(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Amad Diallo struck a 12-minute hat-trick in a dramatic finish as Manchester United came from behind to snatch a 3-1 win over Premier League basement boys Southampton at Old Trafford. United’s first-half performance seemed to undo much of the good work from their 2-2 draw at Liverpool and Sunday’s FA Cup penalty […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury said Monday he had retired from boxing. “I’m going to make this short and sweet,” the British fighter said in a social media post. “I’d like to announce my retirement from boxing. “It’s been a blast, I’ve loved every single minute of it.” Asked after the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – FA Cup holders Manchester United will face their former striker Ruud van Nistelrooy’s Leicester at Old Trafford in the FA Cup fourth round. Van Nistelrooy worked as Erik ten Hag’s assistant at United from the start of this season and then served as interim boss following the Dutchman’s sacking. He left Old […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has kicked against the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, concerning its decision to appoint a former coach of the Malian senior team, Éric Sékou Chelle, as the new head coach of the Super Eagles. NANS in a statement signed by the Clerk of the Senate, NANS […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed the appointment of Éric Sékou Chelle as Head Coach of Nigeria’s Super Eagles. This was reached at its ”meeting held in Abuja on Thursday, 2nd January 2025, the NFF Technical and Development Sub-Committee had recommended the appointment of the former Coach of the senior men […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Nigeria’s Minister of Youth and sports, Senator Jim Nwobodo, and Chairman of Enugu South Council area of Enugu state, Hon. Calab Ani, have identified sports as a veritable tool for unity and job creation, advising young people to embrace it to earn a living. The duo believe strongly that Nigeria youths […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nottingham Forest opened the door to a surprise Premier League title challenge after a sixth win in a row with a 3-0 victory at Wolves. A brilliant season under Nuno Espirito Santo continued at Molineux thanks to first-half goals from Morgan Gibbs-White and Chris Wood and Taiwo Awoniyi’s strike at the death. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo, says she regretted calling for the exhumation of late singer, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, better known as Mohbad. Iyabo Ojo disclosed this in an interview with Biola Bayo on the ‘Talk to B’ podcast where she regretted her actions. She said: “I wouldn’t have requested that Mohbad be exhumed […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Anthony Joshua, Nigerian born British professional boxer, says his target in 2025 is to beat Tyson Fury and become a three-time world heavyweight champion. Joshua spoke with State House Correspondents after a visit to President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday in Lagos. On his chances of beating Fury, he said: “We’ll see, let’s […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Manchester United ended a 2024 to forget with a fourth consecutive defeat as Newcastle cruised to a 2-0 win at Old Trafford to intensify the scrutiny on Red Devils’ boss Ruben Amorim. Just two months into his tenure, Amorim conceded this week that his job is on the line unless results begin […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Liverpool thrashed West Ham United 5-0 at the London Stadium to stretch their Premier League lead to eight points on Sunday with Mohamed Salah once again in irrepressible form. The Egyptian has been enjoying a vintage season despite uncertainty over a new contract and scored once and provided two assists as Liverpool […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Pep Guardiola insists he will not walk out on troubled Manchester City as he strives to stop the champions’ stunning decline. Guardiola only recently signed a two-year contract extension but City’s dismal form has raised questions about his future at the Etihad Stadium. A nightmare run of nine defeats in 13 games, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Ruben Amorim admitted he had “no idea” how long it would take for him to revive Manchester United, saying his focus was on “survival” after a defeat by Wolves condemned him to the worst start by any Old Trafford boss in nearly 100 years. Thursday’s 2-0 loss at Molineux — United’s third […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Rampant Liverpool hit Tottenham for six to ensure they hold a four-point advantage at the Premier League summit come Christmas. The Reds produced a masterful attacking display in north London with Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah on target twice in a 6-3 victory. It was a thoroughly-deserved success for Arne Slot’s men […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Tyson Fury’s mission to avenge his only professional defeat ended in crushing disappointment Saturday evening as he lost on a unanimous points decision to unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk. Another classic encounter between the well-matched rivals ended in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia with Usyk retaining his world championship belts by finishing 116-112 ahead […]
(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) – Super League promoters on Tuesday revealed they have asked FIFA and UEFA for “official recognition” of their proposed competition, renamed the “Unify League”, leaning on a ruling from Europe’s top court. A22 Sports Management said it sent the proposal after discussions with various leagues, clubs and other stakeholders, revising its qualification system […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigeria forward Ademola Lookman, Zambia striker Barbra Banda and South Africa goalkeeper Ronwen Williams were the big winners at a star-studded 2024 CAF Awards in Marrakech, Morocco on Monday as Africa’s best performers for the year were honoured. The glittering ceremony was attended by football royalty from the continent and beyond in […]
(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) – Former Super Eagles player, Tijjani Babangida, has opened up concerning the lost of his family in a car accident that happened in early 2024. Babanginda spoke in an emotional documentary issued by his former club, Ajax Amsterdam, on Thursday. The African Examiner recalls that on May 9, the former footballer was travelling […]
