Eko Hot Blog reports that Equatorial Guinea FA has suspended their all-time highest goalscorer, Emilio Nsue for misconduct during the 2023 AFCON. Emilio Nsue was Equatorial Guinea’s most prolific goalscorer during the just concluded 2023 AFCON and ended the tournament with the Golden Boot. The 34-year-old CF Intercity forward scored a hat-trick in the country’s … Read more
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 the Super Eagles of Nigeria have arrived in Abuja in a chartered flight from Abidjan, Ivory Coast’s capital city, more than 24 hours after the 2023 AFCON final. Recall that the Super Eagles had a good run in the 2023 AFCON in which they recorded five wins, one draw, and a … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigeria’s Super Eagles’ captain, Ahmed Musa, has condemned the cyberbullying of midfielder, Alex Iwobi. Musa came to his teammate’s defence in a statement on X, formerly known as Twitter, on Monday evening. Some fans had singled out Iwobi for criticism following the team’s disappointing defeat to Côte D’Ivoire in the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Elephant of Cote d’Ivoire defeated the Super Eagles of Nigeria 2-1 on Sunday to win the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament they hosted. The Ivorians were by far the better side as the Eagles played negative football and were made to pay for their lackluster performance. EDITOR’S PICKS … 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 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 President Bola Tinubu has directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to lead a presidential team to the final of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Côte d’Ivoire. The president’s directive is contained in a statement issued by Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media & Communications (Office … 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 Super Eagles of Nigeria, on Thursday, mourned its fans who died during the semi-finals of the ongoing African Cup of Nations. No less than five persons had died while watching the match between Super Eagles and Bafana Bafana of South Africa on Wednesday. EDITOR’S PICKS [JUST IN] Rerun: APC’s Mustapha Declared … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a member of the National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) serving in Adamawa State died during the penalty shootouts of the match between Nigeria and South Africa of Wednesday evening. It was gathered Thursday morning that the youth corper, identified only as Samuel from Kaduna State, died just before the last … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former member of the House of Representatives who represented the Ika Federal Constituency of Delta State, Dr Cairo Ojougboh, is dead. The politician was said to have passed away on Wednesday evening while watching the AFCON semifinals match between Nigeria and South Africa. EDITOR’S PICKS [JUST IN] Rerun: APC’s Mustapha … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Govt has promised to reward the Super Eagles for their commitment and dedication in reaching the final of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast. The Nigerian team was made to work hard in the semi-final match against the Bafana Bafana of South Africa on Wednesday, eventually … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Super Eagles for reaching the final of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast following a 4-2 penalty win over South Africa on Wednesday. In a pulsating encounter at the Stade de la Paix, Bouke, William Troost-Ekong put Nigeria in the lead from … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s led government of Lagos State has set up football viewing centres to provide an immersive experience for the residents amid anxieties in the semi-final stage of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d’Ivoire. The Super Eagles of Nigeria and Bafana Bafana of South Africa will … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Super Eagles of Nigeria have confirmed that Victor Osimhen has been declared fit to play the 2023 AFCON semi-final clash against South Africa on Wednesday, January 7. Victor Osimhen was a big doubt for the game when the Super Eagles team flew from Abidjan to Bouaké, Ivory Coast’s second biggest … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports following the Super Eagles’ advancement to the semi-finals of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast, the team has secured a prize money of $2.5 million (equivalent to N3 billion). Nigeria clinched a spot in the semi-finals of the 34th edition of the AFCON after a 1-0 victory against Angola … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that it is going to be the Super Eagles of Nigeria vs Bafana Bafana of South Africa in one of the two semi-finals at the 2023 AFCON in Ivory Coast. South Africa battled with a resilient Cape Verdean side for 120 minutes in the quarter-finals of the 2023 AFCON without conceding nor … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Football Federation has attributed the Super Eagles’ AFCON quarter-final win to President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. It promised that the team would win the trophy for the President. EDITOR’S PICKS Trailer Driver Falls Off Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Bridge In Lone Accident Tinubu Deploys 140 Officials To Monitor Performance Of … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the 2023 AFCON journey is over for Guinea as they couldn’t handle a spirited DR Congo in the quarter-final round of the tournament. Following the four-goal thriller, DR Congo became the second side to qualify for the 2023 AFCON semi-finals after the Super Eagles of Nigeria. EDITOR’S PICKS Trailer Driver Falls … Read more