French football legend Thierry Henry has officially stepped down as the manager of the France Under-21 team. Henry, who was appointed in August 2023 after serving as the assistant manager for the Belgian national team, was initially expected to remain in the role until 2025. However, he decided to resign after guiding France’s Olympic football … Read more
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have reportedly decided to abandon their pursuit of Napoli striker Victor Osimhen this summer. According to French publication *L’Equipe*, PSG shifted their focus after securing the signing of Desire Doue from Rennes. With Goncalo Ramos currently sidelined due to injury, PSG manager Luis Enrique is expected to rely on Randal Kolo Muani … Read more
Erling Haaland celebrated his 100th appearance for Manchester City by scoring his 91st goal, and Mateo Kovacic added a second on his return to Stamford Bridge, as Pep Guardiola’s side began their quest for a record fifth consecutive English top-flight title with a 2-0 victory over Chelsea. Despite being without Euro 2024 finalists Rodri, Kyle … Read more
At UFC 305, South African fighter Dricus Du Plessis successfully defended his middleweight title by defeating Nigerian-born Israel Adesanya via submission in the fourth round. This highly anticipated grudge match, driven by pre-fight tensions related to race and identity, saw Du Plessis secure victory with a rear-naked choke. EDITOR’S PICKS Focus on Hard Work, Not … Read more
Former Manchester United defender Phil Jones has officially announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 32 and expressed his ambitions to pursue a career in coaching. Jones, who last played for Manchester United in a 3-0 win over Brentford 12 months ago, has struggled with fitness issues since the 2022-2023 season, leading … Read more
Arsenal and Brighton kicked off their 2024-2025 Premier League campaigns with impressive victories on August 17. Arsenal began their season with a commanding 2-0 win over Wolves at the Emirates Stadium. The Gunners dominated the match from the start, with Kai Havertz opening the scoring with a well-placed header from Bukayo Saka’s cross. Saka, the … Read more
Lesley Ugochukwu, the Nigerian-born French midfielder, has secured a season-long loan move from Chelsea to fellow Premier League club Southampton. Chelsea confirmed the loan in an official statement released ahead of their Premier League opener against Manchester City, emphasizing their commitment to monitoring and supporting Ugochukwu’s development during his time with Southampton. EDITOR’S PICKS Focus … Read more
Joshua Zirkzee became an instant hero for Manchester United, scoring a late winner on his debut to secure a 1-0 victory over Fulham in the Premier League opener at Old Trafford. Zirkzee, who joined from Bologna for £36.5 million last month, entered the match for the final 30 minutes, lacking full match fitness. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Erik ten Hag has admitted that Manchester United are not fully prepared for their Premier League opener against Fulham on Friday night. Ten Hag confirmed that recent signings Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui will be included in the squad for Fulham’s visit to Old Trafford, but Joshua Zirkzee and teenage defender Leny Yoro will … Read more
Former Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino is set to become the new head coach of the US Men’s National Team (USMNT), according to multiple reports. This decision follows the dismissal of former coach Gregg Berhalter after the USMNT’s disappointing group-stage exit in the recent Copa América. Football journalist Fabrizio Romano confirmed the news … Read more
Real Madrid’s new signing, Kylian Mbappe, marked his debut with a goal, helping the Spanish giants secure their first European club title of the season. Earlier today, Real Madrid faced Italian side Atalanta at the Stadion Narodowy in Warsaw, Poland, competing for the 2024 UEFA Super Cup. EDITOR’S PICKS Focus on Hard Work, Not Just … Read more
Conor Gallagher is set to resume training at Chelsea’s Cobham facility on Wednesday after returning to London from a trip to Atletico Madrid, where his potential transfer remains uncertain. The 24-year-old England international was in Madrid for five days, staying in a hotel and visiting Atletico Madrid’s Metropolitano Stadium as part of a planned £33 … Read more
Chelsea’s 22-year-old attacking midfielder Cole Palmer has signed a new contract with the club, extending his stay at Stamford Bridge until 2033. The nine-year deal, which includes improved terms, follows Palmer’s exceptional debut season in west London. EDITOR’S PICKS Focus on Hard Work, Not Just Prosperity – Osinbajo Tells Nigerian Churches Olympics Best Basketball Coach: … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has praised D’Tigress coach, Rena Wakama, for being named the best coach in women’s basketball at the Paris 2024 Olympics. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Tinubu described the recognition as a testament to Wakama’s exceptional leadership and unwavering commitment to excellence. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘Demonstration Continues’ – Lagos Protest Organizers Declares ‘FG’s Policies Major … Read more
The United States narrowly emerged as the top nation at the XXXIII Olympic Games in Paris, clinching the overall victory by securing 40 gold medals. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the final standings were determined after the last event concluded on Sunday, with the U.S. edging out China by winning a higher number of silver medals, … Read more
Napoli’s sporting director, Cristiano Manna has confirmed that star striker Victor Osimhen has requested to leave the club amid the ongoing transfer saga surrounding the Nigerian forward. Osimhen, the 25-year-old African Footballer of the Year, has been at the center of intense speculation in recent weeks. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘Demonstration Continues’ – Lagos Protest Organizers Declares … Read more
Manchester City emerged victorious over Manchester United in the 2024 Community Shield after a thrilling contest at Wembley Stadium, securing the trophy 7-6 on penalties. The match served as the traditional curtain-raiser for the new season, with both sides opting to field familiar faces in their starting lineups, leaving new signings on the bench. … Read more
The Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Enoh, has expressed his disappointment with Team Nigeria’s performance in the ongoing 2024 Olympics in Paris, describing it as “disappointing.” In a statement shared on X on Saturday, Enoh noted that the failure to secure any medals was indicative of deeper issues that require immediate attention. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Former Chelsea midfielder John Mikel Obi has shared the ‘severe punishment’ he faced after arriving late for a crucial Champions League match against Barcelona early in his Stamford Bridge career. Mikel recounted the incident during a recent visit to Cobham Arena, Chelsea’s training ground, as part of The Obi One Podcast. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘Demonstration Continues’ … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ukrainian heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk has expressed interest in a potential third showdown with Anthony Joshua. Usyk, who currently holds the WBA ‘super’, WBC, and WBO heavyweight titles, is set to defend his belts against Tyson Fury on December 21 in Saudi Arabia. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘Demonstration Continues’ – Lagos Protest Organizers Declares … Read more