Queiroz Speaks On Egypt Being A One-Man Salah Show At AFCON EKO HOT BLOG reports that Egypt coach Carlos Queiroz has dismissed claims his team is a one-man show after they beat Morocco 2-1 to reach the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cameroon on Sunday. The Pharaohs were forced to come … Read more
AFCON: Mbappe Picks African Player As Best Right-Back In The World EKO HOT BLOG reports that PSG star, Kylian Mbappe, has named his club teammate, Achraf Hakimi as “the best right-back in the world” following his stunning freekick that ensured ‘the Atlas Lions’ progressed to the round-of-16 of the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) … Read more
Nigeria Vs Guinea Bissau: Ekweremadu Speaks On Upsets In AFCON 2022 EKO HOT BLOG reports that as the Super Eagles of Nigeria slug it out with Guinea Bissau on Wednesday evening, a former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu has warned them not to be complacent, as “the upsets recorded in Cameroon so … Read more
AFCON: Former Super Eagles Striker Gives Honest Assessment Of Team EKO HOT BLOG reports that former Nigeria striker, Victor Ezeji says although his compatriots, against Sudan, were not as fantastic as they were in their opening match versus Egypt, “overall, it was a decent performance”. The Super Eagles secured a second-round berth in the ongoing … Read more
AFCON 2022: See Super Eagles Star That Fell Ill Ahead Of Sudan Clash EKO HOT BLOG reports that Super Eagles defender, Chidozie Awaziem, has fallen ill ahead of Nigeria’s second group stage Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) match against Sudan this weekend. The Alanyaspor of Turkey player did not train with the rest of his … Read more
Nigeria enjoyed a positive start to their AFCON 2022 campaign EKO HOT BLOG reports that former Nigerian goalkeeper, Carl Ikeme feels it will be tough for the West Africans to challenge for a fourth Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title. Nigeria impressed on Tuesday, defeating one of the tournament favourites, Egypt, in Garoua. Yet, Ikeme … Read more
Super Eagles won their opening match of AFCON 2022 1-0 EKO HOT BLOG reports that Super Eagles interim coach, Augustine Eguavoen says his Nigerian side believed they could win, hence, they weren’t surprised by what they achieved against Egypt on Tuesday. Nigeria defeated Egypt in their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) opener on Tuesday, with … Read more
Egypt wants to win all their matches at AFCON 2022, starting with Nigeria today EKO HOT BLOG reports that the head coach of Egypt national team, Carlos Queiroz, says they are prepared to play seven games at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2022, and hopefully win all of them. The match between Egypt and … Read more
Nigeria Vs Egypt on Tuesday at AFCON 2022 EKO HOT BLOG reports that Egypt captain, Mohamed Salah has acknowledged the “great pressure” from fans back home for the North African giants to win the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2022. Egypt face Nigeria in Group D of the AFCON 2022 tournament on Tuesday evening at … Read more
Ghana matched Morocco in the AFCON 2022 match, but they still could not avert a loss EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ghana national team captain, Andre Dede Ayew has vowed his team will defeat Gabon in their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2022 second fixture on Friday. Ghana lost their opening match narrowly, to Morocco … Read more
Fight breaks out in Eagles Camp in Cameroon EKO HOT BLOG reports that a video currently circulating online shows scenes where a fight recently broke out in the Super Eagles camp in Cameroon. The fight, which cause is unknown, is between Kelechi Ihenacho and his Super Eagles teammate, Henry Onyekuru. Instablog9ja reports. In the video, … Read more
Eto’o glad AFCON 2022 has commenced EKO HOT BLOG reports that President of the Cameroonian Football Federation, Samuel Eto’o Fils, has vowed that “African football will shine like never before”. Eto’o’s pronouncement is coming as the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2022 gets underway in his country. Hosts Cameroon came from behind to defeat Burkina … Read more
AFCON 2022: Stars set to light up the pitch AS the African Cup of Nations is set to begin on Sunday, EKO HOT BLOG takes a look at a long list of some talented and experienced African stars, tipped to light up the tournament. From Gabon to Nigeria, to Egypt, African football fans are set … Read more
EKOHOTBLOG, 18TH NOVEMBER, 2020 Five countries have so far qualified for the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) following the conclusion of matchday four fixtures on Tuesday. The countries are Cameroon, Senegal, Algeria, Mali and Tunisia. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) disclosed this in a post via its Twitter handle on Wednesday. Tunisia booked a … Read more