Eko Hot Blog reports that Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali is reportedly set to start against Angola on Friday after being passed fit for the AFCON quarter-finals clash. The Chippa United goalkeeper on Thursday joined and completed training session with his other teammates with concerns still roving around his fitness for the tie. Editor’s Picks … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the round of 16 stage of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is officially over and the attention of the world is now on how the quarter-finals stage will end. Note that the quarter-finals of the 2023 AFCON will run from February 2, 2024, to February 3, 2024, which means … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Bafana Bafana of South Africa recorded the biggest shocker in the 2023 AFCON as they defeated the best-rated national team in Africa, Morocco 2-0 to book quarter final ticket. Unlike South Africa who came into the 2023 AFCON as one of the underdogs, Morocco were seen as the favourites … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the hosts of the 2023 AFCON, Ivory Coast, have knocked out the reigning champions of the tournament, Senegal via a penalty shootout. After recording an abysmal run in the group stage of the 2023 AFCON in which they recorded two defeats and one win, Ivory Coast who qualified for the round … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu expressed his utmost appreciation for the Super Eagles’ remarkable 2-0 triumph against Cameroon. EDITOR’S PICK: Kano Hisbah Arrests 52 Keke Riders Over Alleged Immoral Haircuts And Unlawful Activities Femi Otedola Expresses Joy As He Makes Forbes’ Africa Billionaires List After Seven Years Naval Chief Faces Allegations Of N8 … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports the Super Eagles of Nigeria are set to face Angola in the quarterfinals of the ongoing African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d’Ivoire. The decisive match is scheduled to take place at the Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium, Abidjan, on Friday, February 2, 2024, at 6 pm. Nigeria secured their spot in … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigerian Super Eagles have advanced to the quarter final of the ongoing African Cup of Nations after a 2-0 victory over Cameroon on Saturday. Atlanta talisman, Ademola Lookman bagged a brace to send Nigeria’s West African neighbor Cameroon out of the Continental showpiece. The super eagles will now lock horns … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Saturday in France, received a Nigeria Football token. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, made this known in a statement on Saturday. Editor’s Picks BREAKING: Usman Ododo Sworn In As Governor Of Kogi State Gunmen Abduct Oyo Park Management … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that German professional football manager, Jurgen Klopp, has announced he is leaving Liverpool at the end of the season. Recall that Klopp joined Liverpool in 2015 and has since helped the Reds win the Champions League, Premier League and other big trophies. However, after nine years of memorable experiences at Anfield, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports ivory Coast’s attempt to appoint Herve Renard as the coach for the remainder of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has been unsuccessful, as the French Football Federation (FFF) declined to release him. Renard, currently coaching the France women’s team, could not be loaned to Ivory Coast for the tournament. The … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports Morocco secured a 1-0 victory over Zambia in the Africa Cup of Nations Group F match, with Hakim Ziyech scoring the decisive goal, ensuring their place as group winners. The result had significant implications for hosts Ivory Coast, allowing them to advance to the last 16 despite a previous 4-0 defeat … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that, it was a jubilant night for the hosts of the 2023 AFCON, Ivory Coast as they finally confirmed their place in the next round of the tournament after waiting for two days. Ivory Coast, like Ghana, Algeria, Tunisia, and other former winners of the tournament who have crashed out of … Read more
The Super Eagles are in the knockout stages. Their qualification came after a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Guinea-Bissau. Nigeria won despite being wasteful in front of goal. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Super Eagles of Nigeria have beaten Guinea-Bissau 1-0 in their third match of the Group Stage to reach the round of 16 … Read more
Sanwo-Olu shared the ongoing transformation video of the Teslim Balogun stadium. He emphasized that the renovation is geared towards creating a world-class sporting arena. The governor extended best wishes to the Super Eagles participating in the African Nations Cup. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has taken to social media … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that For the first time in the history of African football, the Super Eagles of Nigeria have recorded their first-ever win on the soil of the Elephants of Ivory Coast. The Super Eagles of Nigeria went into the game with the pressure of sitting as low as third place in Group A … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that in a resounding tribute to the pivotal role of diaspora engagement in sports development, Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), hosted two illustrious basketball icons, Lisa Leslie and Chiney Ogwumike, at a distinguished event in Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS Buhari Doesn’t Interfere In My Govt – … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro insists he will stick to his previous game plan as his side battle hosts Ivory Coast in their second Group A game of the 2023 AFCON on Thursday (today) at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium, Abidjan. Today’s meeting will be the ninth between the Super Eagles … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Chairman/CEO of theNigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon Abike Dabiri- Erewa, has hosted the duo of the Naismith Basketball Memorial Hall of Famer Lisa Leslie and two-time WNBA All-Star Chiney Ogwumike in Abuja, Nigeria. According to a statement issued by Gabriel Ordu, the commission’s spokesperson, she met the duo … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Argentina and Inter Miami star Lionel Messi has been named FIFA The Best Men’s Player for 2023, following a ceremony held by the world football-governing body in London on Monday. The 36 year-old who won the FIFA World Cup in Qatar in December 2022, helped his new team Inter Miami … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Manchester City’s midfielder, Kevin De Bruyne’s exceptional performance in their premier league game against Newcastle United has earned them a complete three points. EDITOR’S PICKS Bye-Election: Ani Emerges APC Candidate To Fill Umahi’s Senate Seat Bayelsa Government Investigates ‘Marriage’ Between 4-Year-Old And 54-Year-Old Man Gunmen Abduct Ex-Imo Traditional Council Chair … Read more