(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Ruud van Nistelrooy has left Leicester nearly 10 weeks after they were relegated from the Premier League, the club announced on Friday. Leicester said in a statement that they had “mutually agreed” with the Dutchman that his contract would be terminated with immediate effect. Van Nistelrooy, 48, joined the struggling Foxes in […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – After 31 years, the Federal Government has eventually fulfilled its three-decade-old promise of house allocations to members of the 1994 Super Eagles squad that won the Africa Cup of Nations in Tunisia. This was announced in a statement posted on the ministry’s website on Wednesday. One of the beneficiaries, former striker Efan […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi faces a tantalising reunion with former club Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup last 16 after both sides on Monday progressed to the knockout phase. Miami drew 2-2 with Palmeiras to go through second in Group A, after the Brazilian side fought back from two goals down […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former head coach of the Super Eagles, Augustine Eguavoen, says that there is still hope for the team to qualify for next year’s World Cup. The 59-year-old gaffer took over after the team on an interim basis following the resignation of Finidi George after two matches. Eguavoen assisted the three-time African champions […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Liverpool will kick off their Premier League title defence at home to Bournemouth on Friday, August 15 while Arsenal head to Manchester United in a blockbuster clash on the opening weekend. Arne Slot’s champions have the chance to secure the first points of the new season at Anfield as they launch the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Ebonyi Government has rued the performance of its contingent to the recently concluded 22nd National Sports Festival in Abeokuta, Ogun. Ebonyi placed 28th on the final medals table with one gold in cricket and two bronze medals in cricket and kick-boxing. Richard Idike, the state’s Commissioner for Youth Development and Sports, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Portugal beat long-time rivals Spain 5-3 on penalties to clinch their second UEFA Nations League title. Portugal twice went behind in regulation time but twice fought back to level the scores. This was also Portugal’s manager, Roberto Martinez’s first international trophy. Mikel Oyarzabal, Spain’s goalscorer in the Euro 2024 final and the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigeria settled for a 1-1 draw on Friday in their international friendly clash with Russia. Russia took the lead in the 27th minute after Nigerian defender Semi Ajayi put the ball into his own net. The Super Eagles responded in the second half through Tolu Arokodare, who netted the equaliser in the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Spain have secured a final date by defeating France in a 9-goal thriller at the ongoing european nations league games. The game which was played on Thursday ended in 5-4 in favour of Spain as Lamal Yamine shined by scoring a brace and won the man of the match. Spain started very […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Paris Saint-Germain won the Champions League for the first time in their history as Luis Enrique’s brilliant young side outclassed Inter Milan on Saturday in the most one-sided final ever as teenager Desire Doue scored twice in an astonishing 5-0 victory. Achraf Hakimi, playing against his former club, gave PSG an early […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former World Boxing Federation (WBF) Cruiserweight Champion, Bashiru Oloruntoyin Ali, better known as Bash Ali, has promised to actualise his ambition of hosting the international title fight for the first time in Africa. There are speculations that 69-year-old Ali intends to break the world boxing record and put his name in the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – New Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso declared on Monday that he possesses the energy and enthusiasm to deliver success befitting the Spanish giants as he was officially presented as Carlo Ancelotti’s successor. Alonso, who has signed a three-year contract until June 2028, will lead the team at the Club World Cup this […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Ballon d’Or award ceremony will take place on September 22 this year and the number of awards for women and men will be equal for the first time, organisers said on Monday. Awards for best women’s goalkeeper, best young women’s player and the top women’s scorer in a club or national […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – South Africa won their maiden CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations title with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Morocco in Sunday night’s final at the June 30 Stadium in Cairo. Gomolemo Kekana’s stunning second-half strike proved decisive, as the Southern Africans claimed the trophy and rewrote history by overcoming a North African […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Management of Rangers International FC of Enugu and a host of football enthusiasts on Saturday gathered at the residence of former Green Eagles legendary goalkeeper, Emmanuel Oguejiofor Okala to Celebrate his 74th birthday. The joyous occasion took place at the veteran footballer’s residence in Enugu. Leading the delegation was the General Manager/CEO […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Pep Guardiola admitted he thought Erling Haaland would take Manchester City’s penalty during their FA Cup final defeat to Crystal Palace and revealed it was “decided on the pitch” that Omar Marmoush would step up before his miss. Guardiola’s side were beaten 1-0 at Wembley Stadium on Saturday as Palace lifted the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – No fewer than 23 states have arrived in Ogun State for the National Sports Festival (NSF) tagged ‘Gateway Games’ 2024. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the biennial festival is to officially commence on Sunday. The Director General, National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade, made the disclosure in an interview […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Barcelona secured a 28th La Liga title with a 2-0 win at 10-man Espanyol. Despite Real Madrid’s late win over Mallorca on Wednesday night, Hansi Flick’s side knew victory at the RCDE Stadium would secure them the championship with two games remaining. After a goalless first half, Lamine Yamal broke the deadlock […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The National Sports Commission (NSC) has constituted the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the 3rd combined African U18/U20 Athletics Championships, slated for Abeokuta, Ogun. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the championships will hold from July 16 to July 20. The LOC comprises 15 distinguished professionals with proven expertise in […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Manchester United beat Athletic Bilbao 4-1 in the Europa League on Thursday to complete an emphatic 7-1 aggregate semi-final victory, setting up a mouthwatering showpiece against Tottenham. Fireworks crackled and red smoke filled an expectant Old Trafford following an impressive 3-0 win against 10-man Athletic in northern Spain last week. But the […]
