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
NPFL: Kano Pillars Midfielder Loses Dad EKO HOT BLOG reports that Kano Pillars football attacking midfielder, Kokoette Udoh lost his father Udoh Ibiok on Friday evening. In a statement by Pillars Media Officer, Rilwan Malikawa, Udoh Ibiok died at the age of seventy five at his residence in Nsit Ubuim local government area of Akwa … Read more
AFCON: Buhari Reacts To Super Eagles Loss To Tunisia, Gives Fresh Directives To Football Authorities EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday reacted to the defeat of the Super Eagles on Sunday in the hands of their Tunisian counterpart at the ongoing AFCON 2021 tournament in Cameroon. It will be recalled that … Read more
EPL: Man United Star Agrees To Pay Cut To Force La Liga Transfer EKO HOT BLOG reports that La Liga side, Sevilla are growing in confidence that they can strike a deal for Manchester United forward Anthony Martial before the January winter window closes. The France international made a rare appearance for Ralf Rangnick’s side … Read more
A review of football games played on Monday EKO HOT BLOG reports that some exciting football games were played on Monday, both in the African Cup of Nations, AFCON and at the Emirates FA cup in England. In this piece, EKO HOT BLOG reviews the football games played on Monday. AFCON Senegal 1- Zimbabwe 0: … Read more
Manchester United are looking to equal Arsenal’s FA Cup triumphs this season EKO HOT BLOG Manchester United interim manager, Ralf Rangnick says he expects his side’s FA Cup 3rd round tie against Steven Gerrard’s Aston Villa side on Monday night to be tough. Speaking ahead of the domestic tie contest, Rangnick emphasised that the Red … Read more
The Nigerian professional football league should be given top priority in 2022 Football is a unifying factor in Nigeria, and nobody can deny this. However, in 2021, the local football league in Nigeria seemed to suffer the same fate as years passed. From poor funding to poor kitting of players, to empty stadium stands and … Read more
Adepoju, Ikpeba kick over Peseiro’s appointment EKO HOT BLOG reports that some members of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), Technical Committee have kicked against the information released by the football body that they approved the appointment of Super Eagles new Manager Jose Paseiro On Wednesday, the NFF, stated that the technical committee of the federation … Read more
Statue of Ronaldo causes controversy in India EKO HOT BLOG reports that statue of five times winner of the prestigious Ballon d’Or Cristiano Ronaldo has sparked controversy in the Indian state of Goa. The people of Goa have kicked against the erected statue of the Manchester United striker, they objecting to a Portuguese footballer being … Read more
Manchester City Thrash Newcastle United To Retain Top Spot EKO HOT BLOG reports that Manchester City on Sunday further compounded Newcastle United’s trouble with a 4-0 thrashing to retain top spot in the Premier league. Joao Cancelo scored one goal and made another as they overwhelmed struggling Newcastle United 4-0 on Sunday to ensure they … Read more
Angry Katsina United Fans Mob Enugu Rangers Team Bus, Threaten To Attack ‘Flying Antelope’ EKO HOT BLOG reports that angry fans of Katsina United on Sunday evening held Enugu Rangers team hostage after the Flying Antelopes defeated Katsina United 2-1 in their matchday 1 fixture of the Nigeria Professional Football League (Npfl). Rangers defeated Katsina … Read more
NPFL, Enyimba, Rangers, others get sponsorship boost EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) and some South East-based football clubs such as Enyimba and Rangers have entered into a sponsorship agreement with Premium Lager, Hero, as part of efforts to grow the local league. Other Clubs involved in the sponsorship agreement … Read more
Samuel Eto’o has been elected as President of National federation. EKO HOT BLOG reports that former football star, Samuel Eto’o has been elected as the National president of the Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT) on Saturday. Samuel Eto’o will run Cameroonian football for the next four years after being elected head of the country’s FA on … Read more
Football legend, Marvin Morgan has passed on. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Marvin Morgan, the former English Football League star and fashion designer, has died at the age of 38. Shrewsbury player was also known for his fashion label Fresh Ego Kid, worn by several sporting stars. Morgan’s old clubs and team-mates paid tribute to … Read more
Club football returns this weekend after the break due to world cup qualifiers Arsenal would be taking on Liverpool on Saturday among other exciting matches Ekohotblog reports that club football returns this weekend after the hiatus due to the international break where players answered their national call. After an interesting previous week on national … Read more
Cristiano Ronaldo has announced retirement age from playing football. Eko Hot Blog reports that Manchester United Superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed that he would retire from playing football when he feels he is not capable of running, dribbling and shooting. The Portugal captain said this ahead of Man United’s Premier League clash with Liverpool on Sunday. Read … Read more
Arsenal lost to Brentford on Friday night with two goals to nil. Rwanda President, Paul Kagame, has criticized Arsenal Football Club over the poor performances. The African President described himself as “one of the big fans of Arsenal”. He made the criticism at the wake of Arsenal’s lost against the newly promoted Brentford in 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
Former Green Eagles’ goalkeeper and assistant coach of the Super Eagles, Joe Erico is dead. Joe Erico died on Thursday morning at the age of 72 after a brief illness. A former Green Eagles’ goalkeeper and assistant coach of the Super Eagles, Joe Erico is dead. The Late coach reportedly died on Thursday morning at … Read more
Troost-Ekong Joins Watford Ekohotblog, September 29, 2020 William Troost-Ekong, Super Eagles Assistant Captain has been signed for Watford. The club announced the new deal with Troost Ekong on Tuesday. The statement was titled ‘Official: Hornets Sign Troost-Ekong & Youngster Touré’. READ ALSO: Serena Begins Marathon With Exhausting First Step The club said: “A former Netherlands youth … Read more