EKO HOT BLOG reports that Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, on Thursday, received the trophy of the Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON. This is coming ahead of the opening of the tournament in the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire in 2024. Recall that the trophy, arriving from Morocco, touched down in Lagos on Thursday. EDITOR’S … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has assured the Confederation of African Football (CAF) of its preparedness to provide good sporting facilities and the enabling environment to boost the interest of Nigeria in co-hosting the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with the Republic of Benin. The Lagos Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri … Read more
The CAF football body have officially confirmed the start dates for the 2023 AFCON that’s set to take place in Ivory Coast. It is a 4 week event that starts January 13, 2024 and ends February 11, 2024. As it is with the recent AFCON, it cuts through 24 teams who will be selected from … Read more
The National Stadium in Surulere, Lagos, is wearing a new look after the football pitch underwent rehabilitation with re-grassing of the main pitch, replacement of the scoreboard, and vandalised cables to ensure the facility is well-lighted at night. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, in a statement … Read more
CAF Announces New Date For 2023 AFCON. Caf President Patrice Motsepe disclosed the new dates at the CAF Executive Committee in Rabat, Morocco on Sunday. EDITOR’S PICK Erik Ten Stung By De Jong Update As Barca Chief Confirms Star ‘Not For Sale’ Confirmed: Man Utd Reach €17m Agreement To Sign Left-back Eriksen Gives Condition To Join … Read more
Osimhen makes a fresh promise to Nigerians ahead of the World Cup Playoff in Abuja. The Napoli star said he is looking forward to the clash against the Black Stars as well as getting the World Cup ticket for the Super Eagles. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, has promised … Read more
3 Chelsea players have set a new club record after winning its first Club World Cup. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Chelsea stars, Kai Havertz, Cesar Azpilicueta, and Edouard Mendy, on Saturday, made history and have all set a new record following their side’s FIFA Club World Cup final win against Palmeiras. Chelsea become the … Read more
AFCON Hero Sadio Mane Has Stadium Named After Him In Senegal. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Liverpool ace Sadio Mane has been rewarded for helping his country Senegal lift its first-ever Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON title in Cameroon. The 29-year-old striker, who converted the title-winning penalty as the Teranga Lions overcame Egypt in the … 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
After missing a penalty kick during the game that could have sealed the chances of the Senegalese team, Sadio Mane finally had the opportunity to redeem himself, and his team is the 2021 African Cup of All Nations, AFCON 2021. Liverpool’s Sadio Mane had missed a penalty early in the first, blasting straight at the … Read more
AFCON 2021 Final, Livestream Senegal vs Egypt below and also following our Senegal vs Egypt live updates. AFCON 2021 Final: Senegal vs Egypt Live Updates National anthems done and we are about to get underway Referee is Victor Gomes from South Africa Egypt has seven AFCON titles while Senegal are two times finalists (2002 and 2019) … Read more
Hosts Cameroon produced an incredible comeback from three goals down before beating Burkina Faso on penalties in the third-place play-off at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Only 48 hours after their crushing defeat on penalties against Egypt in their semi-final, this time Cameroon came through a shootout to secure the bronze medal. Burkina Faso went in front on … Read more
[BREAKING] AFCON: Egypt Asks For Final Postponement [Here’s Why] EKO HOT BLOG reports that Egypt Assistant Coach Dhia El Sayed has called on the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to postpone the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2021 final until Monday. El Sayed said his team are making the demand because Senegal, their opponents in … Read more
‘Win #AFCON2021, Else We’ve Failed’ – Senegal FA Boss To Mane & Co. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Senegal Football Association (FA) president, Austine Senghor says Aliou Cisse and his team must win the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2021 and anything less is a big failure. Cisse has made it to another final after … Read more
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: Nigeria’s Ouster Shows Tournament Is Tough – Salah EKO HOT BLOG reports that Liverpool star and Egypt captain, Mohamed Salah says the exit of the Super Eagles of Nigeria from the group stage of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2022 shows the tournament “is tough for everyone”. Egypt progressed to the AFCON semis … Read more
Bailly misses decisive penalty, Salah scores Eko Hot Blog reports that Mohamed Salah scored the decisive spot-kick as record seven-time champions Egypt beat the Ivory Coast 5-4 on penalties after a 0-0 draw in Douala on Wednesday to reach the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarter-finals. The Liverpool star smashed home his penalty with the … 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
AFCON: Buhari Reacts To Super Eagles Loss To Tunisia, Gives Fresh Directives To Football Authorities EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday reacted to the defeat of the Super Eagles on Sunday in the hands of their Tunisian counterpart at the ongoing AFCON 2021 tournament in Cameroon. It will be recalled that … Read more
AFCON: Chelsea Legend Reveals Details Of Discussion With Tournament’s Star EKO HOT BLOG reports that former Chelsea midfielder Geremi Njitap has said he advised his compatriot Vincent Aboubakar, to give his all and lead the team to glory at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2022 their country is hosting. Aboubakar is currently having a … Read more