(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Real Madrid and Brazil forward Vinicius Junior was voted as FIFA’s Best men’s player for 2024 on Tuesday. The 24-year-old, who helped Real Madrid win the Champions League and La Liga, beat nine other nominees including Ballon d’Or winner Rodri and record winner Lionel Messi. It is his first major international award. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Pep Guardiola admitted he did not see Manchester City’s staggering collapse in form coming after conceding twice late on to lose 2-1 to Manchester United on Sunday. City have won just once in 11 games in all competitions, a run that includes eight defeats. After an unprecedented four consecutive Premier League titles, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The English premiership club, Manchester United has fired its manager, Erik ten Hag following a series of poor performance of the team. The sack was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the club management The statement reads in full: “Erik ten Hag has left his role as Manchester United men’s […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Disciplinary Committee of the Confederation of African Football has ruled in favor of Nigeria in the recent football crisis between Nigeria and Libya. The committee thus awarded the Super Eagles of Nigeria 3 points and 3 goals in the botched African Cup of Nations qualifier match between Libya and Nigeria. African […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Curtis Jones struck Liverpool’s winner in a 2-1 victory over Chelsea at Anfield to keep Arne Slot’s side top of the Premier League table on Sunday. Mohamed Salah’s 29th-minute penalty put the hosts in front against the run of play but Chelsea leveled after the break as Nicolas Jackson was played through […]