Former Super Eagles striker Obafemi Martins has boldly claimed that he was faster than football’s most renowned speedsters, including Cristiano Ronaldo, Thierry Henry, and Kylian Mbappe, during his illustrious playing career. The former Inter Milan forward made the statement during an interview with ESPN at the CAF Awards in Morocco on Monday when asked to … Read more
Ademola Lookman has achieved a remarkable milestone in his football career by clinching the prestigious CAF African Player of the Year award. The announcement was made during the 2024 CAF Awards ceremony held in Marrakech, Morocco, on Monday night EKOHOTBLOG can exclusively report. This victory marks a significant moment for Nigerian football, as Lookman succeeds … Read more
The Super Falcons, Nigeria’s national women’s football team, have been honored as the National Team of the Year at the 2024 CAF Awards held in Morocco. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ibrahim Musa Gusau, President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), accepted the award on behalf of the team. In his acceptance speech, Gusau thanked the … Read more
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has expressed its unwavering support for Ademola Lookman and Chiamaka Nnadozie as they compete for top accolades at the CAF Player of the Year awards. Lookman is a key contender in the men’s category, while Nnadozie has been nominated in the women’s category. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again … Read more
With anticipation building for the prestigious CAF Awards, Nigerian athletes and teams are poised to make a significant impact across multiple categories. Top Contenders for Player of the Year Ademola Lookman is in contention for the Men’s Player of the Year award, facing stiff competition from Africa’s finest. On the women’s side, Chiamaka Nnadozie represents … Read more
William Troost-Ekong has expressed his support for compatriot Ademola Lookman to claim the 2024 CAF Men’s Player of the Year award. Lookman is one of five players shortlisted for the prestigious honour, following an impressive season for both club and country. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect Biden, Harris Set … Read more
Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman and Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie are leading Nigeria’s bid for honours at this year’s CAF Awards, having made the final shortlist in their respective categories. The awards will be presented on Monday in Marrakesh, Morocco. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect Biden, Harris Set … Read more
Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman and goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali have both been included in the final five-man shortlist for the 2024 CAF Player and Goalkeeper of the Year awards, while defender William Troost-Ekong missed out on the final cut. CAF revealed the top five nominees in each category on Monday, three weeks after releasing the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the newly crowned CAF Player of the Year award winner, Victor Osimhen has written an emotional tribute to his late parents. The Napoli talisman had on Monday night defeated Egypt’s Mohamed Salah of Liverpool, and Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi of Paris Saint Germain, to win the CAF award for the first … 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
The 2019 CAF Awards was held at the Albatros Citadel Sahl Hasheesh Resort in Hurghada, Egypt on Tuesday with the attendance of dignitaries. The 28th edition of the CAF Awards saw the emergence of African footballers and officials who performed exceptionally well in 2019. Sadio Mane defeated Livervool’s teammate Mohamed Salah and Man City’s Riyad … Read more
Super Falcons captain Asisat Oshoala won her fourth African Women’s Player of The Year on Tuesday at the Albatros Citadel Sahl Hasheesh, Hurghada, Egypt. She beat South Africa’s Thembi Kgatlana and Cameroon’s Ajara Nchout to equal the feat of Perpetua Nkwocha, who won the award in 2004, 2005, 2010, 2011. The 25-year-old Barcelona star in … Read more
Africa football governing body, CAF on Sunday has released the top three contenders for the 2019 CAF Awards. Nigeria’s Odion Ighalo who made the top five shortlists was dropped as the Liverpool stars, Sadio Mane, Mohamed Salah and Manchester City star, Riyad Mahrez will now contend for who will the King of Africa football. This … Read more