There are many Anthony Joshua out there waiting to be discovered In the past years, boxing, football and Table Tennis, have won laurels for Nigeria both at African and international levels. However, in recent times, apart from football and to an extent, basketball, other sports seems to have taken a back seat, especially boxing. Read … Read more
Aston Villa grabs a game-winner as Coutinho signs loan deal Aston Villa may have just secured a rare bundle of talent, as they completed a loan deal for former Liverpool playmaker, Philippe Coutinho, on Thursday night. This was announced on Aston Villa’s social media pages immediately after the deal was sealed. The Announcement “Welcome, @Phil.Coutinho! … Read more
The Nigerian professional football league should be given top priority in 2022 Football is a unifying factor in Nigeria, and nobody can deny this. However, in 2021, the local football league in Nigeria seemed to suffer the same fate as years passed. From poor funding to poor kitting of players, to empty stadium stands and … Read more
AFCON: Should the Super Eagles be scared of Egypt? On Sunday, the African Cup of Nations officially kicks off in far away Cameroun, but Nigeria won’t be playing until next week Tuesday, and they will be playing against the Pharaohs of Egypt, in a cracking group D opening fixture. A lot of football analysts have … Read more
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Easy one for Chelsea as they knock Spurs out of the Carabao Cup; Lukaku earns Tuchel’s praise It was more of an easy ride for Chelsea, as they put aside their internal crisis, to knock out Antonio Conte’s Tottenham Hotspur from the Carabao Cup, after 90 minutes. Read Also: Apologetic Romelu Lukaku Has To Come Back … Read more
Apologetic Romelu Lukaku has to come back stronger Chelsea player, Romelu Lukaku, has been through a lot in the past one or two months or so. The record signing for Chelsea, has been left out of the match day squads for some games due to rumoured clashes between him and his manager. However, all that … Read more
Senegal is the team to beat in AFCON The African Cup of Nations is set to commence on the 9th of January, and with just a few days to the competition, expectations and hopes from fans of various participating nations, are high, as expected. From fans of the Super Eagles of Nigeria, to fans of … Read more
Strikers situation: Why Arsenal need not sign another striker in January Hello football lovers! it is another transfer window, and as expected, a lot of professional football clubs around Europe, and some parts of the world, would be out to sign one or two players, to aid their further push for trophies, especially at this … Read more
Eguavoen to hand Ejuke No.10 role at the AFCON EKO HOT BLOG reports that CSKA Moscow winger Chidera Ejuke may be handed the No.10 role in the team at the forthcoming Africa Cup of Nations, by the interim Super Eagles coach, Austin Eguavoen. The tournament holds from January 9 to February 6 in Cameroon. Ejuke, … Read more
AFCON: Security fears loom over Africa’s football fiesta in Cameroon EKO HOT BLOG After overcoming fears of postponement because of the Covid pandemic, the Africa Cup of Nations now faces its next big worry: security. Host nation Cameroon will ceremonially launch the month-long tournament on Sunday when they face Burkina Faso. Read Also: “NFF Technical Committee … Read more
Djokovic to defend Australian Open title after exemption from vaccination EKO HOT BLOG reports that world number one, Novak Djokovic on Tuesday has said he would defend his Australian Open title at Melbourne Park later this month after receiving a medical exemption from getting vaccinated against COVID-19. Djokovic, who had declined to reveal his COVID-19 … Read more
Ocampos strike sees Sevilla sink Cadiz EKO HOT BLOG reports that a second half goal from Lucas Ocampos was enough for Sevilla to claim a 1-0 win at Cadiz on Monday and move five points behind La Liga leaders Real Madrid. Oihan Sancet bagged a hat-trick in Athletic Bilbao’s 3-1 win over Osasuna while Villarreal hammered … Read more
Egypt will lean on Salah at AFCON EKO HOT BLOG reports that Mohamed Salah, will lead Egypt against bogey team Nigeria in a blockbuster Group D opener at the Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon. Salah leads all scorers in the Premier League this season with 16 goals, including one in the 2-2 draw with … Read more
EKOHOTBLOG TRANSFER GIST FROM AROUND EUROPE TODAY 01/01/2022 EKO HOT BLOG reports that Tottenham want to sign 29-year-old Barcelona and Brazil playmaker Philippe Coutinho on a free transfer, but the Catalans are holding out for a £17m fee amid possible interest from Everton and Arsenal. (El Nacional – in Catalan) Manchester United are ready to pay … Read more
Adepoju, Ikpeba kick over Peseiro’s appointment EKO HOT BLOG reports that some members of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), Technical Committee have kicked against the information released by the football body that they approved the appointment of Super Eagles new Manager Jose Paseiro On Wednesday, the NFF, stated that the technical committee of the federation … Read more
Onyekuru Replaces Osimhen in Nigeria’s camp EKO HOT BLOG reports that former Monaco forward Henry Onyekuru is a reported replacement for Victor Osimhen for the 2021 AFCON 2021 in Cameroon according to media outlets in Greece. The Olympiacos versatile star has been handed a late call to the Super Eagles as per Greek paper, Gazzetta … Read more
Painful deaths that shook Nigerian sport in 2021 EKO HOT BLOG reports that the year 2021 came with lots of unexpected surprises, in sport Nigeria experienced the passing on to glory of sports men which affected sports in Nigeria. Let’s take a look at some of those sports men with whom we began 2021 but … Read more
Rodgers Says Iheanacho, Ndidi leaving for AFCON’ll hurt Foxes EKO HOT BLOG reports that manager of Leicester FC, Brendan Rodgers has admitted that departure four Leicester City players, which includes Super Eagles duo of Wilfred Ndidi and Kelechi Iheanacho will hurt the club. The players depart from clubs to participate in the 2021 Africa Cup … Read more
Paseiro, the man leading Nigeria to AFCON 2022 EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Football Federation NFF after a few days of playing the hide and seek game has finally announced the appointment of Jose Paseiro on Wednesday 29th of December 2021. Jose Vitor dos Santos Paseiro, a Portuguese pprofessional player (striker) turned … Read more
Statue of Ronaldo causes controversy in India EKO HOT BLOG reports that statue of five times winner of the prestigious Ballon d’Or Cristiano Ronaldo has sparked controversy in the Indian state of Goa. The people of Goa have kicked against the erected statue of the Manchester United striker, they objecting to a Portuguese footballer being … Read more