The name Lionel Messi is a name associated with nothing but greatness in football. The Argentine is arguably the most talented and most naturally gifted footballer to have emerged in the history of football. Messi is regarded by many as the greatest footballer of all time both at the national and club level with the … Read more
Jean-Pierre Adamse was born on 10th March, 1948 in Senegal He relocated to France when he was 10 years old. He’s still in a coma 39 years after undergoing his knee operation. On the 10th of this month, Jean-Pierre Adams clocked 73. But Adams, who played for the French national team from 1972 to 1976, … Read more
Thierry Henry was one of the greatest strikers to play the beautiful game and the best English Premier League has ever seen. The Arsenal Legend had his biggest breakthrough while he was playing for the Gunners He won numerous major trophies and individual accolades. Thiery Henry played in England for 8 years, created incredible goal … Read more
After all Matchday five fixtures of the African cup of nations were played, check out how the AFCON Qualification table looks like. The group L African Cup of Nations Qualifier games were the only matches played yesterday, Lesotho hosted Sierra Leone while Nigeria travelled to Benin Republic for their 5th game of the qualifier. In … Read more
Football fans all over the world were in shock on how Ronaldo’s late goal for Portugal was ruled out by the referee. Portugal faced Serbia on Saturday night in their second world cup qualifiers, as Diego Jota first half brace put the away side in a comfortable two goals lead. But in the second half, … Read more
Latest Updates On Messi, Mbappe, Haaland, Dybala, Iheanacho, Lukaku & Others EKO HOT BLOG Chelsea ready to spend big on Dybala Chelsea are ready to spend as much a £48 million on Paulo Dybala according to the Metro. The blues are currently monitoring Dybala’s situation at Juventus with the English side set to offer the Argentine winger an … Read more
Though other attributes count, but the ability to put the ball at the back of the net defines a striker. How efficient a striker does this onerous task is determined by the number of goals scored by the player per minutes spent on the pitch or the average number of goals scored in several matches. … Read more
Super Eagles Player, Alex Iwobi, has tested positive for COVID-19. Iwobi will be missing the 2021 AFCON qualification game against Benin Republic on Saturday. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that Iwobi has been withdrawn from the team and he’s expected to take another test to ascertain his condition. The Everton forward might also miss Wednesday’s game … Read more
All is now set for the crucial African Cup of Nations qualifying match between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and their counterpart, Squirrels of Benin Republic. The Super Eagles are already in Porto Novo, Benin for the decisive encounter which will determine the fate of both teams in their quest for qualifying for the biggest … Read more
It’s is not the best time for Nigeria Journalists who are in Port Novo, Benin republic for the coverage of the 2021 AFCON Qualifiers between Nigeria and Benin on Saturday. Majority of them may not be able to access the Stadium while the match is on. The contingents of Nigerian Sportswriters who made the short … Read more
The Super Eagles moved to the Stade Charles De Gaulle in Port Novo to train after arriving Cotonou but Benin Republic started their drama. Many Journalists from Nigeria were allegedly not allowed to go in and cover the team’s training. This is a recurring problem with African football as some teams deploy many antics to … Read more
Ogbunike Cave is one of the tourist attraction in Anambra State. It is specifically located in Ogbunike town in Oyi Local Government Area. The cave is also situated in the hometown of former Nigerian Senate President, late Chief Chuba Okadigbo. According to a report, the cave was discovered by a local Hunter, who was identified … Read more
A couple of Chelsea players inspired their Countries to victory yesterday Others are expected to play today English Premier League Giants Chelsea football club of England have reacted after three of their players were inspirational to their country in the World Cup qualifiers victory on Thursday. Chelsea Football Club have nothing less than 14 first … Read more
Super Eagles were in high spirit when they arrived in Porto Novo on Friday by boat for Saturday’s crucial 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Benin Republic. They were received by Nigeria’s ambassador to Benin Republic, Olawale Awe, and other mission staff, who later led the team and other officials to Cotonou, where … Read more
The Super Eagles left the shores of Nigeria to Cotonou today by boat They will take on the Benin Republic for a must-win AFCON qualifiers clash It was reported that all arrangements was made by the NFF ( Nigeria Football Federation) headed by Amaju Pinick The Super Eagles of Nigeria take on the Benin Republic … Read more
FC Barcelona had numerous players in action in last night’s international games. Ronald Koeman is expected to be keeping close eye on his players in other to explore more of their skills when the league continues next month. As gathered by EKO HOT BLOG , here are the Barcelona stars that were in action last night; … Read more
The European World Cup qualifiers continue as over ten matches were played today. Yesterday’s matches saw the likes of ……… Spain 1 – 1 Greece: The Greeks dig deep to snatch a vital one point against former world champion, Spain in a cagey encounter yesternight. Alvaro Morata’s 33rd minute goal was not enough for Spain as … Read more
According to fans, the Manchester United team has a squad capable of winning trophies It is expected of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to capitalize on this and win a trophy for the club. Manchester United’s Boss, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has come under heavy criticism in this past weeks and this was heightened by his side’s elimination … Read more
The Super Eagles will secure their ticket to the next Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon next year if they win one of their two remaining qualifying matches. Nigeria top Group L with eight points from four matches They face Benin Republic on Saturday in Porto Novo and Lesotho on Tuesday in Lagos The Super … Read more
Matches went down in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Qualification yesterday as teams played their Matchday five fixtures, EKO HOT BLOG gathered. (1) Guinea won Mali 1-0 as they topped the Group A table, initially Mali was at the top of the group but after Guinea won them in yesterday’s fixture they dropped to second place. Seydouba Soumah … Read more