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 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 the Super Eagles of Nigeria will face the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon in the 2023 AFCON round of 16 on January 27, 2024. Initially, it was looking like the Super Eagles of Nigeria would face Guinea in the round of 16 as they were sitting second in Group C before their … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has reportedly received an alert over a looming massive flooding on the banks of River Benue. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued the alert in a letter dated August 21. Editors Pick Minister Of Art Musawa Breaks Silence On NYSC Controversy Nigerian Migration Patterns: … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Technical and Vocational Education Board (LASTVEB), in collaboration with the German Agency for International Development (GIZ), has hosted a team from the Cameroon Ministry of Youth Affairs and Civic Education. According to a statement issued by the state government on Wednesday, the team were in Lagos to … Read more
Cameroon failed to progress to the last 16 of the World Cup in Qatar despite their record win over Brazil in Group G. Eko Hot Blog reports that Vincent Aboubakar scored two minutes into stoppage time as Cameroon handed Brazil their first group-stage loss at the World Cup in 24 years on Friday. Nevertheless, the … Read more
A powerful Nigerian Governor has been elected into a new position in Morocco. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the governor of Ekiti state and chairman of the Nigerian governors’ forum, Kayode Fayemi, has been elected as President of the Forum of Regions of Africa, FORAF. According to a text message by the Director, … Read more
Ambazonian militants have been nabbed in Benue State EKO HOT BLOG reports that men of the Benue State Community Volunteer Guards have apprehended five Ambazonian fighters in Jato Aka, Kwande Local Government Area (LGA). EDITOR’S PICK Tinubu Reveals Meeting Details With Obasanjo In Abeokuta JUST IN: Buhari Swears In RMAFC Chair, Presides Over FEC BREAKING: … Read more
The President Of Napoli Football club has given condition to sign African Players EKO HOT BLOG reports that Aurelio De Laurentiis, Napoli Football club President has said his club will not sign any more African players unless they agree to not play in the Africa Cup of Nations. Senegal defender Kalidou Koulibaly and Cameroon … Read more
The action follows the United Arab Emirates’ prosecutions, convictions, and designations of these individuals for supporting the Boko Haram group The US had designated Boko Haram as a Foreign Terrorist Organization on November 14, 2013 EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United States said it was designating six Nigerians for their support of the terrorist … 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
AFCON Hero Sadio Mane Has Stadium Named After Him In Senegal. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Liverpool ace Sadio Mane has been rewarded for helping his country Senegal lift its first-ever Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON title in Cameroon. The 29-year-old striker, who converted the title-winning penalty as the Teranga Lions overcame Egypt in the … Read more
Hosts Cameroon produced an incredible comeback from three goals down before beating Burkina Faso on penalties in the third-place play-off at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Only 48 hours after their crushing defeat on penalties against Egypt in their semi-final, this time Cameroon came through a shootout to secure the bronze medal. Burkina Faso went in front on … Read more
[BREAKING] AFCON: Egypt Asks For Final Postponement [Here’s Why] EKO HOT BLOG reports that Egypt Assistant Coach Dhia El Sayed has called on the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to postpone the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2021 final until Monday. El Sayed said his team are making the demand because Senegal, their opponents in … Read more
‘Win #AFCON2021, Else We’ve Failed’ – Senegal FA Boss To Mane & Co. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Senegal Football Association (FA) president, Austine Senghor says Aliou Cisse and his team must win the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2021 and anything less is a big failure. Cisse has made it to another final after … Read more
Queiroz Speaks On Egypt Being A One-Man Salah Show At AFCON EKO HOT BLOG reports that Egypt coach Carlos Queiroz has dismissed claims his team is a one-man show after they beat Morocco 2-1 to reach the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cameroon on Sunday. The Pharaohs were forced to come … Read more
AFCON: Nigeria’s Ouster Shows Tournament Is Tough – Salah EKO HOT BLOG reports that Liverpool star and Egypt captain, Mohamed Salah says the exit of the Super Eagles of Nigeria from the group stage of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2022 shows the tournament “is tough for everyone”. Egypt progressed to the AFCON semis … 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
AFCON: Chelsea Legend Reveals Details Of Discussion With Tournament’s Star EKO HOT BLOG reports that former Chelsea midfielder Geremi Njitap has said he advised his compatriot Vincent Aboubakar, to give his all and lead the team to glory at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2022 their country is hosting. Aboubakar is currently having a … Read more
Nigeria Vs Guinea Bissau: Ekweremadu Speaks On Upsets In AFCON 2022 EKO HOT BLOG reports that as the Super Eagles of Nigeria slug it out with Guinea Bissau on Wednesday evening, a former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu has warned them not to be complacent, as “the upsets recorded in Cameroon so … Read more