Eko Hot Blog reports that Super Eagles coach, Jose Peseiro has unveiled the starting XI for the much-anticipated final of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) against Cote d’Ivoire. The Portuguese tactician recalled AC Milan. winger, Samuel Chukwueze, to the line-up while Zaidu Sanusi recovered from injury to make the starting XI. Moses Simon and … 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 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 Argentina and Inter Miami star Lionel Messi has been named FIFA The Best Men’s Player for 2023, following a ceremony held by the world football-governing body in London on Monday. The 36 year-old who won the FIFA World Cup in Qatar in December 2022, helped his new team Inter Miami … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that international football body, FIFA, has announced that Morocco, Portugal, and Spain will host the 2030 football World Cup. Editor’s Pick Week 13 Pool Fixtures for Sat 30 Sep 2023 – UK 2023/2024 – Pool Agent U-20 Women’s World Cup Qualifier: Falconets Advance To Third Round Ghanaians Protest Against Economic Struggles, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that FIFA, the world’s top football governing body, has provisionally suspended Luis Rubiales, the president of the Spanish soccer federation, from “all football-related activities” amid a row over his kiss with Women’s World Cup winner Jenni Hermoso. The association said Rubiales was initially suspended for 90 days and also said that … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that in an official announcement, FIFA has revealed the eagerly anticipated schedule for the remainder of the U-20 FIFA World Cup. The governing body of world football shared the fixtures for the Round of 16, along with potential quarter-final and semi-final matchups, offering fans a tantalizing glimpse into the tournament’s … Read more
This was due to Bali’s Governor’s refusal to host the Israeli team The country was awarded hosting rights in 2019 The U20 World Cup is set to take place from 20 May to 11 June Eko Hot Blog reports that Fifa has stripped Indonesia of hosting rights for the Under-20 World Cup. EDITOR’S PICKS Saudi … Read more
Despite the criticisms that followed Gianni Infantino as FIFA President, the 52-year-old Swiss lawyer earns a second chance as FIFA President again. The reports comes following an election that presented Infantino as the only candidate to run for the position. Infantino has already served more than the usual statutes of FIFA, however the FIFA president … Read more
This is due to the success of the four-team format at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar The move expands the competition from its projected 80 matches to 104 The move was approved at Fifa’s council meeting in Rwanda Eko Hot Blog reports that Fifa has switched the format for the expanded 2026 World Cup … Read more
The English Premier League is set for a huge payday if their £500 million deal with Electronic Arts goes ahead. EA and the Premier League have built a lasting relationship over the years, dating back to 1998, and it has become a favorite for fans and football players. EA Sports has helped FIFA make money … Read more
FIFA has banned Aubameyang from playing for other clubs apart from Chelsea and Barcelona. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s desire to quit Chelsea could face a major stumbling block. It has emerged that the Gabon striker, who has been linked with Atletico Madrid, cannot play for another club apart from Chelsea and Barcelona. … Read more
Davido has sparked reactions after purchasing the N149 Million pendant. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, popularly called Davido, has splashed a whopping sum of N149 million on a customized diamond pendant. Davido is a lover of luxury items and the latest acquisition comes a few days after he performed at the … Read more
By Tunde Odesola When Frenchman Jules Rimet became FIFA President in 1921, his mission was to wean football off the dominance of the Olympic Games, and project it as the most popular sport, unifying people from all walks of life. EDITOR’S PICKS Another Police Shooting In Lagos As Officer Kills Lawyer NDLEA Seizes Colorado, Cannabis … Read more
It has been confirmed that Morocco will host the 2023 club world Cup. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) has selected Morocco to host the 2023 Club World Cup scheduled for February. This online media platform gathered that the expanded 32-team edition will be launched in 2025. The announcement … Read more
FIFA opened a disciplinary case against Argentina for its players’ actions during a contentious World Cup quarterfinal match against the Netherlands. Eko Hot Blog reports that the football governing body cited “order and security at matches” in its disciplinary code for charging the Argentina football federation. EDITOR’S PICKS Colombia: Landslide Kills 3, Buries Several People … Read more
Arsene Wenger has tipped France to win the 2022 FIFA World Cup trophy in Qatar. EKO HOT BLOG reports that former Arsenal head coach, Arsene Wenger has named France as one of the favourite countries to win the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Wenger, who is now the director of World Football Development at … Read more
FIFA has branded Cristiano Ronaldo a ‘total genius’ for winning a controversial World Cup penalty against Ghana. EKO HOT BLOG reports that FIFA has described Cristiano Ronaldo as a ‘total genius’ for the way in which he won Portugal’s controversial World Cup penalty against Ghana. The former Manchester United forward was provided with the opportunity … Read more