(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Super Eagles’ Head Coach, Gernot Rohr has released the final list of 23 players for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Championship in Russia. Rohr announced the names of the players Sunday in London. The tournament starts on 14 June, with Nigeria drawn with Argentina, Iceland and Croatia in Group D. The Full Squad according to […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former French International Zinedine Zidane has declared that he is stepping down as Real Madrid boss. Zidane’s declaration was made five days after leading the team to a third straight Champions League triumph, saying the club needs “a different voice”. He has also guided the Spanish club to three successive Champions League titles […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Chelsea FC star Victor Moses Thursday joined his Super Eagles teammates in their London camp ahead of their pre-World Cup friendly against England at Wembley Saturday. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on its verified Twitter handle confirmed Moses’ arrival, stating that all the expected Eagles players are in camp now. “Victor Moses has […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Stephen Eze on Wednesday gave voice to his disappointment at not making the Super Eagles’ Russia 2018 World Cup list, after being dropped from the trip to England. Eze, alongside home-based forward Junior Lokosa, goalkeeper Dele Ajiboye and defender Uche Agbo were cut from a 26-man provisional list released on Wednesday. The […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER0 – Liverpool’s Egypt forward Mohamed Salah could miss next month’s World Cup in Russia after suffering a suspected shoulder injury in Saturday’s 3-1 UEFA Champions League final defeat by Real Madrid. Liverpool’s manager Juergen Klopp confirmed this to reporters during his post-match news conference on Saturday. Salah left the field in tears in […]
Photo: Unai Emery (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Arsenal has confirmed Unai Emery confirmed as the club’s head coach. The confirmation of the 46-year-old was made by the Gunners’ Chief Executive, Ivan Gazidis. Emery joined Arsenal after leaving the French champions PSG after guiding them to the Ligue 1 title. The Spaniard also won four domestic cups with […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Brighton and Hove Albion have signed Nigeria international defender Leon Balogun with the free agent signing a two-year deal, the Premier League side said, according to media reports on Wednesday. Balogun, 29, arrives at the south coast side after reaching the end of his contract with German side Mainz. The tall centre-back […]
ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As the Super Eagles prepare for their friendly with the DR Congo, the Minister of Sports, Mr. Solomon Dalung has confirmed that the visiting players will be screened for Ebola Virus Disease EVD when they arrive Nigeria. The Match is scheduled for next Monday, May 27, 2018 in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Atletico Madrid striker Antoine Griezmann struck twice as they beat hapless Olympique de Marseille 3-0 on Wednesday to win the Europa League for the third time. Marseille dominated the opening stages but gifted Atletico took the lead when Andre-Frank Anguissa failed to control goalkeeper Steve Mandanda’s pass out and Gabi intercepted before […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has released a 30-man provisional squad for the 2018 World Cup tournament to be hosted by Russia. The listed players are mostly those who were featured in the qualifying matches. The Super Eagles Manager picked four goalkeepers and they include: Ikechukwu Ezenwa, Daniel Akpeyi, Francis Uzoho and Dele […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Mohamed Salah broke the record for the most goals in a 38-game Premier League season and claimed the league’s Golden Boot award in Liverpool’s 4-0 victory over Brighton at Anfield on Sunday. Salah scored his 32nd goal of the league campaign in the 26th minute as he turned sharply inside the box […]
Photo: CSO Promoter, Chamberlain Usoh (right); the first runner’s up, Youssef Soliman and the overall winner, Zahed Mohammed (left) after the final games Saturday By Tajudeen Balogun LAGOS, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – An Egyptian, Zahed Mohammed Saturday won cash prize of $25, 000 as he emerged the star winner of the just concluded 2nd edition of Chamberlain Squash Open CSO […]
LAGOS, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Aspiring Nigerian youngsters in Squash game have been promised that they will be supported to reach the greater height in in realizing their dream. The Promoter of Chamberlain Squash Open CSO Chamberlain Usoh, made the promise Wednesday at Teslim Balogun Stadium ahead of main matches to kick start the 2018 edition […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Chelsea suffered a heavy blow in their late-season push for a Champions League spot when they were held to a 1-1 draw at home to struggling Huddersfield Town in the Premier League. Huddersfield, who needed a point to be sure of avoiding relegation, took a shock lead in the 50th minute at […]
Photo: The CSO Promoter, Chamberlain Usor (middle), the Director General, Lagos State Sports Commission, Mr. Babatunde Bank-Anthony (left) and a member of the Commission’s board, Dr (Mrs) Toyin Okenla-Ojeaga (right). …Winners Will Take Home $35,000 By Tajudeen Balogun (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The 2nd edition of ‘’Chamberlain Squash Open’’ CSO Championship is set to take-off in […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa haunted Arsenal again by firing his side to a 1-0 win in Thursday’s Europa League semi-final second leg to send the Spaniards into the final. The result meant that Arsene Wenger was denied a dream end to his long reign as Arsenal coach. Atletico won the tie […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Liverpool have reached the Champions League final for the first time since 2007 –now advancing with 7-6 on aggregate. This is despite losing a dramatic second leg to Roma. Leading 5-2 after a devastating semi-final first leg at Anfield, Liverpool went further ahead when Sadio Mane finished from Roberto Firmino’s clever pass. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Title-holders Real Madrid reached the UEFA Champions League final for a third year in a row after drawing 2-2 in their semi-final second leg match on Tuesday. Real Madrid took advantage of Bayern Munich’s carelessness in attack and defence, winning 4-3 on aggregate. Bayern Munich defender Joshua Kimmich put them in front […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigeria’s International Nwankwo Kanu has been listed among the ex-Arsenal players billed to grace the outgoing Manager of the club – Arsene Wenger’s last English Premier League (EPL) home game. The match is between the Gunners and Burnley and it is scheduled for Sunday, May 6, 2018. According to reports on their […]
Photo: Del Nero (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The world Football Governing body has slammed a life ban on the head of the Brazilian Football Federation, Marco Polo Del Nero. FIFA which made this known Friday though a statement indicated that its action followed confirmation of gross financial misconduct investigation which was carried out on him. […]
