Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to lead a presidential team to the final of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Côte d’Ivoire. The president’s directive is contained in a statement issued by Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media & Communications (Office … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that some South African football fans have threatened Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, not to return to his club following his heroics against the country as the Nigerian team progressed to the AFCON 2023 final at the expense of the Bafana Bafana team. It was gathered that some South Africans are … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that there are concerns about the availability of striker, Victor Osimhen for the Super Eagles’ Africa Cup of Nations semi-final clash against South Africa. According to a statement by the team on Monday, the Napoli striker is suffering from abdominal discomfort and has not traveled with the team to Bouaké, the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a Ghanaian YouTube personality and content creator, Bernard Kwadwo Amoafo, also known as Kwadwo Sheldon, has insisted they cannot allow Nigeria’s Super Eagles to win the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. According to Sheldon, if Nigeria wins the AFCON trophy, Ghanaians are ‘dead’. Editor’s Picks Financial Stability: CBN Introduces Fresh … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has charged the Super Eagles of Nigeria to keep flying in the ongoing African Cup of Nations tournament. Speaking via video call from France, the President urged the players to reach for goals in the crucial Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final clash against Angola this evening. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali is reportedly set to start against Angola on Friday after being passed fit for the AFCON quarter-finals clash. The Chippa United goalkeeper on Thursday joined and completed training session with his other teammates with concerns still roving around his fitness for the tie. Editor’s Picks … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the results of the drug tests conducted on three Super Eagles players at the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) have turned out negative. The squad members that were tested are striker Victor Osimhen, forward Ademola Lookman and captain William Troost-Ekong. EDITOR’S PICKS Trailer Driver Falls Off Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Bridge … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that, it was a jubilant night for the hosts of the 2023 AFCON, Ivory Coast as they finally confirmed their place in the next round of the tournament after waiting for two days. Ivory Coast, like Ghana, Algeria, Tunisia, and other former winners of the tournament who have crashed out of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu and the First Lady, Oluremi, on Thursday, received the reigning CAF Women’s Player of the Year, Asisat Oshoala, on Thursday in Lagos. The Barcelona Femeni forward earlier in the month received her sixth CAF Award, becoming the footballer with the most Player of the Year awards on … 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
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidency has celebrated the Nigerian duo of Victor Osimhen and Asisat Oshoala for winning the 2023 Confederation of African Football (CAF) awards. Osimhen and Asisat Oshoala were named African players of the year (male and female categories) in Marrakesh, Morocco on Monday night, December 11. EDITOR’S PICKS Top Plateau APC … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has assured the Confederation of African Football (CAF) of its preparedness to provide good sporting facilities and the enabling environment to boost the interest of Nigeria in co-hosting the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with the Republic of Benin. The Lagos Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri … Read more
CAF Announces New Date For 2023 AFCON. Caf President Patrice Motsepe disclosed the new dates at the CAF Executive Committee in Rabat, Morocco on Sunday. EDITOR’S PICK Erik Ten Stung By De Jong Update As Barca Chief Confirms Star ‘Not For Sale’ Confirmed: Man Utd Reach €17m Agreement To Sign Left-back Eriksen Gives Condition To Join … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that at least eight people were killed and 50 people injured after a stampede during an Africa Cup of Nations match in the Cameroonian capital Monday, state broadcaster Cameroon Radio Television reported. The crush occurred as fans attempted to access Olembe Stadium in Yaoundé to watch the match between Cameroon and … Read more
Super Falcons Stars Oshoala, Okobi, Ohale, Nnadozie Make CAF’s 2021 Best XI Chikwelu, Ebi, Ajibade Among The Substitutes EKO HOT BLOG reports that four Super Falcons players have been named in the International Federation of Football History and Statistics (IFFHS) Women’s CAF Team of the Year 2021. Nigeria have contributed a player in each position … Read more
World Leagues Forum Unwilling To Release Players For AFCON Tournament Until Jan 3 Writes To FIFA And CAF For Approval EKO HOT BLOG reports that The 2022 edition of Afrcan Cup of Nation (AFCON), might suffer a major setback as the World Leagues Forum is refusing to release players for the competition earlier than Jan … Read more
CAF Dismiss Reports Of Africa Cup of Nation’s Cancellation EKO HOT BLOG reports that Confederation of African Football (CAF), has debunked viral reports in the media that the upcoming 33rd edition of the Africa Cup of Nations is on the brink of being cancelled. CAF, Head of Media Relations and Operations, Lux September, clearing the … Read more
FIFA has banned former CAF President, Issa Hayatou. EKO HOT BLOG reports that FIFA has banned its former vice president and the ex-president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Issa Hayatou, for a year. The football’s world governing body found the 74-year-old Cameroonian responsible for having breached the article relating to ‘duty of loyalty’ … Read more
CAF released a press statement today The African body announced the postponement of 2022 World cup African Qualifiers The Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Thursday announced that the upcoming FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 African qualifiers, set to happen in June, has been postponed until October and November 2021 and March 2022. FIFA and CAF said … Read more
Patrice Tlhopane Motsepe has been elected as the new President of Confederation of African Football (CAF) . The Africa Football body confirmed the South African during the 43rd Ordinary General Assembly in Rabat, Morocco on Friday. As gathered by EKO HOT BLOG , the following are the five things you must know about the newly elected CAF President. (1.) … Read more