The home based of Nigerian Super Eagles Friday played 1-1 draw with their Tunisian counterpart in their second match in the ongoing 2016 Confederation of African Football (CAF) Championship in Kigali, Rwanda. The first goal of the match was scored by Chisom Chikatara early in the second half while Tunisian, Ahmed Akaichi equalized about 70th […]
By Abdul Gaffar Bello President Muhammadu Buhari has announced the cash reward of N2 Million each, to members of 1985 under 17 Golden Eaglet squad. Mr. President made the announcement Thursday at Presidential reception for the outstanding athletes/officials who have done Nigeria proud in recent various sports competitions, inside the old Banquet Hall of the […]
Ridwan Adeola Yusuf Gone are the days when the big sides relied heavily on their academy products for good performance of the team. The days when La Masia-educated Victor Valdes, Carles Puyol and Xavi Hernandez led Barcelona to all the trophies their heart desire in a calendar year. The time in question was when Real […]
Arsenal had their advantage at the top of the Premier League cut after Joe Allen’s late equaliser gave Liverpool a deserved point in an Anfield thriller. Olivier Giroud’s second-half strike – his second of the night and 18th of the season – looked to have put the Gunners on course for a crucial victory, but […]
By Abdul Gaffar Bello BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Gabonese Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been declared the 2015 African Footballer of the year. The Glo/CAF awards held Thursday night at the International Conference Centre (ICC), Abuja. The current winner defeated another prestigious laurel hopeful – Ghanaian, Andre Ayew. Ivorian Yaya Toure has won the trophy four […]
Head of Protocol of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Abubakar has been shot dead by the suspected armed bandits. According to tweets Wednesday morning, from the Glass house twitter handle, Abubakar was killed in his Abuja by the hoodlums who stormed his residence The tweets also confirmed that the remains of the late football […]
Chelsea secured their first victory in Guus Hiddink’s second spell as boss to move six points clear of relegation with a deserved win at Crystal Palace. Oscar put the Blues ahead against the run of play, tapping home after being put through by Diego Costa. Once they scored Chelsea dominated, deservedly doubling their advantage with […]
Mesut Ozil inspired Arsenal to a 2-0 victory over Bournemouth on Monday as it provisionally moved to the top of the English Premier League. Ozil set up the opener for Gabriel who scored his first Arsenal goal before the German stroked home the second. It was the first league meeting between the teams and victory […]
By IGNATIUS OKPARA, ENUGU BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – When Rangers International football club of Enugu was established about 45 years ago, 1970 precisely, the joy of soccer enthusiasts in the entire Igbo nation knew no bound as they saw it as a virile institution and source of inspiration to the people. Shortly at the […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Ousted and embattled world football governing body FIFA President Sepp Blatter and his UEFA counterpart, Michel Platini have been suspended for eight years from participating in all football-related activities. The decision followed the outcome of investigations by the FIFA ethics committee. The committee submitted Monday that the duo were found […]
*Beats Everton 3-2 Leicester City’s amazing run continued Saturday as the Foxes beat Everton 3-2 at Goodison Park to stay top of the Premier League. Riyad Mahrez scored a penalty kick in each half and Shinji Okazaki sealed the win after Romelu Lukaku had drawn Everton level in the first half and Kevin Mirallas pulled […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) Former Netherlands boss Guus Hiddink has been appointed interim Chelsea manager until the end of the season following the sacking of Jose Mourinho. The 69-year-old also managed the Blues on a temporary basis for the final three months of the 2008-09 campaign. “I am excited to return,” said the Dutchman. “Chelsea […]
After a challenging season, Chelsea has sacked its club Manager, Jose Mourinho. After seven months he had led the team to the Premier League title, the 52-year-old Portuguese had not been getting the expected result for his former club. Chelsea finished eight points clear last season and won the League Cup, but had lost nine […]
The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has approved the holding of a Special Games for physically challenged athletes in the State from Year 2016 as a way of giving them a sense of belonging in the society. The Chairman of the State Sports Commission and Special Adviser on Sports to the Governor, Mr. Deji […]
Former Super Eagles Coach, Stephen Keshi has lost his wife, Kate. Kate, as confirmed by Keshi died Thursday in the United States (US) after illness The immediate past Super Eagles handler, also confirmed that late Kate’s ailment has lasted for some time, before breathing her last. The burial arrangement is expected to be made public […]
The Nigeria Under 23 also referred to as Dream Team VI has made it to the final of the ongoing African Nations Cup holding in Senegal. The team defeated their Senegalese counterpart by 1-0. The only goal of the match was scored at the 76th minutes by Etebo Oghenekaro. With the Wednesday victory, Samson Siasia […]
Glenn Murray’s late header gave Bournemouth a famous win at Stamford Bridge and ratcheted up the pressure on Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho. The 82nd-minute goal, scored after Chelsea failed to clear a corner, moves Eddie Howe’s side up to 17th place. It also makes them the first promoted side to beat Chelsea at home since […]
Daniel Sturridge marked his return to Liverpool’s starting line-up by scoring twice and Divock Origi netted a hat-trick as Jurgen Klopp’s side thrashed Southampton 6-1 to set up a League Cup semi-final tie against Stoke. Sadio Mane gave Southampton the lead inside the first minute but Sturridge struck twice in four minutes midway through the […]
Manchester City got their Premier League title challenge back on track with a win over Southampton. Raheem Sterling crossed for Kevin de Bruyne to slot the hosts ahead before City midfielder Fernandinho’s header appeared to strike Steven Davis’ arm. Fabian Delph added the home side’s second with a deflected shot but Shane Long nodded in […]
Jose Mourinho says retaining the Barclays Premier League title is an “impossible mission” for Chelsea, suggesting Hollywood star Tom Cruise might have a better chance of guiding the team to success. Diego Costa scored the only goal as Chelsea ended a run of three successive top-flight defeats with a 1-0 victory over Norwich City on […]
