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 […]
Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets have won the FIFA U-17 World Cup defeating Mali by 2 goals to nothing. Eaglets, who are defending champions were too hot for the young Malians to handle as they scored two goals within 3 mins in the second half. Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen, the tournament’s highest goal scorer, stole the show once […]
By IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu Peoples Elephant, Enyimba Football Club of Aba, Abia state have won the Nigeria Professional Football League NPFL title, for record 7th times. The team, playing at their backyard on sunday, held their close rival Warri Wolves, to a goalless draw. AFRICAN EXAMINER Sports reports that no fewer than 40,000 fans […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari Saturday in a 25 minutes telephone call, urged members of the Golden Eaglets and their officials to strive for victory tomorrow in the final with the Mali of the Under-17 FIFA World Cup holding in Chile. Buhari who began the call with the Head Coach, Emmanuel Amuneke, […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, on Friday lauded the indomitable spirit displayed so far by the Golden Eaglets of Nigeria at the on-going FIFA Under-17 World Cup in Chile, after they defeated their Mexican counterparts 4-2 , to qualify for the finals of the tournament. Saraki in a statement by his […]
The Nigeria’s golden eaglets has qualified for the final of the FIFA U-17 world cup defeating Mexico 4 goals to 2. Mexico opened the scoring through Kevin Magana, with stunning efforts from Kelechi Nwakali and Orji Okwonkwo seeing the African side ahead. Diego Cortes’s remarkable solo effort levelled matters, before Osinachi Ebere and Victor Osimhen’s […]
