BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Arsenals have moved up in the Premier League as they came from behind to beat Stoke at Emirates Stadium, 3-1. The England club took the lead when Charlie Adam’s penalty after Granit Xhaka elbowed Joe Allen was properly utilized. Again, Theo Walcott who came in as a substitute converted Hector’s […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A golfer caddie Maximilian Zechmann has died after collapsing at the Dubai Ladies Masters. The 56-year-old golfer was caddying for France’s Anne-Lise Caudal when he collapsed on the 13th fairway. He was treated by medics but died in hospital. The Chief Executive Officer CEO of the Ladies’ European Tour, Ivan […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Following their violent conduct, Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero and Fernandinho have been slammed with various ban periods. While Aguero was banned for four matches, his team mate was sanctioned for three games. The latest ban makes it the second dismissal earned by 28-year-old Aguero in the current season. The […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigerian Super Falcons have again emerged champions of Africa after beating Cameroon 1-0 in the finals of the 2016 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations. Desire Oparanozie scored the only goal of the match played on Saturday at the Ahmadou Ahidjo Omnisports Stadium in Yaoundé. It was the third time […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Thousands of people including relatives, friends and fans of the city’s football club – Chapecoense team, who involved in a plane crash, have held a vigil in Chapeco Brazil, to mourn the victims. Fans of the team walked from the city centre to the stadium where they prayed, sang as […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – At last, Gareth Southgate has been appointed the England Manager. Southgate was said to have signed a contract reportedly worth up to 2m pounds a year. The 46-year old who was signed on a four-year deal, stepped up from his role as the England Under-21s Manager in September after the […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A plane with 81 people on board, including a top Brazilian football team, Tuesday crashed on its approach to the city of Medellin in Colombia, leaving about 76 passengers dead and five survivors. Airport Officials said the chartered aircraft was flying from Bolivia, with members of the Chapecoense football team. […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Crewe Alexandra FC are set to hold an independent review into the manner historical child sex abuse allegations were handled. Already, four ex-players have made allegations of sexual abuse against former Crewe youth team coach, Barry Bennell. Crewe according to BBC said they were determined that a thorough investigation took […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – United States US has appointed Bruce Arena as her National head coach for a second time. Arena succeeded the immediate past US Chief Coach Jurgen Klinsmann. The former Coach was sacked Monday.
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Dream of Gareth Southgate of being confirmed as the substantive England Manager is gradually turning to a reality, as he is scheduled to meet the Football Association top hierarchy on Monday for job interview. He is expected to be interviewed at St George’s Park by a panel including FA chairman […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Exactly two months after being accused of using racially abusive language on another club side’s player, Newcastle United midfielder Jonjo Shelvey has pleaded not guilty to the Football Association charge. The 24-year-old England international, was charged following an incident during the Magpies’ 2-0 Championship defeat by Wolves on Saturday, September […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – England Midfielder Jordan Henderson will captain the side against Spain on Tuesday. Rooney, the substantive Skipper featured last Friday’s World Cup qualifying win over Scotland, but missed training on Monday with a minor injury. Speaking, the side interim Manager Gareth Southgate said: “I wouldn’t start Wayne in this game, so […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – England Captain Wayne Rooney has canvassed for confirmation of the club’s interim Manager Gareth Southgate. While justifying his call, Rooney stressed: “He’s done all he can and I’m sure he’s the frontrunner; From my point of view, he’s in pole position.” Southgate secured his second win in three matches as […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Despite FIFA’s opposition, the England Manager Gareth Southgate has insisted his team players will wear poppies on their shirts against Scotland Friday. The world Football governing body said last week that it has banned the use of symbols with “political, religious or commercial” messages. However, the two sides have vowed […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Cristiano Ronaldo is set to sign a new contract – which will extend his stay in the club till June 2021. His current deal terminates in June 2018. The Portuguese forward will sign the new contract on Monday, November 7, 2016. Real Madrid in a statement confirmed that Ronaldo would […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – UK Prime Minister Mrs. Theresa May has faulted FIFA’s decline in allowing England and Scotland players to wear armbands featuring poppies. Mrs May declared Wednesday that the world Football Governing body’s decision was “outrageous”. England and Scotland are scheduled to meet at Wembley, Friday, November 11 – the day when […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The world football governing body, (FIFA) has declined a request from England and Scotland for players to wear armbands featuring poppies on Armistice Day. England is billed to play Scotland November 11, 2016, in a World Cup qualifier at Wembley. The day marks when the United Kingdom traditionally remembers its […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The world number one Angelique Kerber is to play with Agnieszka Radwanska in the last four WTA Finals. This followed Radwanska’s 7-5 6-3 victory over Karolina Pliskova. Radwanska who is the defending champion overcame Finals debutant, Pliskova in 78 minutes. According to BBC, Radwanska had match point in her group-stage […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – After staying on the sideline, Northampton flanker Tom Wood has been recalled to the England squad for the autumn internationals. Coach Eddie Jones dropped Wood since taking charge after the 2015 World Cup, but picked him for the first time despite the back-row injury crisis. The 29-years-old Wood with 42 […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Arsenal Goalkeeper David Seaman has urged the English club side to renew contract with the Manger, Arsene Wenger. Seaman said: “I hope he stays, they should go all out to keep him.” The 66-year-old Manager has won nine major trophies with Arsenal and marked his 20 years in charge, […]
