re-evaluate his cancer […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The French giants started their first match back with World Cup stars Kylian Mbappé, and Neymar starting, and Achraf Hakimi on the bench. The Parisians were also without World Cup-winning forward Lionel Messi, who continues his vacation in Argentina. In the opening moments, the Brazilian’s inch-perfect free-kick met the head of a […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Liverpool have signed Netherlands forward Cody Gakpo for an initial fee of €40m (£35m), with the 23-year-old agreeing a five-and-a-half-year contract at Anfield. Director of football Julian Ward had three days of talks with PSV on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day while owners Fenway Sports Group chose to sanction the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER): Chelsea returned to action in style, ending a run of five winless Premier League matches with a comfortable 2-0 victory over AFC Bournemouth. A goal and assist from Kai Havertz was enough to see the Blues take three points, and close what was a widening gap behind the European qualification berths. Chelsea’s first […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Argentina captain Lionel Messi has reached an “agreement in principle” to renew his contract at Paris St-Germain. Messi, 35, who led Argentina to World Cup glory in Qatar, is out of contract at the French club in June 2023. Earlier this week Barcelona president Joan Laporta said he “would love” Messi to […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Arsenal moved seven points clear at the top of the Premier League table after coming from behind to defeat West Ham United 3-1 at the Emirates Stadium. The Hammers have now lost eight consecutive H2H visits, without a win since the opening weekend of the 2015/16 campaign. Mikel Arteta’s men were looking […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The English Premier League is back after the break due to the world cup held in Qatar. Arsenal are top, in case you forgot. Five points clear of Manchester City. And, no, they haven’t been smoking anything at the Emirates. Mikel Arteta’s team were outstanding for three months but the World Cup […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former English and Arsenal football legend, Paul Merson has criticised Argentine goalkeeper, Emiliano Martinez for mocking Kylian Mbappe after Argentina beat France at the World Cup in Qatar. Martinez had a good outing for the Albiceleste at the World Cup, keeping three clean sheets and making great saves in the penalty shootouts. […]
