Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen, has been tipped to revive Napoli’s disappointing season after his impressive hat-trick in the 6-1 victory against Sassuolo on Wednesday. Editor’s Pick Guber: Otti Brokers Reconciliation Between Akpata, LP Aspirants Reps To Probe CBN, DisCos Over Mass Metering Funds Police Arrests Fake NYSC Member in Nasarawa … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba has been handed a stunning 4-year ban from football after failing a drug test, according to breaking reports. The ban has also been confirmed by renowned football journalist Fabrizio Romano on social media. His post reads “BREAKING: Paul Pogba has been banned from football for four … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the high-profile friendly between the Super Eagles and world champions Argentina will be played at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, United States of America, on Tuesday, March 26. The friendly was earlier scheduled to be held in China but was cancelled following discord between Argentina captain Lionel Messi and Chinese … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Former Barcelona footballer Dani Alves has been found guilty of nightclub sexual assault and sentenced to four years and six months in jail. According to a court in Spain, Dani Alves was on Thursday found guilty of raping a woman in a Barcelona nightclub. The 40-year-old who is one of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Equatorial Guinea FA has suspended their all-time highest goalscorer, Emilio Nsue for misconduct during the 2023 AFCON. Emilio Nsue was Equatorial Guinea’s most prolific goalscorer during the just concluded 2023 AFCON and ended the tournament with the Golden Boot. The 34-year-old CF Intercity forward scored a hat-trick in the country’s … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that former Ajax and Netherlands left-winger, Quincy Promes, has been sentenced to six years imprisonment for drug trafficking. Quincy Promes’ drug trafficking saga became official in May 2023 when he was charged with being a part of a gang that smuggled 1,350 kilograms of cocaine. The said amount of cocaine is … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that former Super Eagles of Nigeria assistant coach, Emmanuel Amuneke has explained that Victor Osimhen struggled at the 2023 AFCON because he was made to be too involved in defensive duties. Victor Osimhen, who scored ten goals during the 2023 AFCON qualifiers, managed to record just one goal throughout the tournament, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigeria’s Super Eagles’ captain, Ahmed Musa, has condemned the cyberbullying of midfielder, Alex Iwobi. Musa came to his teammate’s defence in a statement on X, formerly known as Twitter, on Monday evening. Some fans had singled out Iwobi for criticism following the team’s disappointing defeat to Côte D’Ivoire in the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that in a recent post on the Official Facebook Page of His Excellency, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Executive Governor of Lagos State, he expressed deep sorrow for the Super Eagles’ loss in the just concluded AFCON tournament. EDITOR’S PICK: Kano Hisbah Arrests 52 Keke Riders Over Alleged Immoral Haircuts And Unlawful Activities … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that former Chelsea and Inter Milan manager, Jose Mourinho has backed Super Eagles of Nigeria to lift the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d’Ivoire. Speaking in a chat with FIVE UK in a yet-to-be-released episode, Mourinho revealed that Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro is his best friend in football. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Super Eagles coach, Jose Peseiro has unveiled the starting XI for the much-anticipated final of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) against Cote d’Ivoire. The Portuguese tactician recalled AC Milan. winger, Samuel Chukwueze, to the line-up while Zaidu Sanusi recovered from injury to make the starting XI. Moses Simon and … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Bafana Bafana of South Africa has finished third in the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating DR Congo in the third-place match on Saturday. Recall that the Super Eagles of Nigeria ended South Africa’s dream of winning the 2023 AFCON in the semi-final stage of the tournament … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to lead a presidential team to the final of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Côte d’Ivoire. The president’s directive is contained in a statement issued by Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media & Communications (Office … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that some South African football fans have threatened Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, not to return to his club following his heroics against the country as the Nigerian team progressed to the AFCON 2023 final at the expense of the Bafana Bafana team. It was gathered that some South Africans are … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Elephants of Ivory Coast have Knocked out DR Congo from the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after an intense 90 minutes of football. Ivory Coast who played in front of a packed Olympic Stadium of Ebimpé in Abidjan on Wednesday night, February 7, struggled to create good chances in … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the super eagles of Nigeria have advanced to the final of the ongoing African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory Coast. The Eagles record this feet via a 4-1 penalty shootout victory against the Bafana Bafana team after a 1-1 draw after extra time. William Trost-Ekong had put the Eagles … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Super Eagles of Nigeria have confirmed that Victor Osimhen has been declared fit to play the 2023 AFCON semi-final clash against South Africa on Wednesday, January 7. Victor Osimhen was a big doubt for the game when the Super Eagles team flew from Abidjan to Bouaké, Ivory Coast’s second biggest … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that there are concerns about the availability of striker, Victor Osimhen for the Super Eagles’ Africa Cup of Nations semi-final clash against South Africa. According to a statement by the team on Monday, the Napoli striker is suffering from abdominal discomfort and has not traveled with the team to Bouaké, the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a Ghanaian YouTube personality and content creator, Bernard Kwadwo Amoafo, also known as Kwadwo Sheldon, has insisted they cannot allow Nigeria’s Super Eagles to win the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. According to Sheldon, if Nigeria wins the AFCON trophy, Ghanaians are ‘dead’. Editor’s Picks Financial Stability: CBN Introduces Fresh … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the February 25 election, Peter Obi, has conveyed his assurance of support and prayers to the Nigerian Super Eagles as they compete in the ongoing African Cup of Nations tournament. EDITOR’S PICK: Kano Hisbah Arrests 52 Keke Riders Over Alleged Immoral Haircuts … Read more