World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Nigeria, Others Face Elimination Nigeria’s hopes hang in balance, must win crucial upcoming matches. Several African giants risk elimination with four rounds left. As the race for the 2026 FIFA World Cup intensifies, African giants Egypt and Morocco are edging closer to securing their places at the tournament in the United … Read more
Russian cargo ship Ursa Major sinks in the Mediterranean after an engine room explosion; 14 crew rescued, 2 missing. The vessel, under sanctions, was transporting cranes and other cargo reportedly bound for Vladivostok. Cause of the explosion remains unknown; ship sank near Spain and Algeria on Tuesday morning. A Russian cargo ship, Ursa Major, has … Read more
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
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
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
Returning star Folashade Ijamilusi delivered a hat-trick as the Super Falcons soared to a 4-1 victory over Algeria in their second international friendly at Lagos’ Mobolaji Johnson Arena on Tuesday afternoon. Algeria, under coach Farid Benstiti’s guidance, began with greater discipline and confidence than in Saturday’s 2-0 loss in Ikenne-Remo, even creating a few openings … Read more
Rasheedat Ajibade’s first-half double secured a 2-0 victory for Nigeria’s Super Falcons over Algeria in a friendly match at Remo Stadium in Ikenne, Ogun State, on Saturday. Ajibade opened the scoring in the 24th minute, skillfully latching onto a long midfield pass and chipping the oncoming Algerian goalkeeper. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part … Read more
Head Coach Justine Madugu has announced a squad of 25 players, including captain Rasheedat Ajibade and goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, for two upcoming international friendly matches against Algeria, scheduled to take place in Lagos at the end of this month. The matches will be held at the scenic Mobolaji Johnson Arena on Lagos Island on Saturday, … Read more
The Federal Government has reduced allowances for Nigerian scholars abroad by 12.7%, citing economic crises, with students reporting unpaid stipends for eight months. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Education, has announced a 12.7% reduction in allowances for foreign scholars currently stranded in countries such as Russia, Morocco, and … Read more
Manu Garba invites 51 players to Nigeria training camp for the upcoming WAFU B U-17 tournament. Despite the short preparation time, Garba is optimistic about assembling a strong team. Nigeria aims to bounce back from their previous setback and secure a spot in the U-17 World Cup. Eko Hot Blog reports that with just under … 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 Algeria has rejected the plans of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to carry out a military intervention in the Niger Republic to restore democratic rule. Recall that ECOWAS defence chiefs had agreed upon a tentative date for potential military intervention in Niger should diplomatic negotiations fail. EDITOR’S … Read more
Algeria Come From Behind To Beat Super Eagles 2-1 In Friendly Match EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Super Eagles of Nigeria failed to hold on to their early lead on Tuesday in Oran to lose 1-2 to hosts Algeria in an international friendly. Only four days ago, a B-side of the Desert … Read more
Ndidi, Chukwueze 4 Others Out Of Nigeria Squad Vs Algeria. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed that Wilfred Ndidi and five other players will not take part in Super Eagles’ friendlies against Algeria. The Leicester City midfielder sustained an injury in training on Wednesday evening, which has … Read more
African players have become a key influence in numerous important clashes, evidently in their different leagues across the world. Nevertheless, some outstanding African footballers will take the forestage this month when the final round of FIFA World Cup qualification sees five nations book their ticket to Qatar. EKO HOT BLOG has compiled lists of the … Read more
Civil marriage in the Middle East is uncommAlgeria,usually conducted under a religious authority… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the UAE issued its first civil marriage license for a non-Muslim couple, state media reported Monday, as the Gulf country seeks to keep its edge over regional competitors. The United Arab Emirates — where foreigners make up … Read more
Mane To Lead Senegal As Mahrez Captains Algeria To Cup Defense EKO HOT BLOG reports that Senegal and Algeria national team managers have selected their players for the African Cup of Nations Senegal national team manager, Aliou Cissé, announced his 27-man squad competing in Cameroon. The squad parades world-class players such as Liverpool’s Sadio Mane, … Read more
A former Algerian President, Abdelaziz Bouteflika, has been confirmed dead. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the former President of Algeria, Abdelaziz Bouteflika, has died after a long illness at the age of 84. Bouteflika led the country for almost two decades, stepping down in 2019 after his bid for a fifth term in office led to massive … Read more
The electoral commission said on Friday that Ex-prime minister Abdelmadjid Tebboune has won Algeria’s widely unpopular presidential election without any need for a second-round runoff. Tebboune, 74, scored 58.15 percent of the vote, trouncing his four fellow contenders, commission chairman Mohamed Charfi announced. Like him, they all served under the two-decade rule of Abdelaziz Bouteflika, … Read more
Africa Cup of Nations golden boot winner, Odion Ighalo has been shortlisted for the 2019 African Footballer of the Year. The Chinese based ex-Nigerian international made the 10-man shortlist joining Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang alongside seven other stars as the final nominees. Liverpool and Egypt star Salah, winner of the award … Read more