Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) hosts Morocco, defending champions Ivory Coast, and Nigeria’s Super Eagles are expected to headline the top-seeded nations for the 2025 tournament draw, scheduled for January 27 in Rabat. A Confederation of African Football (CAF) official, speaking anonymously to AFP, indicated that the latest FIFA world rankings would likely determine the … Read more
Biography, Parents, Net Worth, Salary, Girlfriend, Career and More Ademola Lookman Olajade Alade Aylola Lookman, born on 20 October 1997, is a professional footballer who currently plays as a forward for Serie A club Atalanta and the Nigerian national team. Born in England to Nigerian parents, Lookman has quickly become one of the most exciting … Read more
Super Eagles and Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman has been named the 2024 CAF Player of the Year, continuing Nigeria’s dominance in African football. The 27-year-old succeeds compatriot Victor Osimhen, marking the first back-to-back wins for Nigerians since the 1990s. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal Seat Vacant Following Ibori-Suenu’s Defection to APC Retired Principals … Read more
The lineup for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is now complete, with Mozambique securing the final spot after a 2-1 victory over Guinea-Bissau. The tournament, scheduled to kick off in December next year, will be hosted by Morocco, who automatically qualify as the host nation. The competition will showcase a dynamic mix of … Read more
Ghana’s hopes of qualifying for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco were dashed following a disappointing 1-1 draw against Angola on Friday. The Black Stars initially took the lead with a brilliant free kick from Jordan Ayew in the 18th minute, as his perfectly executed strike flew past Angola’s goalkeeper, offering a … Read more
Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen have extended their congratulations to Victor Boniface and the Super Eagles following their qualification for next year’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The Super Eagles had already secured their place in the tournament even before their match against Benin Republic, as Libya’s 1-0 win over Rwanda in Kigali confirmed their qualification. … Read more
Nigeria’s Super Eagles settled for a 1-1 draw against Benin Republic in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier in Abidjan on Thursday. Gernot Rohr’s team took an early lead through Mohamed Tijani and controlled much of the first half. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect Biden, Harris Set … Read more
Nigeria’s Super Eagles secured their place at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after Rwanda fell 1-0 to Libya on Thursday. The deciding goal was netted by Fahd Saad Mohamed in the 84th minute at Kigali’s Amahoro Stadium, quieting the home crowd and confirming Nigeria’s AFCON berth. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again … Read more
Defending champions Ivory Coast and Equatorial Guinea have both qualified for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations without playing, as the second-to-last round of qualifiers began on Wednesday. Ivory Coast secured their spot in the top two of Group G following Sierra Leone’s 1-1 draw with Chad. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As … Read more
Nigeria’s formidable squad arrived confidently at Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny on Tuesday, with only Spain-based forward Sadiq Umar expected to join them. A total of 22 players were set to begin the team’s first training session ahead of their highly anticipated Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against neighbouring Benin Republic on Thursday. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel … Read more
The Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Enoh, has commended Super Eagles players Fisayo Dele-Bashiru and Moses Simon for their outstanding performances in Nigeria’s 1-0 victory over Libya in Friday’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. In a post on his X account, Enoh also congratulated Austin Eguavoen and the entire team for securing the … Read more
Super Eagles beats Ghana 2-1 in friendly match in Morocco. Goals by Dessers and Lookman secure Nigeria’s win. Interim coach Finidi leads team in ongoing manager hunt. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Super Eagles of Nigeria secured a 2-1 victory against the Black Stars of Ghana in a friendly match held in Morocco. A first-half … Read more
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
Ex Egypt football star says trophy lost in fire outbreak in 2013 Egypt has lost the prestigious Africa cup of nation trophy. The north Africa country retained the trophy permanently after it won the title three times consecutively — 2006, 2008, 2010. Ex-Egyptian Football Association vice-president Ahmed Shobeir earlier revealed that the trophy was discovered missing … Read more
The Confederation of African Football Executive Committee has announced the postponement of the 2021 African Nations Championship by one year. The CAF executive committee, in a virtually meeting on Tuesday, said the impact of COVID-19 pandemic across the continent as made the tournament, which was suppose to begin in Cameroon on January 9, 2021 has … Read more
Super Eagles head coach, Gernot Rohr has arranged the Super Eagles’ roster for the quick-double 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture against the Leone Stars of Sierra Leone this month. Gernot Rohr has listed team captain Ahmed Musa, vice-captain William Ekong and veteran defender Kenneth Omeruo in his 24-man Super Eagle’s roster for the 2021 … Read more