Abuja, June 21, 2017 — The Nigeria Football Federation on Wednesday in Abuja expressed shock at news of the death of Kelechi Emeteole, former Nigeria international player and one-time Head Coach of the Supersand Eagles. Emeteole, who won 17 caps for the senior national team, which was then known as Green Eagles, and scored four […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Paris Saint-Germain player Angel Di Maria has accepted a one-year prison sentence and will pay a total of €2 million in back-taxes and fines for committing tax fraud in Spain, according to media reports. Spain newspaper El-Confidencial has said that the Argentina winger will admit to two counts of tax fraud after […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Cristiano Ronaldo has been accused by the Spanish prosecutors of defrauding the authorities of millions of euros in tax. Specifically, the Real Madrid player was accused of evading tax of 14.7m euros (£13m; $16m) from 2011 to 2014. Consequently, the prosecutor’s office in Madrid said it has filed a lawsuit […]
England’s 51-year wait for a global title ended on Sunday with a pulsating victory in the Under-20 World Cup final defeating Venezuela with a lone goal. A strike by Everton’s Dominic Calvert-Lewin in the first half was enough to beat a spirited Venezuela side at the Suwon World Cup Stadium in South Korea. Goalkeeper Freddie […]
Photo Caption: Augustine Eguavoen, ex-Super Eagles star and coach of Sunshine Stars FC of Akure (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Akure, of June 9, 2017 – Following a string of poor performances, Augustine Eguavoen, the Coach of Sunshine Stars FC of Akure, has unceremoniously quit his job in the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL). Sunshine played five games […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – England has made it to the final, for the first time, of the ongoing Under-20 World Cup in South Korea beating Italy 3-1. The English side dominated the second half with new Liverpool striker Dominic Solanke who scored twice through a calm equalizer and a long-range strike. Everton’s Ademola […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Enugu (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Newly inaugurated Executive Chairman of the prestigious Enugu Sports Club, Chief Ben Etiaba, says plans are afoot by his administration to embark on aggressive revamping of facilities that will gulp about 100 million naira in the club. The chairman, said he intends to achieve the feat via a […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Newcastle United Midfielder Cheick Tiote has died after collapsing during training in China. The spokesman of the 30-year old player confirmed the sudden death. Tiote spent seven years at the Tyneside club, making 138 league appearances. The late international joined Chinese second-tier side, Bejing Enterprises in February 2017. In […]
Real Madrid wrote another page in the club’s gilded history on Saturday as they became the first team to retain the Champions League in its modern expanded format. This current Blancos side also confirmed their place as one of this competition’s best-ever teams by easing to a 4-1 win over Juventus at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium. […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – At last, Arsenal Manager Arsene Wenger has consented to signing a new two-year contract, with the Gunners. The contract will extend his 21-year reign at the English club. Wenger and the club owner Stan Kroenke met on Monday to determine the Frenchman’s future, with the decision transmitted to directors at […]
Golf legend Tiger Woods was arrested around 3 a.m. on Memorial Day for allegedly driving under the influence, (DUI). Eldrick Woods, the golfer’s birth name, is listed as being arrested Monday morning for DUI, according to Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office records. He was released around 10:50 a.m. Woods was booked into a local jail […]
Arsene Wenger has become the most successful manager in FA Cup history with his seventh triumph as Arsenal manager. The 67-year-old overtook George Ramsay, Aston Villa manager between 1884 and 1926, with the win over London rivals Chelsea, securing Arsenal their third FA Cup in four years. Aaron Ramsey was the hero again as he […]
Arsenal have lowered their season-ticket prices for next season after the team’s failure to qualify for the Champions League. Arsenal notified season-ticket holders on Monday that they would be given a discount to reflect the team playing in the Europa League. Arsenal finished fifth in the Premier League on Sunday, missing out on Champions League […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Sequel to the club’s relegation from the Premier League, Sunderland Manager David Moyes has resigned his appointment. Moyes, 54, exit was confirmed when they lost to Bournemouth last month. He informed the Chairman Ellis Short of his decision to step down at a meeting in London Monday. “I wish […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Arsenal on Sunday lost their bid in qualifying for the Champions League, the first time in 19 consecutive seasons. Hope initially grew among the home support when Hector Bellerin gave the Gunners an early lead and news filtered through that Liverpool were struggling against the relegated Tees siders. But in […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Enugu (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Ebonyi and Bayelsa states have emerged winners of the 19th edition of the Equatorial Conference of the 2017 secondary school Milo Basketball Championship. While Ebonyi’s St. Augustine’s Seminary, Ezzamgbo defeated Bayelsa’s Belary Schools, Yenegoa, 31 – 20 in the male categories, to lift the trophy, which they presented […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Following the tournament officials’ decision not to give the two-time champion a wildcard, Maria Sharapova will miss the French Open. The 30-year old Russian, was ranked too low to gain direct entry as she continues her return from a 15-month drugs ban. French Tennis Federation Chief Bernard Giudicelli Ferrandini said: […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – France have claimed Europe’s fifth and final berth at India 2017 after beating Hungary 1-0 in a FIFA U-17 World Cup play-off match at the UEFA U-17 European Championship. According to FIFA.com, Amine Gouiri was Les Bleus’ hero, scoring the only goal of the game to continue his prolific run […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The world Football Governing body FIFA might sanction Italian football authorities over the racist treatment meted out to Pescara midfielder Sulley Muntari. Muntari was sent off after leaving the field claiming that he was racially abused during a Serie A game. The 32-year-old player was initially banned for one game but this […]
Newcastle manager Rafa Benitez says he is planning for life in the Premier League after a traumatic 24 hours at St James’ Park. The 57-year-old guided the club back into the English top flight, Premiership league. Benitez insisted it was business as usual as he prepared his side for Friday night’s Championship trip to Cardiff, […]
