Iheanacho has been in great goal scoring form for Leicester city in recent weeks as he bagged a hattrick against Sheffield United in the premier League about 2 weeks ago. His fellow compatriot, Wilfred Ndidi is no doubt a Midfield General whose impact on the pitch is felt on every match days. Super Eagles of … Read more
Few days ago, Haaland’s agent Mino Raiola met with Dortmund to discuss the potential price sell for Haaland this summer. Erling Haaland release clause which is around 75m euro will be activated in 2022 and Barcelona seems to be in the race for the forward next season. Haaland’s father and his agent Mino Raiola landed … Read more
Juventus will have to do without the services of Italian defender Leonardo Bonucci as he has now tested positive for Coronavirus. Leonardo Bonucci, after returning from the Italian national team, this morning underwent a diagnostic molecular test for COVID-19 which came back positive. The player has already been placed in home isolation. The player … Read more
Following their victory over the republic of Benin and Lesotho in AFCON 2022 qualifiers, some Super Eagles players were awarded several awards by the Ballers awards. The awards were presented to African players in different categories, with six Nigerian players picking up ten awards respectively, EKO HOT BLOG gathered. (1) Wilfred Ndidi Wilfred Ndidi picks up four … Read more
The referee of the AFCON qualifier between Cote d’Ivoire and Ethiopia fell ill in the 80th minute. No referee could replace him As the 4th referee was an Ivorian, he couldn’t officiate a match involving his country. Ghanaian Referee Charles Bulu collapsed as he was taking charge of the AFCON qualifying match between Cote d’Ivoire and Ethiopia in Abidjan. … Read more
The world of football is in mourning as Arsenal Star Lucas Torreira loses his mother to corona virus Sad news hit the Arsenal team as reports suggest that Lucas Torreira’s mother has passed away today due to Covid-19. Since a week ago, the 25 years old midfielder who is currently on loan in Atletico Madrid was reported to have … Read more
The incident that ensued during Portugal’s match against Serbian is still drawing reactions from around the world. Many have questioned Ronaldo’s attitude and reactions to his goal that wasn’t counted. His frustration at the incident led him to angrily throw his captain armband on the pitch. While angry reactions met this act from Pundits and … Read more
Nigerians were in superb mood yesterday after the Captain Ahmed Musa and other Super Eagles stars played their last game in the African cup of nations qualifier. The Super Eagles who were in the same group alongside Lesotho, Benin and Sierra Leone qualified as group leaders. Yesterday was the team’s last game in the qualifier … Read more
Gov Bello participated in a football match together with Ex Super Eagles Players like; Austin Jay Jay Okocha, Kanu Nwankwo, and so many others. They all played it out on the pitch with Gov Bello acting as the captain of the New Direction Team while Austin Jay Jay Okocha captained the 1996 Atlanta winning team The Executive Governor of Kogi … Read more
Super Eagles of Nigeria, on Tuesday evening, defeated Lesotho 3-0 in their final Group L match in the 2021 AFCON Qualifiers at the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Lagos State. Napoli’s striker, Victor Osimhen, gave Super Eagles their first goal 22nd into the match while Oghenekaro Etebo doubled the Nigerian team lead in the 51st minute. … Read more
The mother of Man United midfielder Juan Mata has passed on after a battle with serious illness. Marta Garcia, Manchester United’s midfielder, Juan Mata’s mother is dead. She passed away from a serious illness, according to Spanish daily newspaper La Nueva Espana. As gathered by EKO HOT BLOG , Marta had been suffering from the illness ‘for some time’. Mata … Read more
Super Eagles will make an electrifying return to Lagos following 20 years of nonappearance Thee team have the Crocodile of Lesotho in a dead-elastic 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at the Teslim Balogun Stadium today. The kick-off time is 5pm in Nigerian time. Super Eagles went on a four-game winless run all competitions between … Read more
19 countries have booked their place in the 2022 AFCON in Cameroon early next year There are 10 more games to go on Wednesday, the final day of the qualifying series. 5 tickets are still up for grabs to complete the 24- nation roaster needed for the competition. EKO HOT BLOG takes a look at … Read more
Super Eagles forward, Alex Iwobi, has tested negative for COVID-19 after testing positive for the virus last Saturday. Iwobi was replaced by Galatasaray’s Henry Onyekuru in the game that ended 1-0 in favour of the Eagles. Super Eagles forward, Alex Iwobi, has tested negative for COVID-19 after testing positive for the virus last Saturday. The … Read more
Marcus Rashford is an English Footballer who plays as a forward for Premier League giant, Manchester United and the English National Team Recently, he sparked reactions after he revealed his favourite Afrobeats Musician Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford during his question and answer session has revealed his favourite Afrobeat Singer. The English Forward did not hesitate to recognize the recipient … Read more
The Super Eagles of Nigeria would be returning to football action today, when they host Lesotho at the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Surulere Lagos State. The game has no significant impact in the hopes for AFCON qualification, since Nigeria has already qualified. This is great news for Head coach Gernot Rohr, as he has just … Read more
There was mixed reaction on Twitter to reports of Refrees being attacked. The sad incident occurred during a second tier league division match in Ghana A team of Ghanian Referees were beaten by angry fans in the Division One League match-week 14 game on Sunday afternoon, March 28. As reported by Ghanian media, the incident … Read more
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have returned to the country following their victory over Benin Republic in Port Novo, where they were awarded a ticket to the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations. The Super Eagles showed character by defeating the Squirrels in dramatic fashion thanks to a late header from Paul Onuachu. On Sunday afternoon, … Read more
Trending Transfer Targets EKO HOT BLOG Real Madrid Not Interested Resigning Ronaldo According to report, Real Madrid are not interested in bringing Cristiano Ronaldo back to Spain, as the deal for Erling Haaland and Mbappe is now a priority. Real Madrid have been tracking Kylian Mbappe for a long time, and will opt to sign the youngster together with Haaland … Read more
The year 2021 is proving to be a rough one for the sporting fraternity in Nigeria as more deaths are been recorded in that sector. The latest casualty is former NFF Technical Director and Coach Kashimawo Laloko who passed on Sunday at 76. “He had been feeling weak before he died on Sunday. It was … Read more