Pele’s Mother, Celeste Arantes, Dies at 101

Celeste Arantes Pele's Mother Dies at 101

Celeste Arantes, the mother of Brazilian football legend Pele, has passed away at the age of 101. The family announced her death in a statement on Friday. Pele’s eldest son, Edinho, paid tribute to his grandmother on social media, saying “Rest in peace, grandma” and sharing a photo of them together. EDITOR’S PICK 12 Internet … Read more

It’s Time For Nigerian Coach To Lead Super Eagles – Odegbami Opens Up

Eko hot blog reports that Segun Odegbami, former international footballer, is advocating for a change in leadership within the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), insisting on the appointment of a Nigerian coach for the Super Eagles. Editor’s pick: Ukraine Offers Grain Donation To Nigeria In Response To Food Price Surge FG Denies Imposing $10 Billion Fine … Read more

Why Saudi Pro League Will Be A Must-Watch Next Season

Former Real Madrid teammates Cristiano Ronaldo and Kareem Benzema

By Udeh John Football is one of the most followed sport in the world and it has reached the Arab nation called Saudi Arabia, whose league is now buzzing with so many top professional players from Europe like Cristiano Ronaldo, Kareem Benzema, Hakeem Ziyech, Ngolo Kante, and Eduoard Mendy. These players made European football league … Read more

Popular Nigerian Footballer Behind The Bars For Sexual Assault

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EkoHotBlog reports that popular Nigerian footballer Akinkunmi Amoo has been convicted and sentenced to one-year imprisonment for sexual assault by the District Court in Denmark. The 20-year-old FC Copenhagen star, who was accused of sexually assaulting three women, was sentenced on Friday, June 23. EDITOR’S PICKS   Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Tuesday, June 27th, 2023 How … Read more

Pele: ‘The World Will Never Forget Him’ – Buhari Mourns Brazil Legend

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Buhari has sent a message to acknowledge the departure of the Brazilian legend. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a press release dated Thursday, December 29, President Muhammadu Buhari mourned Brazil football legend Edson Arantes do Nascimento, popularly known as Pele. Pele died yesterday at age 82 after battling colon cancer for weeks. EDITOR’S PICKS  … Read more

Six Top Quotes From Pele You Should Know

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Here are some interesting Pele’s quotes you should know. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Following the death of football legend, Pele, many Nigerians have taken to social media to pen beautiful tributes. This online media platform earlier reported that Pele died on Thursday, December 29, 2022, after battling clone cancer. EDITOR’S PICKS  10 Interesting Facts … Read more

10 Interesting Facts About The Brazilian Football Legend, Pele

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Here are some interesting facts about Pele you should know. EKO HOT BLOG reports that tributes have continued to pour in for Brazilian football legend, Pele, who died on Thursday at the age of 82. This online media platform earlier reported that the three times World Cup winner had been hospitalized at the Albert Einstein … Read more

Court Sentences Footballer To Two Years Imprisonment For Stealing

Court has sentenced a footballer to two years imprisonment for stealing. EKO HOT BLOG reports that an upper Area Court, sitting in Kasuwan Nama, Jos, on Tuesday, sentenced a 22-year-old footballer, Chimezie Friday, to two years imprisonment for conspiracy, trespass and stealing. A panel of two magistrates, Ghazali Adam and Hyacinth Dolnaan, who sentenced Friday … Read more

Popular Nigerian Footballer Shot Dead

A popular Nigerian footballer has been shot dead. Ekohotblog reports that a popular local Nigerian footballer simply identified as Ogaga has been shot dead by a member of the Agbarho Task Force vigilante in Agbarho, Ughelli North council area of Delta state It was reported that Ogaga, 25, who was among other young men playing … Read more

Footballer Slumps, Dies After Match

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Emergency services were called out to the Regatta Way Sports Ground after the player became “seriously unwell”…  A young footballer, Dylan Rich, of West Bridgford Colts collapsed and died during an FA Youth Cup game in Nottingham, United Kingdom. Rich was taken to hospital in an ambulance after he reportedly suffered a suspected cardiac arrest … Read more

Popular Footballer Found With Human Heads In His Fridge

The footballer identified as Richard Gyamfi a.k.a Fire Man was arrested in the Sunyani Municipality. A popular footballer and sports commentator has been apprehended by the Police after three human heads were found in his fridge.  The footballer identified as Richard Gyamfi a.k.a Fire Man was arrested in the Sunyani Municipality. While confirming the news to Sunyani … Read more