Eko Hot Blog reports that a Ghanaian YouTube personality and content creator, Bernard Kwadwo Amoafo, also known as Kwadwo Sheldon, has insisted they cannot allow Nigeria’s Super Eagles to win the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. According to Sheldon, if Nigeria wins the AFCON trophy, Ghanaians are ‘dead’. Editor’s Picks Financial Stability: CBN Introduces Fresh … Read more
we Eko Hot Blog reports in a thrilling showdown at the Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium in Abidjan, the Super Eagles of Nigeria secured a remarkable 1-0 victory over Angola, propelling them into the semi-finals of the 2023 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup. EDITOR’S PICK: Kano Hisbah Arrests 52 Keke Riders Over Alleged Immoral Haircuts And Unlawful Activities … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigeria’s super eagles have qualified for the semi final of the ongoing African Cup of Nations following a 1-0 victory over Angola. Adeola Lookman’s first half strike was all the eagles needed to book the first semi final ticket as the defense team led by captain William Trost-Ekong put up … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports in a remarkable display of support and solidarity, Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the February 25 election, was sighted in the stadium during the ongoing African Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarterfinal clash between the Nigerian national football team, Super Eagles, and Angola. EDITOR’S PICK: Kano Hisbah … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the results of the drug tests conducted on three Super Eagles players at the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) have turned out negative. The squad members that were tested are striker Victor Osimhen, forward Ademola Lookman and captain William Troost-Ekong. EDITOR’S PICKS Trailer Driver Falls Off Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Bridge … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the round of 16 stage of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is officially over and the attention of the world is now on how the quarter-finals stage will end. Note that the quarter-finals of the 2023 AFCON will run from February 2, 2024, to February 3, 2024, which means … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the hosts of the 2023 AFCON, Ivory Coast, have knocked out the reigning champions of the tournament, Senegal via a penalty shootout. After recording an abysmal run in the group stage of the 2023 AFCON in which they recorded two defeats and one win, Ivory Coast who qualified for the round … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Algeria are the latest heavyweights to be knocked out of the 2023 African Cup of Nations as the so called minnows in the competition continue to spring surprises. Algeria were condemned to beat lowly-rated Mauritania today, January 23, to stand a chance of qualifying for the next round of the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Super Eagles of Nigeria will face the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon in the 2023 AFCON round of 16 on January 27, 2024. Initially, it was looking like the Super Eagles of Nigeria would face Guinea in the round of 16 as they were sitting second in Group C before their … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria’s Super Eagles Coach, Jose Peseiro, on Monday night expressed optimism that his players were reserving their goals for the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) Round of 16. This online media platform gathered that Nigeria secured a narrow victory against Guinea-Bissau in their last Group State clash on Monday … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the governor of Edo state, Godwin Obaseki has hailed the Super Eagles of Nigeria for scaling through to the next round of the 2023 AFCON. The Super Eagles needed a win or a draw to guarantee themselves a place in the round of 16 after recording a 1-1 draw with Equatorial … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that For the first time in the history of African football, the Super Eagles of Nigeria have recorded their first-ever win on the soil of the Elephants of Ivory Coast. The Super Eagles of Nigeria went into the game with the pressure of sitting as low as third place in Group A … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro insists he will stick to his previous game plan as his side battle hosts Ivory Coast in their second Group A game of the 2023 AFCON on Thursday (today) at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium, Abidjan. Today’s meeting will be the ninth between the Super Eagles … Read more
Patrick Doyle says Yemi Alade deserves a national honour. He applauded her performance at the ongoing 2023 AFCON. He further praised Yemi through a series of posts on IG as Nigeria’s most cultural ambassador. Eko Hot Blog reports that veteran Nollywood actor, Patrick Doyle expressed his belief in a recent statement that the renowned Nigerian singer, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigeria struggled to secure a win, settling for a 1-1 draw against underdog Equatorial Guinea in their AFCON 2023 opening match. Initiating the game with vigour, Nigeria adopted a 4-3-3 formation, positioning Osimhen as the solitary forward and having Lookman energetically manoeuvring around the Napoli player. EDITOR’S PICKS AFCON: Seko Fofana … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Seko Fofana who plays for Saudi Pro League club, Al Nassr, scored the opening goal of the 2023 African Cup Of Nations (AFCON) for the hosts country, Ivory Coast against Guinea-Bissau on January 13, 2024. The 28-year-old Seko Fofana scored the goal in the 4th minute of the Group A encounter … 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 the Super Eagles of Nigeria finally touched down in Lagos late on Tuesday, January 9, after spending a week in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates. Recall that the Super Eagles opened their 2023 African Cup of Nations campaign in Abu Dhabi on January 2 and played two warmup matches ahead … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu will be the chief host of a special dinner organized by the Lagos State Government for the Super Eagles on Tuesday night, hours before the three-time champions are set to depart for Cote d’Ivoire to participate in the 34th Africa Cup of Nations finals starting this weekend. EDITOR’S … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the minister for Sports Development, John Owan-Enoh said that President Bola Tinubu in a clear commitment to sports development has approved the backlog of outstanding payments that are due for the national teams and coaches of various sports, totalling about twelve billion naira (N12b) The minister disclosed this on Saturday, January … Read more