(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Bayer Leverkusen’s record-breaking run to their first Bundesliga title was no fluke, with a 16-month plan coming to fruition. The team made sure of their first trophy in 31 years with five matches left in the season, snapping Bayern Munich’s 11-year stranglehold on the Bundesliga. Sunday’s 5-0 home victory over Werder Bremen […]
Liverpool’s hope for the Premier League title took a hit following a 1-0 defeat to Crystal Palace at Anfield even as another title rivals, Arsenal suffered a shocking defeat at emirate stadium. Aston Villa humbled the gunner with 2 goals scored by in-form Ollie Watkins. Liverpool coach Klopp said, “If you look at my teams […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Manchester United’s chances of Champions League football next season took another battering as Bruno Fernandes’ double could only salvage a 2-2 draw at Bournemouth on Saturday. Twice the Cherries led through Dominic Solanke and Justin Kluivert and Bournemouth were denied the opportunity to win the game at the death after a controversial […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Atalanta stunned Anfield as Gianluca Scamacca scored twice in a 3-0 win on Thursday to leave Liverpool with a mountain to climb to reach the Europa League semi-finals. Mario Pasalic added a third seven minutes from time to condemn Liverpool to a first home defeat in all competitions for 14 months. The […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Super Falcons have qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Nigeria beat South Africa 1-0 on aggregate to reach the Summer Olympics. Rasheedat Ajibade scored from the spot in the first leg of the qualifiers in Abuja on Friday. That goal was enough for the Super Falcons to pick one of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Bayer Leverkusen are just three points from a first Bundesliga title after a 1-0 win at Union Berlin on Saturday, with Bayern Munich letting a two-goal lead slip in a 3-2 loss at Heidenheim. Bayern were cruising at half-time thanks to strikes from Harry Kane and Serge Gnabry but conceded three times […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Athletic Bilbao ended a 40-year wait to win the Copa del Rey by beating Real Mallorca 4-2 on penalties on Saturday following a 1-1 draw after extra time. The Basque side lifted the trophy for the 24th time, behind only 31-time winners Barcelona, as they edged underdogs Mallorca at La Cartuja stadium […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Super Falcons of Nigeria have moved a step closer to securing the ticket to the football event of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games after seeing off South Africa 1-0 in a first-leg match in the final round of qualifiers. Rasheedat Ajibade converted a 43rd-minute penalty to hand the Nigerians victory in […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Hat-trick hero Cole Palmer scored twice deep into stoppage time on Thursday as Chelsea stunned Manchester United 4-3, all but ending United’s hopes of qualifying for next season’s Champions League. Erik ten Hag’s men appeared set for a famous victory after storming back from 2-0 down to lead 3-2 in a staggering […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – In a midweek Premier League encounter between two underperforming giants, Chelsea will welcome Manchester United to Stamford Bridge on Thursday evening. For the Red Devils, securing all three points in the Chelsea vs Man Utd fixture is of utmost importance as they fight to keep their fading top-four hopes alive. Failure to […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Tottenham missed the chance to move into the Premier League’s top four after a 1-1 draw at West Ham, while Newcastle were also held 1-1 by Everton on Tuesday. Spurs have made a habit of recovering from slow starts to win in recent months, but this time they failed to capitalise on […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – With the Premier League title race reaching its climax, attention turns to the crucial remaining fixtures that will determine the destiny of the 2023–24 season. As 20 teams gear up for the final sprint, analysis reveals intriguing insights into who holds the advantage and who faces an uphill battle in the pursuit […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Manchester United hopes of an UCL return is gone with a draw against Brentford. The Red Devils could have been hammered again by the Bees but almost won the game through their forgotten man before conceding in the 98th minute Had it not been for some heroic saves from Andre Onana and […]
(AfRICAN EXAMINER0) – Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino accused his players of lacking the hunger needed to compete in the Premier League after his side were held to a 2-2 draw at home by 10-man Burnley on Saturday. Despite Cole Palmer’s brace, struggling Burnley came from behind twice and Dara O’Shea equalised late at Stamford Bridge. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Arsenal’s assault towards the Premier League title begins on Sunday as they travel to Manchester City looking to secure their first win at the Etihad since 2015. The conclusion of the March international break signals the start of the run-in, and this is the last head-to-head fixture between the three title contenders. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The events ended with a parade of all the participating countries’ flags while music from Nigerian hip-hop star Tiwa Savage was played from the sound system much to the delight of the crowd. On the final day of the competition, perennial champions Egypt claimed two more gold to take their gold medal […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – FA Cup holders Manchester City will face Chelsea in the semi-finals at Wembley, while Manchester United’s reward for their thrilling win against Liverpool is a meeting with second-tier Coventry. Sunday’s draw for the last four raised the prospect of a repeat of last season’s all-Manchester FA Cup final, which City won 2-1. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Arsenal will take on Bayern Munich in the quarter-finals of the Champions League following Friday’s draw at the House of European Football in Nyon, Switzerland. Champions League Quarter-Finals Fixtures Below is the full list of quarter-finals fixtures: Arsenal (ENG) v Bayern Munich (GER) Atletico Madrid (ESP) v Borussia Dortmund (GER) Real Madrid […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Super Eagles head coach, Sunday Oliseh, has stated that he would consider managing the three times African champions again if the necessary conditions are met. The African Examiner writes that the former midfielder had a brief stint in charge of the Super Eagles between July 2015 to February 2016. During his […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, on Friday listed four requirements for the next head coach of the Super Eagles. The football federation in its official vacancy release stated that it is looking to replace Jose Peseiro, whose contract expired on February 29. The African Examiner writes that Peseiro’s successor will be expected […]
