Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has awarded members super eagles a Member of the Order of the Niger (MON) national honour in recognition of the team’s outstanding performance at the recently ended AFCON 2023 competition in Ivory Coast. Additionally, each of players and technical crew received a flat and a plot of … 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 Ministry of Health, under the Lagos State Government, has issued a set of health guidelines to the citizens of Nigeria and football enthusiasts in preparation for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final match between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the host country, Cote d’Ivoire. Nigeria and … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Super Eagle’s head coach Jose Peseiro has confessed his admiration for Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa ahead of the team’s clash with Cote d’Ivoire. The Super Eagles will trade tackles with hosts Cote d’Ivoire on Sunday in the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Just like in Nigeria’s … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Nigeria’s President, is set to attend the final match of the 2023 AFCON, according to Patrice Motsepe, President of the Confederation of African Football. Motsepe’s announcement has sparked discussions about Nigeria’s potential bid for the FIFA World Cup. EDITOR’S PICKS [JUST IN] Rerun: APC’s Mustapha Declared Yobe East … 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
Egypt Targets Revenge In World Cup Play-off After AFCON Final Defeat EKO HOT BLOG reports that Egypt are hoping to avenge their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final defeat at the hands of Senegal when the countries meet again in a decisive two-legged World Cup play-off next month. The Pharaohs fell short of winning a … Read more