Lionel Messi will miss Argentina’s upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Colombia due to injury, with Paulo Dybala being recalled to coach Lionel Scaloni’s squad on Monday. Messi has been sidelined for club side Inter Miami since sustaining an ankle injury during Argentina’s 1-0 victory over Colombia in the Copa America final. Roma … Read more
Etim Esin criticizes the Super Eagles’ overdependence on Victor Osimhen for scoring, urging a more varied attacking strategy. Eko Hot Blog reports that Former Nigerian international Etim Esin has voiced concerns over the Super Eagles’ dependence on Napoli striker Victor Osimhen for scoring, urging the team to adopt a more diversified attacking strategy. Editor’s Pick … Read more
Victor Osimhen seeks a Premier League move, with Arsenal and Chelsea leading the race, amidst reluctance for PSG or Saudi Arabia options. Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen, who is set to leave Napoli this summer, would prefer to join one of his Premier League suitors over moving to PSG. The 25-year-old … Read more
NFF President Ibrahim Gusau believes in the Super Eagles’ World Cup qualification despite poor recent results and promises improvements forthcoming matches. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Ibrahim Gusau of the Nigeria Football Federation remains confident that the Super Eagles will secure a spot in the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico, … Read more
Victor Osimhen will miss Friday’s Serie A match against Fiorentina due to a muscular issue. With Osimhen’s injury concern, his availability for World Cup qualitifiers remain uncertain. Despite Chelsea’s interest, Osimhen’s £113 million release clause presents a significant hurdle. Eko Hot Blog reports that Victor Osimhen will be absent from Friday’s Serie A match against … Read more
Amaju Pinnick supports Finidi George’s autonomy in choosing his assistant coaches for the Super Eagles. Pinnick highlighted the importance of Finidi’s freedom in staffing decisions. Finidi is expected to lead the Super Eagles in the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers in June. Eko Hot Blog reports that Former president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), … Read more