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YNaija February 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 dropped. The 21-year-old was taken into custody in January of…

YNaija January 17, 2023

I have no plans to quit — Liverpool coach, Klopp

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has stated that he would not leave the club until he is fired, suggesting that he will be making significant changes to his aging roster at…

YNaija December 14, 2022

Michael B. Jordan becomes part-owner of Premier League club AFC Bournemouth

Michael B. Jordan has become a part-owner of AFC Bournemouth. While working with a group of investors led by American businessman Bill Foley, the Creed star invested in the club…

Chinedu Okafor October 14, 2020

#YNaijaSportsExtra: World’s most beloved athlete Cristiano Ronaldo contracts Covid-19

From the moment sporting leagues all over the world gradually and successively began reopening sporting events, the badgering question of immediate concern was the safety of athletes and the proxy…

Editor June 17, 2020

The EPL resumes today, posing a different kind of COVID-19 risk for Nigerians

Football is integral to the lives of significant percentage of the Nigerian population. Our football teams, both male and female are a rallying point and a source of national pride.…

Chinedu Okafor November 28, 2018

Despite Champions League victory, Manchester United’s future is bleak

It's hard to think that a team that qualified for the knockout stage of the UEFA Champions League (UCL) with one game to spare can play so poorly. On Tuesday…

Ade Thompson August 27, 2018

This weekend’s refereeing decisions shows it’s time for the Premiership to embrace VAR

In anticipation to the Monday night English Premier League showdown between Manchester United and Tottenham at Old Trafford, one thing that stood out so glaringly was the quality of the…

Oludolapo Adelana August 9, 2018

The YNaija Cover – the 9th of August

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Omoleye Omoruyi December 30, 2017

EPL Roundup: Chelsea hammer Stoke City, Salah’s brace saves Liverpool, see other scores

In the 21st round of the Premier League campaign, Willian starred as Chelsea gave Stoke City five (5) unreplied goals. The goal blitz, including one from Danny Drinkwater, led Chelsea…

Omoleye Omoruyi November 26, 2017

EPL Roundup: Southampton thrash Everton, Arsenal score late winner to secure 3 points, other scores

Some interesting scorelines were seen in yesterday's Premier League campaign, especially where Watford recorded their first back to back victory and, if not for a deflected shot, Manchester United would…

Op-ed Editor September 13, 2017

Opinion: Frank De Boer gets the kick — deservedly so

by Adeshina Peter The EPL theory of expecting a sack announcement immediately after the manager or a club’s representative comes out with a story of a ‘harmonious relationship and unwavering…

Azeez January 27, 2017

Wenger gets four-game touchline ban for misconduct

Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger has been given a four-game touchline ban by the English FA on Friday after an incident that saw him sent off in Saturday's win over Burnley.…

Azeez December 3, 2016

Chelsea thrashes Man. City 3-1 to maintain top EPL spot

Chelsea FC on Saturday came from behind to trash Manchester City 3-1 o maintain top English Premier League spot. Manchester City took the lead after an attempted clearance by Gary…

Oludolapo Adelana November 26, 2016

#EPL Roundup: Moses scores winner for Chelsea | Liverpool down Sunderland | Aguero lifts Man City

The leadership of the Premier League changed three times on Saturday, as Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City swapped positions. Chelsea started the day as leaders but were toppled by City…

Oludolapo Adelana November 6, 2016

EPL: Liverpool go top, beat Watford 6-1

Liverpool Football Club showed their title challenging credentials as they were absolutely outstanding against opponents Watford. The Reds attack proved unbearable for The Hornets as Jurgen Klopp's front Sadio Mane, Philippe…

Oludolapo Adelana October 23, 2016

All the goals from today’s EPL matches #CHEMUN & #MCISOU (WATCH)

Sunday's games in the English Premier League was a beautiful way to bring an end to activities in Game Week 9, as Jose Mourinho returned to Stamford Bridge to face…

Oludolapo Adelana October 15, 2016

#EPL roundup: Wonderful Walcott helps Arsenal defeat Swansea | Super Stekelenburg saves 2 Man City penalties | Spurs draw West Brom 1-1

The second set of matches in Week 8 of the English Premier League was full of interesting moments as goals came in their torrents. Arsenal defeat Swansea 3-2 Theo Walcott…

Oludolapo Adelana September 24, 2016

Arsenal trash Chelsea 3-0 in masterclass performance

Arsenal pulled off a commanding display at the Emirates as they humiliated London rivals Chelsea 3-0. The first 45 minutes was all the Gunners needed to secure a huge three…

Isime Esene September 21, 2016

PODCAST: Osagie Alonge, others moving up; banks owning media franchises and more on The Media Blog Uncensored

Ifeoma Areh is creative director of Wildflower PR & Company, Lekan Olanrewaju is a scriptwriter (credits including Tinsel and Hotel Majestic), and Isime Esene, managing editor of YNaija.com stands in…

Mazi Emeka September 17, 2016

The top 10 stories that made headlines this week

Top ten stories that made headline this week President Buhari accused of plagiarism Parts of a speech delivered by President Muhammadu Buhari during the inauguration of the ‘Change begins with…

Oludolapo Adelana September 16, 2016

EPL: Henderson scores stunner as Liverpool beat Chelsea 2 – 1 (WATCH)

A stunning strike by Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson was one of the highlights of a breathtaking game at Stamford Bridge. The Game Week 5 match-up lived up to its hype…

Ada Igboanugo September 16, 2016

PODCAST: Toyin Subair’s HiTV expose, Nigeria’s PayTV explosion and more on The Media Blog Uncensored

Isime Esene August 12, 2016

‘Ifreke Inyang: Let’s talk about the 2016/2017 Premier League season

It's that time of the year again. Gripping games. Shockers. Controversies. Feisty confrontations. Mind games. Season-defining fixtures. Stadium cramped with excited fans, belting out songs in worship or war. British…

Oreoluwa Peters May 3, 2016

Leicester ‘deserve to be champions’ – Claudio Ranieri

Manager of newly crowned champions of the English Premier League, Claudio Ranieri has said his Leicester City side deserve to win the most watched football league in the world. Speaking…

ifreke March 15, 2015

Ifreke Inyang: 5 things we learnt from Saturday’s football

by Ifreke Inyang The English Premier League was in action on Saturday, March 14, and as always, football fans and supporters were served a spectacle. Here are 5 things we…

ifreke March 9, 2015

Why Manchester United’s Angel Di Maria put up his house for sale

by Mark Bassey Angel Di Maria has put up his mansion at the leafy Cheshire village of Prestbury for sale. Manchester United fans need not panic that the winger is…

ifreke March 5, 2015

Why did Bafetimbi Gomis collapse against Spurs on Wednesday night? (READ)

by Mark Bassey In scenes that were eerily reminicent of Fabrice Muamba's near-fatal cardiac arrest at White Hart Lane, Swansea striker Bafetimbi Gomis, collapsed on the pitch on Wednesday night.…

ifreke February 12, 2015

West Brom must be thanking their stars they didn’t offload Brown Ideye

by Mark Bassey On transfer deadline day in January, the rumour mills seemed to suggest Brown Ideye was off to El-Gharafa in Qatar, in a cut-price £3.8m deal, just six…