Manchester United have officially announced that academy star Maxi Oyedele has completed a permanent transfer to Legia Warsaw. Earlier this week, reports from The Peoples Person indicated that Oyedele was in discussions with the Polish club. Fabrizio Romano later confirmed that an agreement had been reached between United and Legia Warsaw regarding Oyedele’s move. EDITOR’S … Read more
Kwara United unveiled 17 new players in Ilorin on Thursday ahead of the 2024/25 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season. These new additions will join 18 returning players as part of the squad for the upcoming season. Among the new signings are Ifeanyi Ogba, a former Rangers International forward; Oyeleso Suraj, an experienced NPFL goalkeeper … Read more
AC Milan midfielder Youssouf Fofana revealed that his decision to join the club was inspired by the legendary trio of Clarence Seedorf, Gennaro Gattuso, and Andrea Pirlo. The French international joined AC Milan last week from AS Monaco. In an interview with the club’s website, Fofana expressed his eagerness to get started. EDITOR’S PICKS #Endbadgovernance: … Read more
Nigeria forward Anayo Iwuala was on target for Al Arabi in their 2-1 victory over Al Qadsia in the Kuwaiti top-flight on Wednesday. Iwuala has now found the net in each of his last three league appearances for Al Arabi. EDITOR’S PICKS #Endbadgovernance: Organizers Plan Another Protests In October Abia Reps Member Defends Kalu Over … Read more
Nottingham Forest are close to signing Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah after the player agreed to personal terms, according to tribuna.com. Arsenal initially rejected Forest’s £25 million bid, including add-ons, as they seek a higher fee in the range of £30-35 million. EDITOR’S PICKS Focus on Hard Work, Not Just Prosperity – Osinbajo Tells Nigerian Churches … Read more
Football legend Cristiano Ronaldo has taken a new step off the pitch by launching his official YouTube channel, quickly amassing a massive following. Ronaldo, renowned for his record-breaking achievements, is now expanding his influence into the digital space. In his first post on the channel, Ronaldo shared his excitement with fans, saying, “The wait is … Read more
Germany and Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has announced his retirement from international football. Neuer made his international debut in 2009 and participated in eight major tournaments. Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen is the frontrunner to become the new first-choice goalkeeper for Die Mannschaft. EDITOR’S PICKS Focus on Hard Work, Not Just Prosperity – Osinbajo … Read more
Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface has been suspended for one match and fined 25,000 euros following an offensive gesture during the German Super Cup clash against VfB Stuttgart. As a result, Boniface will miss a German Cup match but will be available for Bayer Leverkusen’s opening Bundesliga game of the new season on Friday against … Read more
Chelsea have signed Portuguese forward João Félix from Atlético Madrid for around £45 million, with English midfielder Conor Gallagher moving to the Spanish club for approximately £33 million. Félix, 24, has signed a seven-year contract, marking his return to Stamford Bridge after scoring four goals in 20 appearances during a loan spell in 2023. EDITOR’S … Read more
Super Eagles striker Cyriel Dessers turned down a transfer offer from Major League Soccer club Atlanta United to stay with Rangers. Dessers, who has been on the move frequently in recent years, joined Rangers last year after playing for eight different clubs across three countries. This summer, the 29-year-old striker was linked with potential moves … Read more
Phil Foden, born on May 28, 2000, in Stockport, England, has emerged as one of the most exciting talents in world football. From his early days in the youth ranks to becoming a pivotal figure for Manchester City and England, Foden’s journey is nothing short of remarkable. Foden began his football career with Stockport County’s … Read more
Chelsea’s new coach, Enzo Maresca, has once again omitted Raheem Sterling from the squad ahead of their Europa Conference League play-off first leg against Servette. This marks the second consecutive time Sterling has been left out despite being fully fit. EDITOR’S PICKS Focus on Hard Work, Not Just Prosperity – Osinbajo Tells Nigerian Churches Olympics … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden has been named the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) Men’s Player of the Year for 2024, an honor announced yesterday, August 20, 2024. In addition to Foden’s triumph in the major men’s category, Chelsea winger Cole Palmer was awarded the PFA Young Player of the Year. EDITOR’S … Read more
The 2023/24 Premier League season has been a showcase of exceptional talent, and the PFA Premier League Team of the Year honors the finest performers. This year’s lineup highlights a perfect balance of defensive strength, midfield creativity, and attacking brilliance. The announcement was made on Tuesday through a series of posts on the Professional Footballers’ … Read more
Phil Foden and Bunny Shaw of Manchester City have been crowned the PFA Men’s and Women’s Players of the Year, respectively, during the PFA Awards on Tuesday night. Foden, 24, was a key player in Manchester City’s fourth consecutive Premier League title win, contributing 19 goals and eight assists over the season. EDITOR’S PICKS Focus … Read more
Serie A club Udinese has announced that Maduka Okoye has signed a contract extension with the team. Okoye had been linked with potential moves to Inter Milan and Torino this summer. The new contract puts an end to speculation about his future, EKO HOT BLOG reports. EDITOR’S PICKS Focus on Hard Work, Not Just Prosperity … Read more
West Ham have successfully reached an agreement to acquire the highly-rated Paris FC midfielder, Mohamadou Kante, in a strategic buy-to-loan deal. The 18-year-old is set to undergo a medical at West Ham on Tuesday after agreeing to a five-year contract with the Premier League club. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Kante won’t feature for the Irons … Read more
Atletico Madrid has agreed to transfer their attacking midfielder, Joao Felix, with the player expected to arrive in London this week for his medical examination. According to football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Felix is on the verge of signing a contract with Chelsea that will keep him at Stamford Bridge until June 30, 2030. EDITOR’S … Read more
In response to their 2-0 defeat to Manchester City, Chelsea has swiftly moved to secure the permanent signing of Portuguese forward Joao Felix from Atletico Madrid. According to The Athletic, the 24-year-old has agreed to personal terms on a six-year contract with Chelsea, with an option for an additional 12 months. EKO HOT BLOG gathered … Read more
Arsenal have reached a verbal agreement to sign Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia, according to football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. Romano shared the news in a tweet on X last night, noting that the 23-year-old Spaniard is a top priority for Arsenal to replace Aaron Ramsdale, should the England keeper depart the club this summer EKO … Read more