(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Africa Cup of Nations kicks off on Saturday in Ivory Coast with the host nation and Mohamed Salah’s Egypt among the leading contenders to succeed the Senegal of Sadio Mane as continental champions. The 24-team tournament, which concludes with the final on February 11, is the first in the West African […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigeria football legend, Jay-Jay Okocha has slammed the national team over the treatment of Maduka Okoye after his blunder at the last Africa Cup of Nations describing it as “strange”. The African Examiner recalls that Okoye was at fault for Tunisia’s winner in Cameroon that sent the Super Eagles out of the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Super Eagles will be without Bayer Leverkusen forward Victor Boniface for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after the youngster picked up an injury, the second Nigerian player to be ruled out of the tournament. Leicester City’s midfielder Wilfred Ndidi had been ruled out of the competition over an injury […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – An own goal by Jakub Kiwior and a thumping late strike by Luis Diaz sealed a 2-0 victory for Liverpool at Arsenal in the weekend’s headline FA Cup third round tie. The result meant the hosts’ dismal form extended into the New Year on Sunday. Arsenal wasted a sackful of chances in […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The third round of the 2023/24 English FA Cup is well underway as games continue on Saturday. Chelsea, Newcastle, and a host of teams were some of the sides that played on an action-packed day. On Sunday, Arsenal welcome Premier League leaders Liverpool to the Emirates Stadium in what promises to be […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp joked Friday that he is not wishing Mohamed Salah too much luck at the Africa Cup of Nations as he prepares for a crucial spell of games without his top scorer. Salah is away with Egypt for the tournament in Ivory Coast while Japan captain Wataru Endo will […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The winners of the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations will receive a record seven million dollars (6.4 mn euros), a Confederation of African Football (CAF) statement revealed on Thursday. It is 40 per cent more than what Senegal pocketed for winning the last edition, in Cameroon two years ago. The runners-up in […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Super Eagles camp for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has opened in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Coach Jose Peseiro has already named 25 players for the competition which begins mid-January in the West African nation of Côte d’Ivoire. Barring one home-based player, the other invitees are expected […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Coach Jose Peseiro has backed Nigeria to win a fourth Africa Cup of Nations, but conceded that it would be a real challenge when action gets under way in Ivory Coast later this month. The last of Nigeria’s three continental titles came 10 years ago in South Africa. “We will fight to […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro has released his 25-man list for the delayed 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with captain Ahmed Musa making the cut while Enyimba’s Olorunleke Ojo is the only home-based player. The list, which was released on the team’s social media platforms Friday evening, is headlined by Victor […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Super Eagles captain, Austine Jay Jay Okocha has slammed the timing of the Africa Cup of Nations. The African Examiner writes that the competition is usually played in the middle of the European season and its has sparked heated debate between clubs and participating countries. Okocha, who won the 1994 AFCON […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Rasmus Hojlund capped Manchester United’s thrilling fightback from two goals down as the Denmark striker netted for the first time in the Premier League to seal a dramatic 3-2 win against Aston Villa on Tuesday. Erik ten Hag’s side were in danger of another damaging defeat when goals from John McGinn and […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe has agreed a deal to buy a 25 percent stake in Manchester United for a reported £1.25 billion ($1.6 billion) and will take control of the Premier League club’s football operations. Ratcliffe, the chairman of petrochemicals giant INEOS, will also provide substantial funds for future investment in the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Anthony Joshua insisted Friday he was completely focused on beating Otto Wallin rather than worrying what the outcome of the bout in Saudi Arabia might mean for his future in heavyweight boxing. The 34-year-old Englishman will be bidding for his third win from as many bouts in 2023 when he faces Swedish […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Manchester City won the Club World Cup for the first time to end 2023 with five trophies after a 4-0 win over Fluminense in Jeddah on Friday. City’s victory extended European clubs’ domination of the competition since 2012 and was never in doubt once Julian Alvarez opened the scoring inside the first […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has again ignored Nigerian referees from the list of officials that will officiate at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations coming up next year in January. The African Examiner writes that Nigerian referees have not been able to gain recognition from CAF and the Federation of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Liverpool destroyed West Ham 5-1 to reach the League Cup semi-finals on Wednesday, easing the frustration of their weekend Premier League stalemate against Manchester United. Curtis Jones scored twice and Dominik Szoboszlai, Cody Gakpo and Mohamed Salah were all on the scoresheet for Jurgen Klopp’s dominant team. They join Chelsea, Fulham and […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Manchester City will have to cope without Erling Haaland as they aim to lift the Club World Cup for the first time in Friday’s final against Fluminense. The European champions shrugged off their sluggish Premier League form to cruise past Urawa Reds 3-0 in Tuesday’s semi-final in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Haaland watched […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Holders Manchester City were handed a tie against FC Copenhagen in Monday’s draw for the Champions League last 16, from which the meeting of last season’s runners-up Inter Milan and Atletico Madrid appears the standout tie. Pep Guardiola’s City, who are looking to retain the title they won in Istanbul last June, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – FIFA announced details regarding the new format for the Club World Cup on Sunday, saying the first edition will take place in 2025 and feature European heavyweights Real Madrid and Manchester City. The tournament will take place from June 15 to July 13 in the United States and bring together 32 teams, […]
