…Djokovic Hits First $100m Prize BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Serena Williams and Novak Djokovic have finally made it through to the quarter-finals at the French Open. With his victory over Spanish Roberto Bautista Agut and entry into the quarter-finals of the ongoing open, Djokovic’s had distinguished himself as the first man to break the $100m mark in prize money. […]
…To Organise Novelty Match with Ex-Super Eagles Players By IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu Touched by the plight of the immediate families of their deceased colleagues, ex-players of defunct Udoji United football club of Awka, Anambra state, have concluded plans to organise a novelty match between them and ex- Nigeria internationals as well as fund raising aimed […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – At last, Manchester United’s teenage striker, Marcus Rashford and his Liverpool counterpart, Daniel Sturridge have been named in Roy Hodgson’s 23-man England squad for the 2016 European Championship in France. The 18-year old Rashford, scored on his international debut in the 2-1 friendly victory over Australia last Friday. England will face […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The US has issued a stern warning that the incoming Euro 2016 Football Championship to be held in France next month might be marred through another bloody terrorist’ attacks. The sporting event is scheduled for 10th June – 12th July, 2016 at various venues. US State Department in its travel […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Proprietor of Giwa FC and controversial factional NFF President, Chris Giwa and five others have been slammed with a five year ban by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), over the lingering glass house leadership tussle. The ban was contained in a letter signed by the CAFSecretary General, […]
Manchester United has officially confirmed Jose Mourinho as its new Manager. The former Chelsea Manager replaced Dutchman Louis van Van Gaal, who was dismissed Monday despite winning the FA Cup two days earlier. Speaking at the official confirmation, Man U Executive Vice-Chairman Ed Woodward said “Jose is quite simply the best manager in the game today”. […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Olympic Chiefs have announced that 23 athletes from five different sports and six different countries, at the London 2012 Games have failed retrospective doping tests. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) recently retested 454 selected doping samples from the 2008 Games in Beijing and another 250 from London 2012. It said the retests, which […]
At last, Manchester United, has confirmed the appointment of Jose Morinho as its new Manager. The former Chelsea Manager who succeeded Loius van Gaal who was sacked Monday, has engaged in talks with the English team since Tuesday. Morinho who lastly engaged with the team on image right report said signed a three years contract […]
BAILTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Unresolved negotiation over the image right is dragging appointment of Jose Morinho as the new Manager Manchester United. The former Chelsea handler was expected to be announced as a replacement to the just sacked Coach Louis van Gaal, but no thanks to the ongoing stalemate talks between his agent Jorge […]
FirstBank’s Women Basketball Team – The Elephant Girls – has won the 2015/2016 Zenith Bank Women’s Basketball Championship for the seventh time. The tournament which dunked off on March 18, 2016 saw the Elephant Girls maintain a perfect start and take the lead in every game across the Federal Capital Territory, Asaba, and the finals […]
By Ridwan AdeolaYusuf BAILTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Taking true to his middle name, Kelechi Iheanacho has been showing signs of PROMISE in his early days with Manchester City, netting in pre-season games against Italian sides, AC Milan and AS Roma. He showcased himself in the Premier League when he sealed all three points late […]
By Ridwan AdeolaYusuf BAILTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Taking true to his middle name, Kelechi Iheanacho has been showing signs of PROMISE in his early days with Manchester City, netting in pre-season games against Italian sides, AC Milan and AS Roma. He showcased himself in the Premier League when he sealed all three points late […]
Louis van Gaal has been sacked as manager of Manchester United, with former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho set to be named as his replacement. Van Gaal, 64, leaves after two years of a three-year contract and is currently discussing severance terms. The former Netherlands boss is believed to earn around £6.4m a year. Mourinho’s appointment […]
Manchester United are set to appoint Jose Mourinho as their new manager, BBC Sport understands. It is believed a deal with the 53-year-old Portuguese was agreed in principle before United’s FA Cup final win against Crystal Palace on Saturday. With United failing to qualify for the Champions League under Louis van Gaal, the Old Trafford hierarchy is […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Chinese businessman Dr Tony Xia has indicated interest to buy relegated Aston Villa for £60m. The deal which is subject to Football League endorsement, will involve the new Xia taking over 100 per cent ownership of the club. The latest development followed decision by the American billionaire Randy Lerner, who […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – About 31 athletes from six sports are likely to be ban from competing at the forthcoming Olympic games, otherwise referred to as Rio 2016. Olympic Chiefs gave the hint after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) retested 454 selected doping samples from the 2008 Games in Beijing, China. The IOC confirmed […]
Sunderland sealed their Premier League safety and relegated Norwich and local rivals Newcastle with a comprehensive victory over Everton. Defender Lamine Kone struck twice from close range after Patrick van Aanholt scored with a 25-yard free-kick that was misjudged by keeper Joel Robles. Victory capped an impressive revival by Sam Allardyce’s side, who have lost […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – UEFA President Michel Platini will soon resign his position as the Head of European Football’s governing body after failing to have a six-year ban from football upturned. A Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas) panel reduced the ban to four years on Monday. Following the judgement, the 60-year-old football star […]
Manchester City’s top-four bid is no longer in their own hands as Alexis Sanchez’s equaliser spoiled Blues boss Manuel Pellegrini’s final home game. Sergio Aguero fired City’s early opener into the bottom corner from 18 yards. Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud headed in the equaliser within two minutes, but Kevin de Bruyne’s solo effort restored City’s […]
Jurgen Klopp remains on course for silverware in his first season in charge after Liverpool beat Villarreal to reach the Europa League final. Trailing 1-0 from the first leg, Liverpool levelled the tie on aggregate after Bruno Soriano’s early own goal. Daniel Sturridge, left out of the team in Spain, then put the hosts in […]
