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
The Falconets of Nigeria have been eliminated from the ongoing FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia following a 2-1 defeat to Japan. Under the guidance of coach Danjuma, the Nigerian side struggled against a strong Japanese team. EDITOR’S PICKS School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, Burnt By Son In Delta Man Detained for Allegedly Killing Mother, … Read more
Nigeria’s Falconets will face either Japan or Austria in the round of 16 at this year’s FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia. The Falconets advanced to the knockout stage following a dominant 4-0 victory over Venezuela in their final group match on Saturday. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old Daughter … Read more
Nigeria’s Falconets have secured a spot in the last 16 of the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup after a commanding 4-0 victory over Venezuela in their final group match at the Estadio Olímpico Pascual Guerrero in Colombia on Saturday night. Amina Bello, Chiamaka Okwuchukwu, and Flourish Sebastine all found the net in the first half, … Read more
Lionel Messi will miss Argentina’s upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Colombia due to injury, with Paulo Dybala being recalled to coach Lionel Scaloni’s squad on Monday. Messi has been sidelined for club side Inter Miami since sustaining an ankle injury during Argentina’s 1-0 victory over Colombia in the Copa America final. Roma … Read more
Chris Danjuma has outlined the Falconets’ primary goal for the upcoming 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia. The Nigerian team is determined to secure their first-ever championship after narrowly missing out on the title in 2010 and 2014. Danjuma expressed confidence in his squad’s ability to bring the trophy home after the tournament … 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
Flamingos, are placed in Group A for the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, aiming to build on their third-place finish in the last tournament. Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigeria’s women’s U-17 national team, the Flamingos, have been placed in Group A for the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. Editor’s Pick Cholera’s Grip … Read more
Ex-rebel Gustavo has taken oath as Colombian President in a historic shift. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Gustavo Petro, a former rebel fighter, has been sworn in as Colombia’s first left-wing president. The former member of the M-19 armed group took his oath of office in Bogota’s Bolivar Plaza on Sunday afternoon, pledging … Read more
Famous pop singer, Shakira, has revealed the cause of the rift between Barcelona defender, Gerard Pique and herself. The Colombia singer has been in a relationship with Pique for over a decade and both celebrities are yet to exchange marital vows despite sharing two kids, Milan and Sasha, together. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Shakira … Read more
US officials had placed a $5m (£3.6m) bounty on his head EKO HOT BLOG reports that Colombia has announced that the country’s most wanted drug trafficker will be extradited to the US after his capture on Saturday. Dairo Antonio Úsuga, better known as Otoniel, was seized after a joint army, air force and police operation. … Read more
The World Health Organization has revealed that they are monitoring a new coronavirus variant called “mu.” This new variant has the potential to evading immunity provided by a previous Covid-19 infection or vaccination, the WHO said. The new variant was initially identified in Colombia but has since been confirmed in at least 39 countries, according … Read more
Clashes Colombia on Thursday in reaction to two police officers allegedly killing a man in Bogota New protests erupted in Colombia on Thursday in reaction to two police officers allegedly killing a man in Bogota, with demonstrators clashing with police in several cities. Protesters attacked police posts and banks, threw stones and petrol bombs, burned … Read more