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Saturday, September 5th, 2020
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Ike Shorunmu, a former Super Eagles goalkeeper, on Saturday said late former Super Eagles defender Ajibade Babalade died because medical attention was late in coming his way. Shorunmu told newsmen in Ibadan that Babalade died at the University College Hospital (UCH) gate in Ibadan on Friday after he was denied treatment by a […]
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Saturday, September 5th, 2020
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Lionel Messi has finally agreed to stay at Barcelona bringing speculations concerning his exit from the Catalan side to an end. Speaking with Goal on Friday, the Argentine captain disclosed that he is still in love with Barcelona and he will stay for another season. He said: “I told the club, especially […]
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Thursday, September 3rd, 2020
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Spanish footballer and Real Madrid captain, Sergio Ramos, on Thursday has reacted concerning the planned move of Barcelona captain, Lionel Messi to another football club. The African Examiner recalls that the Argentine captain had informed the club of his exit as he plans to reunite with former manager, Pep Guardiola. This development […]
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Monday, August 31st, 2020
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – John Felagha, former Flying Eagles of Nigeria goalkeeper, is dead. He was aged 26. This was announced by the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), on its Twitter handle on Monday who stated that Felagha died in Senegal on Sunday. The football federation writes: “Former National U17 and U20 goalkeeper John Felagha has died. […]
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Monday, August 31st, 2020
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The draw for the third qualifying round of the 2020/21 UEFA Champions League, made at UEFA’s Swiss headquarters in Nyon on Monday: Ferencvaros (HUN) v Dinamo Zagreb (CRO)Qarabag (AZE) v Molde (NOR)Omonia Nicosia (CYP) v Red Star Belgrade (SRB)Midtjylland (DEN) v Young Boys (SUI)Maccabi Tel-Aviv (ISR) v Dinamo Brest (BLR)PAOK (GRE) v […]
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Sunday, August 30th, 2020
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The move by Barca Striker, Lionel Messi to leave his age long club by free transfer has suffered a setback as the La Liga declares that his release clause will have to be paid if he is to leave the Nou Camp. Following this stance, LaLiga have reinforced Barcelona’s stance, with the club […]
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Saturday, August 29th, 2020
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Mr Sunday Dare, the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, says plans are underway to resuscitate the Obafemi Awolowo Stadium in Ibadan. Dare said this in Ibadan while speaking with newsmen on the sidelines of his visit to the palace of the Olubadan. The minister said that the Federal Government was considering […]
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Thursday, August 27th, 2020
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Manchester United’s midfielder, Paul Pogba, has been sidelined for France’s Nations League games in September following a positive coronavirus test. This was announced by Didier Deschamps, France coach, after he announced the players for the games. Pogba will be replaced by Rennes midfielder, Eduardo Camavinga. Deschamps said: “I had to make a […]
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Tuesday, August 25th, 2020
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Team captain Lionel Messi has told FC Barcelona he wishes to leave the club immediately, a source confirmed on Tuesday. The development has however deepened the turmoil within the Catalan side, less than two weeks after their humiliating 8-2 defeat by Bayern Munich. The source said the club received a burofax from […]
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Tuesday, August 25th, 2020
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – World-record sprinter and eight-time Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt has tested positive for the coronavirus and is self-isolating at his home in Jamaica after celebrating his 34th birthday with a big bash mask-free. Jamaica’s health ministry confirmed late on Monday that Bolt, who holds world records in the 100m and 200m distance, […]
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Sunday, August 23rd, 2020
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Bayern Munich has won the Champions League for a sixth time by beating Paris St Germain 1-0 in Sunday’s final thanks to a goal from former PSG youth academy graduate Kingsley Coman. Coman, France international appeared at the back post to glance home a cross from Joshua Kimmich in the 59th minute, […]
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Friday, August 21st, 2020
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Manchester United Friday say their arrested Skipper, Harry Maguire is “fully cooperating with the Greek authorities” following an “alleged incident” on the island of Mykonos Thursday night. Maguire Maguire, 27, who is on holiday in Greece, was reported as being involved in an incident, which details are yet to be ascertained. The England […]
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Friday, August 21st, 2020
By Nwa Diokpa (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed former Super Eagles striker, Daniel Amokachi, as a Special Assistant on Sports. This was disclosed on Thursday in a press statement by the Media Office of the Minister of Youth and Sports Development. The statement titled: ‘PMB appoints Amokachi Special Assistant, Sports’, and signed […]
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Wednesday, August 19th, 2020
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Barcelona have named Ronald Koeman as the new head coach. The 57-year-old left his role as Netherlands boss, with two years left on his contract, to sign a two-year deal with the Spanish giants. His predecessor, Quique Setien was sacked two days ago, after last weekend disgraceful 8-2 loss in the hands […]
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Monday, August 17th, 2020
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A former Super Eagles Skipper, John Mikel Obi has joined Stoke City. The club confirmed the development Monday in its official website. The posted read: “The Nigerian international midfielder joins Morgan Fox, James Chester and Steven Fletcher in checking in at the bet365 Stadium ahead of the 2020/21 Championship season’’. The Club […]
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Saturday, August 15th, 2020
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Substitute Moussa Dembele struck twice as Olympique Lyonnais stunned Manchester City with a 3-1 victory on Saturday to move into the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League. The effort takes the French side to a date with Bayern Munich. Lyon took the lead in the 24th minute with a fine finish from […]
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Friday, August 14th, 2020
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Arsenal have signed Brazil midfielder, Willian on a three-year deal. The contract follows the end of the 32-year-old’s contract with Chelsea. The Blues had offered the player a new deal but were unwilling to match what the Gunners had on the table. “I believe he’s a player that can really make a […]
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Friday, August 14th, 2020
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Following the shocking 8-2 loss to Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarterfinals on Friday, Barcelona has fired manager Quique Setien. Setien joined Barca back in January in what was a surprise appointment, and it didn’t work out. His team was eliminated from the Copa del Rey, lost the La Liga title […]
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Thursday, August 13th, 2020
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – RB Leipzig pulled themselves into the Champions League semi-finals for the first time in their short history with an unlikely 2-1 win over the highly experienced Atletico Madrid in Lisbon on Thursday. United States midfielder Tyler Adams snatched victory in the 88th minute with a strike from outside the box which took […]
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Wednesday, August 12th, 2020
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Barcelona has confirmed that one of their players has tested positive for Covid-19. According to the club Wednesday, the yet to be named player was one of nine reporting for pre-season training, who showed no symptoms and has been quarantined at his home. Barca disclosed that their player has not been in contact […]
