(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Two of the Premier League’s most iconic clubs collide at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, with Chelsea and Manchester United accounting for 18 of the 30 Premier League titles on offer since the competition’s inception in 1992. Both are now embarking on journeys under new managers, with Blues boss Graham Potter unbeaten in […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag confirmed on Friday that Cristiano Ronaldo refused to come on as a substitute during this week’s win against Tottenham, saying there had to be “consequences” for his behaviour. Ronaldo headed down the tunnel before the final whistle and made a hasty departure from Old Trafford. United […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team the Flamingos beat the USA in a nervy penalty shootout to reach the semi-finals of the U-17 Women’s World Cup for the first time in India. The young Nigerian girls triumphed on 4-3 penalties after the full time ended 1-1. The Flamingos had consistently failed to get […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Aston Villa have fired manager Steven Gerrard following Thursday’s 3-0 Premier League defeat at Fulham Villa have only won twice in the league this season, sitting above the relegation zone on goals scored. A club spokesman said: “We would like to thank Steven for his hard work and commitment and wish him […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Manchester United says that Cristiano Ronaldo will not be part of the team that will travel to Chelsea this Sunday. This was confirmed in a statement issued by the club on Thursday. “Cristiano Ronaldo will not be part of the Manchester United squad for this Saturday’s Premier League game against Chelsea. “The […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Manchester United produced arguably the best performance of Erik ten Hag’s short reign to overwhelm Tottenham in a 2-0 win at Old Trafford on Wednesday. Fred and Bruno Fernandes got the goals in the second half in a thoroughly deserved win that puts the Red Devils within one point of the top […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Manchester United will be in action today when they face an in-form Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford. United will hope to be in and around the top-four by the end of the season, but they currently sit seven points in arrears of third-placed Spurs, and as such, this appears to be a […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – France striker Karim Benzema won the Ballon d’Or at a ceremony in Paris on Monday, the reward coming after his stunning performances helped Real Madrid win the Champions League and La Liga last season. Benzema, who is the first French winner of the most prestigious individual prize in football since Zinedine Zidane […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigeria’s Flamingos on Monday beat Chile 2-1 to qualify for the quarter-final of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. While Nigeria needed a draw to reach the next stage of the competition having one and losing one match each. Coach Bankole Olowookere’s says the girls began the game on a good note […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Real Madrid leapfrogged FC Barcelona at the summit of LaLiga as goals from Karim Benzema, Federico Valverde and Rodrygo sealed a 3-1 triumph in El Clasico on Sunday. Barca had conceded just one goal in eight league games this season prior to the visit to the Santiago Bernabeu. But two clinical finishes […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Liverpool handed Manchester City their first English Premier League (EPL) defeat of the season on Sunday, thanks to a Mohamed Salah strike in an enthralling encounter at Anfield. The Egyptian raced onto a long pass from Alisson with 14 minutes remaining before slotting past Ederson to give the Reds just their third […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Real Madrid and Barcelona will meet in the 250th competitive El Clásico, eyes all over the world will be trained on the Spanish capital. Adding to the spectacle, it’s a top-of-the-table La Liga (LL) clash with both sides sharing identical league records this term (W7, D1) and comfortably clear off their nearest […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Tottenham manager Antonio Conte will be spurring his boys to go for three points when they host Everton on Saturday as they look to continue their impressive start to the season. Currently third on the Premier League table with four points separating them from league leaders and arch-rivals Arsenal, Spurs while heading […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Liverpool’s clashes with Manchester City have become the Premier League’s modern classic in the era of Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola, but Sunday’s clash at Anfield could already spell the end of the Reds’ title aspirations. Both clubs have shared the supremacy of English football over the past five years, with City […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigeria’s Flamingos got their 2022 FIFA U-17 women’s World Cup campaign back on track after a comfortable 4-0 win against New Zealand in their second Group B game today. The Flamingos went into the game on the back of a 2-1 loss to Germany in their group opener. First half goals from […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Arsenal maintained their perfect start to the Europa League as Bukayo Saka struck midway through the first half in Norway to give the Gunners a third win in as many outings in Group A. Arsenal are two points clear of PSV Eindhoven, who thrashed FC Zurich 5-0. Bodo/Glimt have four points from […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has been offered fights with Daniel Dubois and Joe Joyce, following the breakdown in talks with Tyson Fury for a potential super-fight. Contracts were being passed repeatedly between Fury and Joshua’s teams for a December 3 bout at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, as recently as the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – World Athletics (WA) has nominated Nigerian sprinter Tobi Amusan for the 2022 women’s world athlete of the year. The body noted that Amusan and other nominees were selected by an international panel of athletics experts, comprising representatives from all six continental areas of World Athletics. “Through the grace of God, I have […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Barcelona could drop down to the Europa League following a thrilling 3-3 draw with Inter Milan at the Nou Camp in Wednesday’s Champions League Group C fixture. Inter were leading twice at Camp Nou only to be pegged back by a Robert Lewandowski brace, but the point still gives them a big […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Barcelona’s improvised defence held fast in a 1-0 victory against Celta Vigo over the weekend to keep them in first place in La Liga going into two games that might have a major impact on the season. After losing 1-0 in the second leg at the San Siro last week, Barça’s match […]
