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
Ecuadorian international Marco Angulo has tragically passed away at the age of 22, just over a month after sustaining critical injuries in a car accident, his club LDU Quito has confirmed. The midfielder had been hospitalized since the accident, which occurred on 7 October in the southern part of Ecuador’s capital, Quito. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity … Read more
A brace from Shakirat Moshood, along with goals from Peace Effiong and Chidera Chidi, powered Nigeria’s Flamingos to a dominant 4-0 victory over tournament debutants Ecuador in their second Group A match at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup on Saturday. The Flamingos, who opened the competition with a 4-1 win against New Zealand, now … Read more
Nigeria’s Flamingos are focused on clinching another victory against Ecuador at the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. The West African team will face the debutants in their second match of the tournament at CFC Stadium, Santiago de los Caballeros, today (Saturday). EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia Apologies … 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
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a popular Ecuadoran presidential candidate was shot dead while leaving a rally in the nation’s capital on Wednesday, prompting President Guillermo Lasso to declare a state of emergency and blame the assassination on organized crime. Fernando Villavicencio, a 59-year-old anti-corruption crusader who had complained of receiving threats, was murdered as … Read more
One presenter was injured when he opened the envelope in the middle of the newsroom According to him, the explosive device looked like a USB drive Authorities have launched a terrorism investigation Eko Hot Blog reports that Journalists across Ecuador have been targeted by explosive devices sent through the post. EDITOR’S PICKS Weekly Gist With … Read more
Senegal became the first African country to qualify for the knockout stage after beating Ecuador 1-2. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Senegal has qualified for the knockout phase of the 2022 World Cup after beating Ecuador 1-2 in a Group A match on Wednesday. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘Best In The World’ — Neymar Hails Casemiro After … Read more
Qatar has been eliminated from the 2022 FIFA World Cup. EKO HOT BLOG reports that World Cup host Qatar has been eliminated in the group stage after losing two straight games in Group A. With this development, Qatar became the first country to be knocked out of the competition after the Netherlands drew 1-1 against Ecuador. … Read more
Qatar have set an unwanted world cup record as Ecuador beat the hosts in the tournament’s opener. Eko Hot Blog reports that Qatar have become the first host nation to lose their opening game in the 92-year history of the World Cup. EDITOR’S PICKS World Cup 2022: Alcohol Sales Banned At World Cup Stadiums In … Read more
A warm up match between Super Eagles and Ecuador has been scheduled for June ahead the 2022 World Cup NFF confirmed the authenticity of this information on Friday EDITOR’S PICK APC Holds Emergency NEC Meeting Wednesday Motorist Esapes Death As Container From Trailer Falls On His Car In Lagos Bandits Shot Two Years Old baby … Read more
Ex-Man Utd Manager Louis Van Gaal Reveals He Has Prostate Cancer. Speaking about his illness for the first time, Van Gaal disclosed that he has been receiving treatment whilst continuing to train the Dutch team but decided not to tell the players in his squad. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the former Manchester United manager, … Read more