Nigeria Vs Sudan: Super Eagles Makes Strong Vow Ahead AFCON Fixture EKO HOT BLOG reports that coaches and players of the Super Eagles have vowed to maintain their winning momentum in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament when they face Sudan in their second game on Saturday in Garoua, Cameroon. Nigeria currently top Group … 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
Action continues today in AFCON EKO HOT BLOG reports that some more exciting games will be played today in the African Cup Of Nations, AFCON. The games will be played in groups E and F. Group E Ivory Coast will face Equatorial Guinea in the second match of Group E on Wednesday at the Jubama … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Super Eagles and Leicester city striker, Kelechi Iheanacho scored Nigeria’s only goal that set up the Super Eagles for a well deserved victory over the Pharaohs of Egypt. The goal was scored in the 30 minutes. In the game that had the Super Eagles dominating midfield play for a large … Read more
A review of football games played on Monday EKO HOT BLOG reports that some exciting football games were played on Monday, both in the African Cup of Nations, AFCON and at the Emirates FA cup in England. In this piece, EKO HOT BLOG reviews the football games played on Monday. AFCON Senegal 1- Zimbabwe 0: … 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
For dropping out of AFCON, fan tells Osimhen to forget the world cup EKO HOT BLOG reports that a football fan has told Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen to forget being selected for the world cup later this year, for dropping out of the Super Eagles team currently in Cameroon for the African Cup Of … Read more
Cameroon show signs of intent in Afcon EKO HOT BLOG reports that the host nation of the ongoing African Cup of Nations, Cameroon, won their group A opening game of the competition by beating Burkina Faso by two goals to one. Vincent Aboubakar scored two penalties for Cameroon, while Gustavo Sangare scored Burkina Faso’s only … Read more
Buhari has given Gbajabiamila new appointment. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, to lead the Nigerian delegation to the African Cup of Buhari Gives Gbajabiamila New Appointment beginning in Cameroon on Sunday. The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, … Read more
AFCON: Should the Super Eagles be scared of Egypt? On Sunday, the African Cup of Nations officially kicks off in far away Cameroun, but Nigeria won’t be playing until next week Tuesday, and they will be playing against the Pharaohs of Egypt, in a cracking group D opening fixture. A lot of football analysts have … Read more
Eguavoen to hand Ejuke No.10 role at the AFCON EKO HOT BLOG reports that CSKA Moscow winger Chidera Ejuke may be handed the No.10 role in the team at the forthcoming Africa Cup of Nations, by the interim Super Eagles coach, Austin Eguavoen. The tournament holds from January 9 to February 6 in Cameroon. Ejuke, … Read more
AFCON: Security fears loom over Africa’s football fiesta in Cameroon EKO HOT BLOG After overcoming fears of postponement because of the Covid pandemic, the Africa Cup of Nations now faces its next big worry: security. Host nation Cameroon will ceremonially launch the month-long tournament on Sunday when they face Burkina Faso. Read Also: “NFF Technical Committee … Read more
Egypt will lean on Salah at AFCON EKO HOT BLOG reports that Mohamed Salah, will lead Egypt against bogey team Nigeria in a blockbuster Group D opener at the Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon. Salah leads all scorers in the Premier League this season with 16 goals, including one in the 2-2 draw with … Read more
Crystal Palace boss still expecting Zaha and Kouyate to head off on AFCON duty EKO HOT BLOG reports that Patrick Vieira cannot see why Crystal Palace duo Cheikhou Kouyate and Wilfried Zaha will not be going to the Africa Cup of Nations. Although Zaha, 29, was available for selection again after serving his suspension … Read more
Onyekuru Replaces Osimhen in Nigeria’s camp EKO HOT BLOG reports that former Monaco forward Henry Onyekuru is a reported replacement for Victor Osimhen for the 2021 AFCON 2021 in Cameroon according to media outlets in Greece. The Olympiacos versatile star has been handed a late call to the Super Eagles as per Greek paper, Gazzetta … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Super Eagles have dropped Victor Osimhen from the 33rd Africa Cup of Nations, the Nigeria Football Federation confirmed on Friday.
Also, four new players have been invited to the Super Eagles for AFCON over the health concerns and injuries of some players.
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Rodgers Says Iheanacho, Ndidi leaving for AFCON’ll hurt Foxes EKO HOT BLOG reports that manager of Leicester FC, Brendan Rodgers has admitted that departure four Leicester City players, which includes Super Eagles duo of Wilfred Ndidi and Kelechi Iheanacho will hurt the club. The players depart from clubs to participate in the 2021 Africa Cup … Read more
Italian Surgeon rules Osimhen out of AFCON, says “only a miracle would see the striker feature in Cameroon”. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Professor Gianpaolo Tartaro has insisted that Napoli striker Victor Osimhen will not be fit to represent Nigeria at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations next month. He added that only a miracle … Read more
Etebo, Kalu, Onuachu, Ebuehi, Bonke Omitted EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigeria on Saturday named a 28-man squad for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations( AFCON)with SD Huesca attacking midfielder Kelechi Nwakali finally getting his much expected chance in the senior national team. The former Golden Eaglets star who captained the U-17 national team to … Read more
Super Eagles Pre Nations Cup Camp Opens December 29 In Abuja EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Super Eagles of Nigeria will open it’s pre Nations Cup camp in Abuja, the country’s capital on December 29, 2021. 20 players out of the named 28 man squad will be reporting to the Eagles’ nest with the … Read more