Eko Hot Blog reports that the Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON 2023 begins today in Ivory Coast. Being one of the most successful nation in the history of AFCON, Nigeria look to add to their trophy list having last won the trophy in 2013. Eko Hot Blog highlights Five key players to look out for … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Multichoice, the parent company of DStv, has announced it would be broadcasting the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament holding in Ivory Coast. The company made the disclosure on Wednesday in a social media post. The announcement was a reversal for Multichoice which had announced last week that it did … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigeria’s national football team, the Super Eagles, have arrived at the Aéroport International Felix Houphouet Boigny d’Abidjan in Cote d’Ivoire ahead of the 2023 African Cup of Nation (AFCON). The Super Eagles stormed the West African country on Wednesday afternoon with all team members stylishly dressed in native attires. The … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) has announced that it will air all live matches of the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament starting this weekend in Cote D’Ivoire. The indigenous national television station revealed on Wednesday morning that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Afro Sports … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Gift Orban has the highest number of goals than any other Nigerian footballer in the major leagues in Europe during the 2023 calendar year. Gift Orban, who signed with Gent in January, made his name in Europe as a prolific striker in the last part of the 2022-2023 season. He … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu and the First Lady, Oluremi, on Thursday, received the reigning CAF Women’s Player of the Year, Asisat Oshoala, on Thursday in Lagos. The Barcelona Femeni forward earlier in the month received her sixth CAF Award, becoming the footballer with the most Player of the Year awards on … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigerian and Bayer Leverkusen forward, Victor Boniface has won his 5th successive Rookie of the Month award as he continues with his prolific form in Germany. The 22-year-old talisman won the award for December after winning it in August, September, October, and November. For coach Xabi Alonso’s squad in December, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Last 16 draw of the biggest club competition in Europe, the UEFA Champions League has been released. Defending champions Manchester City will meet Copenhagen in the UEFA Champions League last 16. Premier League table-toppers Arsenal are set to take on FC Porto. La Liga and Serie A champions will … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Luton Town have confirmed that their captain, Tom Lockyer who suffered a cardiac arrest during a Premier League match against Bournemouth on Saturday, December 17, is in a stable condition. Tom Lockyer is currently responding to treatment at the hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest that resulted in the Luton … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the newly crowned CAF Player of the Year award winner, Victor Osimhen has written an emotional tribute to his late parents. The Napoli talisman had on Monday night defeated Egypt’s Mohamed Salah of Liverpool, and Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi of Paris Saint Germain, to win the CAF award for the first … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigeria has reclaimed its position at the forefront of African football in a triumphant resurgence as Victor Osimhen, Asisat Oshoala, and Chiamaka Nnadozie gracefully scoop prestigious honors at the 2023 CAF Awards. This resounding success not only underscores their individual brilliance but also reaffirms Nigeria’s prowess on the continental football … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Super Eagles of Nigeria captain, Ahmed Musa, has revealed that he would like to return to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) before he retires from football. Musa who is currently contracted to a Turkish side, Sivasspor, stated this during an X space forum on Saturday. It would be recalled … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Former South African Paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius, serving a prison sentence for the murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, might not be released immediately, even if granted parole in an upcoming review. The National Parole Board plans to review his case on Friday, November 24, 2023. However, according to the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Cristiano Ronaldo And Lionel Messi will renew their rivalry once again in their storied careers when Inter Miami play Al Nassr in a friendly game scheduled for February 2024 in Saudi Arabia. According to the Daily Mail, the game is being billed as ‘The Last Dance’. Messi and Ronaldo played … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Ghanaian professional footballer, Raphael Dwamena has reportedly died due to heart issues. The 28-year-old footballer was in action for FK Egnatia against Partizani when he suddenly slumped in the 24th minute of the game. The incident was said to have forced the match to a pause as both sides waited … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the 2023-2024 English Premier League Matchday 12 will kick off with an early game between injuries and suspensions hit Tottenham Hotspur and Wolverhampton wanderers. Tottenham Hotspur finished October with no Premier League defeat and on top of the league table but they started this month with a 4-1 defeat at … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Tottenham Hotspur Manager Ange Postecoglou has confirmed that James Maddison’s ankle injury will prevent him from playing competitive football until January. It would be recalled Gareth Southgate, the England national team coach left out James Maddison from the squad that will execute England’s 2024 European Championship qualifiers in November. Micky … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the father of Liverpool soccer star Luis Díaz, who was kidnapped by a Colombian guerrilla group last month, was released on Thursday and handed over to representatives of the United Nations and the Catholic Church in Valledupar, Colombia, according to Colombia’s Episcopal Conference. Luis Manuel Díaz and his wife, Cilenis … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that former Super Eagles Captain Mikel Obi has revealed that the former owner of Chelsea football club, Roman Abramovich, offered to send people to rescue his dad from kidnappers. Making this revelation during an interview with TalkSport , the Chelsea legend detailed that Chelsea football club were very supportive during the … Read more
Week 18 Pool Fixtures for Sat 4 Nov 2023 – UK 2023/2024 – Pool Agent (UK Football) can be accessed below EKO HOT BLOG reports that the week 18 pool fixtures are for forty-nine (49) football matches for UK football 2022/2023 from the pool agent. Week Number: 18 Season: UK 2022/2023 Match Date: Sat 4 … Read more