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Monday, June 21st, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Zimbabwe international midfielder Marvelous Nakamba who plays for English Premier League’s Aston Villa midfielder has charmed President Mnangagwa with his philanthropic work. The 21-year-old Hwange born who made a historic move to the EPL club and had a momentous season, met President Mnangagwa at State House in the capital where the Head […]
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Sunday, June 20th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Germany bounced back in style and overpowered defending champions Portugal in a six-goal thriller in Euro 2020 Group F at the Football Arena In Munich on Saturday. The Germans came out flying in front on home soil and thought they got rewarded for their powerful start after five minutes. But Robin Gosens’ […]
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Saturday, June 19th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Minister for Youths and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, on Friday commended the dedication of former Super Eagles Captain, John Mikel Obi. He also announced Mikel Obi as an Ambassador of the sports ministry. The minister gave the commendation at a press conference held in Mikel-Obi’s honor at the National Stadium, Lagos. […]
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Friday, June 18th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) says it will soon begin prosecution of fans exhibiting hooliganism at match venues. NFF’s First Vice-President, Seyi Akinwunmi, said this while addressing participants at the Nigeria National League (NNL) Football Development Summit for Club Administrators and Media, in Abuja on Friday. Akinwunmi, who declared the event open on […]
Posted by Nwa Diokpa
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Thursday, June 17th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos is to quit the club, the La Liga giants announced Wednesday. Real said there would be an “act of tribute and farewell” to Ramos on Thursday in the presence of club president Florentino Perez. Ramos, 35, has struggled with injuries this season and has played just five […]
Posted by Ignatius Okpara
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Thursday, June 17th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Unknown armed men have reportedly kidnapped Rivers United FC of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, South- South Nigeria, Coach, Mr. Stanley Eguma. His Abductors are reportedly demanding N10 million as ransom for his release. Although the Rivers State owned Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) club side is yet to make any official statement […]
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Tuesday, June 15th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Rangers International FC of Enugu on Monday beat Ingas FC of New Layout 1-0 to emerge winner of the 2021 Enugu State Aiteo Federation cup. The Flying Antelopes defeated the Enugu Amateur club side in the final match of the competition played inside the main bowl of the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu. […]
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Saturday, June 12th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A famous Finland victory in their first game at the finals of a major tournament was eclipsed by near-tragedy when Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen collapsed during their Euro 2020 match andrequired emergency medical treatment on the pitch. The Finns went on to win their Group B opener 1-0 thanks to a Joel […]
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Saturday, June 12th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Euro 2020 match between hosts Denmark and Finland has been suspended after Inter Milan midfielder Christian Eriksen collapsed. The match was initially suspended with Eriksen requiring resuscitation. His teammates looked distraught and, at a point, formed a shield to enable medics to resuscitate him. His wife was also brought to the […]
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Thursday, June 10th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Uche Eke, the first Nigerian to be competing in the Olympics gymnastics competition, says his target is to make the final of the event at the 2020 Tokyo Games. Eke who hails from Igbere in Abia told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) from his U.S. base after a week-long visit to […]
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Friday, June 4th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Indomitable Lions of Cameroon in an international friendly played on Friday beat the Super Eagles of Nigeria 1-0 in a match played at the Wiener Neustadt Stadium, Austria. Cameroon midfielder Zambo Anguissa find the back of the net in the 37th minute to end the game 1-0. Nigeria last clashed with […]
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Saturday, May 29th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Chelsea won the 2021 UEFA Champions League title on Saturday, beating fellow English club Manchester City in the final, 1-0. The Blues got a goal in the first half from Kai Havertz, and City couldn’t respond as superstar Kevin De Bruyne left in the second half due to injury. The Blues controlled […]
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Saturday, May 29th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City and Thomas Tuchel’s Chelsea are in Porto as tension builds towards Saturday’s all-English Champions League final showdown in the Portuguese city which was named as a last-minute host for the match. It is the third final of Europe’s elite club competition to be played between two Premier League […]
Posted by Ignatius Okpara
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Thursday, May 27th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Black Stars FC of New Haven on Saturday defeated Young Stars Football club of Iva Valley, both from Enugu, to emerge champions of the maiden edition of the Late Chidi Ofo-Okenwa under-13 football competition played at the main bowl of the Nnamdi Azikiwe Sports Stadium. African Examiner Sports reports that in the […]
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Thursday, May 27th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Real Madrid have confirmed that Zinedine Zidane has decided to step down as the club’s manager despite still having 12 months left to run on his contract. The Frenchman’s desire to walk away from the most demanding of coaching posts in mid-May, with it now revealed that ties will be severed in […]
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Thursday, May 27th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Spanish side Villarreal beat Manchester United 11-10 in a penalty shootout to win the Europa League on Wednesday in Gdansk. Edinsob Cavani had canceled out Gerard Moreno’s opening goal before 9,500 fans, sitting in the stands of the stadium in the Polish city. Manchester United made a strong start to press high […]
Posted by Ignatius Okpara
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Wednesday, May 26th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – An Enugu based Medical practitioner, (Dr). Orji Uchenna Iloakasi, has emerged National Chairman of Rangers Inter. FC of Enugu, supporters Club. He was unanimously elected on Tuesday during the Association’s election held at its Secretariat at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Sports Stadium Enugu. Announcing the result, at the end of voting exercise, Chairman […]
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Tuesday, May 25th, 2021
…. Hail Uwumi’s Appointment (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Ex- Footballers in Nigeria, operating under the platform of Professional Footballers Association of Nigeria (PFAN), has frowned at the continued use of novice in the game in administering affairs of the Sport in the Country. It noted that the engagement of non- core professional in piloting the […]
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Sunday, May 23rd, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Liverpool and Chelsea claimed the last two remaining UEFA Champions League spots in Sunday’s English Premier League (EPL) finale. Liverpool beat Crystal Palace 2-0 at Anfield from Sadio Mane’s brace to place third behind Manchester City and Manchester United while Chelsea could afford a 1-2 loss at Aston Villa. The Blues finished […]
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Wednesday, May 19th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Liverpool’s late-season charge continued as they moved into the English Premier League’s top four thanks to a 3-0 win away at Burnley. The Reds claimed a fourth successive win to further boost their hopes of sealing UEFA Champions League qualification. Roberto Firmino and Nathaniel Phillips got goals either side of halt-time at […]
