Segun Odegbami has praised Victor Osimhen after the Galatasaray forward matched his goal record for the Super Eagles. Osimhen reached Odegbami’s tally of 23 goals by scoring in the Super Eagles’ 1-1 draw against the Cheetahs of Benin Republic on Thursday night. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect Biden, Harris … 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
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
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
Edo Queens were held to a goalless draw by Egypt’s FC Masar on Wednesday in their second Group B match at the 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League in Morocco, leaving their semifinal hopes hanging by a thread. The Nigerian and West African champions remain at the top of the group with four points, level with … Read more
Super Eagles caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen has affirmed that his team has arrived in Abidjan with the goal of defeating the Cheetahs of Benin Republic. While a single point would be sufficient to secure Nigeria’s spot in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations finals in Morocco, Eguavoen stated that the team is focused on taking … 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
Nigeria’s representatives in the 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League, Edo Queens, have safely arrived in Casablanca, Morocco, ahead of the tournament’s kickoff on November 9, which runs through November 23. The West African champions shared their excitement on their official X handle with a statement and photos, saying, “Touchdown in Morocco! We have safely landed … Read more
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has ruled in favor of Nigeria’s Super Eagles after the team was detained for over 20 hours at Al-Abraq Airport in eastern Libya, leading them to miss a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya. The CAF Disciplinary Committee awarded Nigeria three points and three goals for the … Read more
The ongoing AFCON 2023 has undeniably been a spectacle of surprises, setting the stage for a highly competitive tournament. The usual dominance of football powerhouses has given way to a more level playing field, where victory is earned by those most determined. In a departure from expectations, heavyweights like Algeria, Ghana, Tunisia, and Zambia faced … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigeria has reclaimed its position at the forefront of African football in a triumphant resurgence as Victor Osimhen, Asisat Oshoala, and Chiamaka Nnadozie gracefully scoop prestigious honors at the 2023 CAF Awards. This resounding success not only underscores their individual brilliance but also reaffirms Nigeria’s prowess on the continental football … Read more
Samuel Eto’o has been elected as President of National federation. EKO HOT BLOG reports that former football star, Samuel Eto’o has been elected as the National president of the Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT) on Saturday. Samuel Eto’o will run Cameroonian football for the next four years after being elected head of the country’s FA on … Read more