Tag: england

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YNaijaAugust 21, 2023

Controversial Kiss: Spain’s Football President and Star Player Stir Debate After World Cup Win

Amid the joyous celebrations following Spain’s landmark victory at the Women’s World Cup, an unexpected embrace stole the spotlight, sparking ...

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YNaijaAugust 8, 2023

All African Teams Exit 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup as France Defeats Morocco 4-0

France sent a resounding message in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup as they secured a spot in the quarter-finals, ...

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YNaijaAugust 8, 2023

Super Falcon’s Michelle Alozie: Lighting Up the Pitch and Hearts of Nigerians

In the midst of the thrilling FIFA Women’s World Cup extravaganza jointly hosted by Australia and New Zealand, a radiant ...

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YNaijaAugust 7, 2023

2023 Women’s World Cup: Nigeria’s Valiant Effort Falls Short as England Secures 4-2 Penalty Win

England’s journey in the Women’s World Cup has taken a nail-biting turn as they triumphed over Nigeria in a high-stakes ...

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YNaijaMarch 29, 2023

Bukayo Saka second only to Messi as best player – Tony Adams

Former Arsenal skipper Tony Adams has said that England’s Bukayo Saka is second only to Lionel Messi as the greatest ...

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YNaijaFebruary 2, 2023

Attempted rape charges against Mason Greenwood have been dropped

A case against Mason Greenwood, a football player for Manchester United, that included attempted rape and assault charges, has been ...

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YNaijaDecember 5, 2022

Raheem Sterling no longer with England World Cup squad due to break-in at his family home

After armed burglars broke into Raheem Sterling’s home while his family was inside, he decided to come home to London ...

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YNaijaNovember 21, 2022

Two goals from Bukayo Saka help England to a 6-2 victory over Iran in the World Cup Group B opener

Bukayo Saka scored twice as England thrashed Group B rivals Iran in Doha on Monday. First-half goals came from Saka, ...

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YNaijaNovember 21, 2022

FIFA bans Kane and England from wearing ‘OneLove’ armband in defiant stance against Qatar’s anti-LGBT laws

England have been told by FIFA that ‘OneLove’ armbands will not be permitted during the World Cup as Harry Kane ...

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Ade ThompsonJuly 14, 2018

#WorldCup Roundup: Belgium emerge as bronze medallists ahead of England in 2-0 victory

The Red Devils have slain all three lions of England in their third place World Cup tie in Saint Petersburg ...

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Ade ThompsonJuly 14, 2018

#WorldCup Preview: England square up against Belgium in the losers final

The game nobody wants to play. Although there are many pundits, players and coaches stating that the game is a ...

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Ade ThompsonJuly 11, 2018

#WorldCup Roundup: It’s not coming home for England as Croatia’s 2-1 comeback win sends them to the finals against France

Croatia set up their first World Cup final appearance after Mario Mandzukic’s 109th-minute strike secured a 2-1 comeback victory for ...

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Ade ThompsonJuly 11, 2018

#WorldCup Semi-final Preview: Croatia Vs England – Can England really take it home?

The Three Lions of England are billed to book their first World Cup final spot for the first time in ...

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Ade ThompsonJuly 7, 2018

#WorldCup Roundup: England book first World Cup semis since Italia 90 ahead of Sweden

England go marching on in the World Cup after their 2-0 Quarterfinal tie victory over Sweden in Samara. It failed ...

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Ade ThompsonJuly 7, 2018

#WorldCup Preview: Sweden Vs England matchup

It is no secret in-house that I have been unimpressed by England. Crossing my heart, I feel they have been ...

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Ade ThompsonJuly 3, 2018

#WorldCup Roundup: England finally break the curse in penalty victory over Colombia

England finally broke their penalty curse by defeating Colombia 4-3 on penalties. Eric Dier was the hero of the moment ...

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Ade ThompsonJune 28, 2018

#WorldCup Roundup: Januzaj’s magical goal decides Group H winner in underwhelming game

The game between England and Belgium was billed as the most anticipated and important group stage game by most football ...

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Ade ThompsonJune 24, 2018

#WorldCup 2018 Roundup: Relief for Falcao as he rallies Colombia to victory | Senegal can only draw with Japan

Colombian captain Radamel Falcao powered his country to a convincing 3-0 victory over an extremely overwhelmed Polish side. Falcao grabbed ...

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Ade ThompsonJune 18, 2018

#WorldCup 2018 Roundup: Kane rescues England with late winner against Tunisia | Lukaku scores brace for Belgium

England’s Captain Harry Kane struck late to grab the opening win for England in their group G fixture against African ...

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Ade ThompsonJune 12, 2018

#WorldCup2018 Profile: Will Belgium drop the underachiever title under Martinez?

One of the most shocking football stories of 2016 was the appointment of former Everton and Wigan Athletic manager Roberto ...

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Michael Adedipupo OgunFebruary 28, 2018

UEFA make changes to Champions and Europa League from next season

European football leading body UEFA has decided to ring some changes as regards its two leading club competitions – the ...

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Op-ed EditorSeptember 22, 2017

Opinion: Everything President Buhari has gotten wrong about IPOB

by Anthony Ademiluyi The right to self-determination is as old as mankind. All through history, people have been bound by ...

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AzeezSeptember 7, 2017

I didn’t buy $1.2m house in England – Stella Oduah

Former Minister of Aviation, Stella Oduah has described as untrue, reports that she bought a $1.2m house in England while ...

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AzeezJuly 19, 2017

Conte signs two-year contract extension with Chelsea

Antonio Conte has signed a new two-year contract with Chelsea Football Club.  The deal is announced as he prepares to ...

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AzeezFebruary 2, 2017

Former Chelsea midfielder, Frank Lampard retires at 38

Former England and Chelsea midfielder, Frank Lampard on Thursday retired from football at the age of 38. Lampard said he ...

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RoqeebahJanuary 30, 2017

The YNaija Cover this evening – the 30th of January

Read the full stories and analyses here now! RoqeebahCreative mind. Enthusiast. Learner. Multipotentialite. And here, an assistant editor.

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RoqeebahJanuary 29, 2017

The Dummies Guide to understanding #Brexit

Maybe yesterday you read in the News that MPs in the United Kingdom have only five days to consider the 137 ...

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ToluOctober 26, 2016

We’re paying attention to Goodluck Jonathan’s new sense of style. What’s with the suits?

Yesterday, former President Goodluck Jonathan gave a speech at the Oxford Union of the University of Oxford, England with the theme: ‘promoting ...

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Oludolapo AdelanaJuly 27, 2016

New rules: 4 players can now be substituted during FA cup matches

The 2016-17 FA Cup will allow teams to use a fourth substitute during extra time as the Football Association introduces ...

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Oreoluwa PetersJuly 13, 2016

Just In: Sunderland confirms Sam Allardyce consideration for England manager job

Sam Allardyce is indeed in contact with the FA in regards to taking the vacant England manager position. There have been ...

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