17 teams have confirmed spots for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Morocco is the first African side to qualify for the tournament. All three host nations USA, Canada, and Mexico gain automatic entry. Seventeen countries have now officially secured their places at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. According to Eko Hot Blog, the global football biggest … Read more
Sixteen Countries Confirm Spots For 2026 FIFA World Cup. Asia and Oceania produce early qualifiers, reflecting global football growth. 48-team tournament to be hosted by US, Mexico, and Canada. The race to the 2026 FIFA World Cup is taking shape, with 16 countries already securing qualification for the expanded global tournament. On Thursday, South American … Read more
Rescue teams in Argentina are urgently working to reach individuals trapped beneath the rubble of the Dubrovnik hotel, which collapsed early Tuesday morning, claiming at least one life. The 10-story hotel, located in the coastal city of Villa Gesell, came down unexpectedly, with one local describing the aftermath as resembling a “horror movie.” Reports indicate … Read more
Pop star Liam Payne had multiple drugs, including crack cocaine and methamphetamine, in his system when he tragically fell to his death from a hotel balcony in Argentina, according to initial toxicology reports cited by U.S. media on Monday. The 31-year-old British singer and former One Direction member died last week after falling from a … Read more
Liam Payne, former One Direction member, tragically passed away at the age of 31 after falling from the third floor of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina, according to police reports. Authorities confirmed they found Payne’s body after responding to an emergency call in the upscale Palermo district on Wednesday. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was … Read more
Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho has withdrawn from Argentina’s World Cup qualifiers against Venezuela and Bolivia due to a knee issue. The 20-year-old, who played the full 90 minutes in United’s 0-0 draw against Aston Villa on Sunday while wearing a brace on his left knee, has been replaced in the Argentina squad by Leicester … Read more
Argentina’s World Cup-winning goalkeeper, Emiliano Martinez, has been handed a two-match ban by FIFA for “offensive behaviour,” the Argentine Football Association (AFA) announced on Saturday. The 32-year-old Aston Villa star was also found guilty of “violating principles of fair play” in two separate incidents. Martinez breached FIFA’s code of conduct when he held a replica … Read more
Atletico Madrid sign Julian Alvarez from Manchester City for a record £81.5 million, including add-ons. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Atletico Madrid have finalized an agreement with Manchester City to acquire forward Julian Alvarez for a record-breaking £81.5 million. This fee includes an initial payment of £64.4 million, with potential add-ons totaling £17.1 million. EDITOR’S PICK … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Lautaro Martinez scored an extra-time winner as Argentina defeated Colombia 1-0 to claim a record 16th Copa America title at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday. A poor game marred by security and crowd issues, resulting in an 82-minute delay, was decided by Martinez’s quality finish — his fifth goal of the … Read more
We are in a time of pronounced change of thinking in a positive direction in Nigeria after decades of misadventures. To support this change, we must focus on the key policies and drivers of reform in order to assist them in their endeavours. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘Death’ Of Olu Jacob Trends On Social Media Borno: Police … Read more
Argentina secured a 3-0 win against El Salvador in a friendly match, in the absence Lionel Messi’s. Goals from Romero, Fernández, and Lo Celso sealed the victory at Lincoln Financial Field. Young talents Garnacho and Barco also received playing time, with Barco impressing as a standout performer. Eko Hot Blog reports that despite the absence … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the high-profile friendly between the Super Eagles and world champions Argentina will be played at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, United States of America, on Tuesday, March 26. The friendly was earlier scheduled to be held in China but was cancelled following discord between Argentina captain Lionel Messi and Chinese … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that American multinational consumer goods corporation, Procter & Gamble (P&G) has announced that the company is stopping manufacturing activities in Nigeria. The company lamented that it is becoming increasingly difficult to do business in Nigeria due to issues with Dollar to Naira exchange values and issues with the macro-economic environment. The … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that international football body, FIFA, has announced that Morocco, Portugal, and Spain will host the 2030 football World Cup. Editor’s Pick Week 13 Pool Fixtures for Sat 30 Sep 2023 – UK 2023/2024 – Pool Agent U-20 Women’s World Cup Qualifier: Falconets Advance To Third Round Ghanaians Protest Against Economic Struggles, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a stunning revelation, Lionel Messi has officially confirmed his imminent move to Major League Soccer (MLS) side Inter Miami this summer, effectively ending any hopes of a return to his beloved Barcelona. The 35-year-old Argentine superstar, who enjoyed an illustrious career at the Spanish club, recently provided insights … Read more
The blackout comes in the middle of a heatwave and drought in Argentina The fire reportedly started in open fields The energy ministry has said it is confident of restoring power soon Eko Hot Blog reports that More than half of Argentina has been left without power after a fire affected the national electricity grid. … Read more
Lionel Messi, Argentina’s cult hero has revealed his toughest game in an Argentina jersey following his triumph at the world cup. The acclaimed Greatest Of All Time was quoted as marking the world cup group stage fixture against Mexico as the toughest he ever played for Argentina. Argentina saw out a 2-0 victory against their … Read more
Argentina saw prices almost double last year as the country’s annual inflation rate hit its highest level in more than 30 years. Eko Hot Blog reports that Official figures show consumer prices jumped by 94.8% in the 12 months to the end of December. EDITOR’S PICKS US: Justice Department Investigates Potentially Classified Files Found In … Read more
France Fans have signed petition to replay World Cup final with Argentina. EKO HOT BLOG reports that days after the final of the 2022 World Cup which was held in Qatar, some fans of the France national team have called for a replay of the clash with Argentina. Recall that the Argentina side had defeated … Read more
A court in Argentina has sentenced a former policeman who worked at one of the most notorious torture centres during the country’s military rule to 15 years in prison. Eko Hot Blog reports that Mario Sandoval, 69, was found guilty of abducting and torturing left-wing student Hernán Abriata, who disappeared in 1976 and is presumed … Read more