Nigeria’s Super Eagles settled for a 1-1 draw against Benin Republic in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier in Abidjan on Thursday. Gernot Rohr’s team took an early lead through Mohamed Tijani and controlled much of the first half. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect Biden, Harris Set … Read more
Nigeria’s Super Eagles secured their place at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after Rwanda fell 1-0 to Libya on Thursday. The deciding goal was netted by Fahd Saad Mohamed in the 84th minute at Kigali’s Amahoro Stadium, quieting the home crowd and confirming Nigeria’s AFCON berth. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again … Read more
Super Eagles caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen has affirmed that his team has arrived in Abidjan with the goal of defeating the Cheetahs of Benin Republic. While a single point would be sufficient to secure Nigeria’s spot in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations finals in Morocco, Eguavoen stated that the team is focused on taking … Read more
By Fikayo Babalola Nigeria’s Super Eagles have faced backlash from rapper Illbliss over the World Cup qualifiers. Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigerian rapper and actor Illbliss, whose real name is Tobechukwu Ejiofor, has made a scathing comparison, stating that the Super Eagles football team is a mirror image of the country’s ineffective government. Reacting … Read more
Eguavoen has said he will gladly take up the Super Eagles job on a permanent basis if offered to him EKO HOT BLOG reports that Super Eagles interim coach, Austine Eguavoen, has indicated that he will be willing to take up the position of managing the team on a permanent basis. Eguavoen was placed in … Read more
NFF Speaks On Target For Eguavoen With Super Eagles at the ongoing 2021 Africa Cup of Nations EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has said Super Eagles interim coach, Augustine Eguavoen, has only been directed to do his best at the ongoing competition. NFF insisted that it has not set any … Read more
Pinnick Says NFF Sacked Gernot Rohr To Prevent Foreseen Disaster EKO HOT BLOG reports that the President of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), Melvin Amaju Pinnick, says the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), sacked Gernot Rohr to prevent foreseen disaster. According to Amaju, the long-serving Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr was sacked after a collective decision … Read more
NFF has sacked Rohr as Super Eagles coach and appointed a new head. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has sacked Gernot Rohr as the coach of the Super Eagles. The NFF has also appointed its Technical Director, Augustine Eguavoen, to take charge of the team on an interim basis. “This … Read more
Super eagles coach, Gernot Rohr has revealed that he’s more focused on the upcoming 2022 World Cup qualifiers match between Nigeria’s national team and Central African Republic (CAR) than his unpaid salaries You will recall that Ekohotblog reported that the Nigeria’s national team coach is being owed 8 months salary by the country’s football federation … Read more
The head coach of Nigeria’s national team, Gernot Rohr is being owed eight months salary by Nigeria football Federation (NFF) Ekohotblog reports that the German hasn’t been paid since February while he’s been left to train the super eagles team for their 2022 world cup qualifying match against Central African Republic this week and the … Read more
The 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers fast approaching There are concerns that in Ndidi’s absence due to injury or unforeseen circumstances, the Super Eagles may be exposed. Ahead of the 2022 World Cup qualifiers, former Nigerian midfielder, Emmanuel Amuneke has advised Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr to search for a player that can be a … Read more
Born March 20, 1999 in Owerri, Iwuala’s historic debut came just a week after his 22nd birthday and he will now aim for a better performance, plus probably a goal, if he gets the chance to start again for the Super Eagles Super Eagles’ coach, Gernot Rohr has revealed how he discovered new kid on … Read more
From a base of high expectations, Rohr has managed to create an atmosphere of considerable optimism around Nigeria these past years His players prepare to storm camp ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Benin Republic and Lesotho. His unwavering trust in youth and willingness to get creative with his tactics have given … Read more
The Nigerian male national team will be back in serious footballing business in the coming weeks as the first FIFA international break will see professional players starring for their various countries. Gernot Rohr will execute his first and second assignment Rohr and his players will entertain Benin Republic and Lesotho in the 2022 Africa Cup … Read more
Ex-Super Eagles Player, Daniel Amokachi has criticized the Nigeria Football Federation for including $2m as compensation clause in Super Eagles head coach, Gernot Rohr’s contract, EKO HOT BLOG gathered. The Super Eagles Coach took charge of the three-time African champions in 2016, and penned an extension early this year. “For the administration to bring somebody … Read more
12th December, 2020 Ex-Super Eagle player , Emmanuel Amunike has emphatically revealed he can never accept to work under Super Eagles technical adviser, Gernot Rohr, as his Assistant. Coach Amunike has been heavily linked to replace Gernot Rohr as Super Eagles Coach, in recent times. But Rohr only agreed to another two-year deal early in … Read more
EKOHOTBLOG, 25TH NOVEMBER, 2020 The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare has given the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) the marching orders to hold Super Eagles head coach , Gernot Rohr to the higher standards He made the statement following the team’s dismal two-leg draw against Sierra Leone in the 2022 AFCON Africa Cup … Read more
EKOHOTBLOG, 3RD NOVEMBER, 2020 Super Eagles Head Coach, Gernot Rohr has invited 24 players to camp for their upcoming fixtures. GOALKEEPERS Daniel Akpeyi (Kaizer Chiefs, South Africa) Maduka Okoye (Sparta Rotterdam, The Netherlands) Sebastien Osigwe (FC Lugano, Switzerland) DEFENDERS Kenneth Omeruo (Leganes, Spain) Leon Balogun (Glasgow Rangers, Scotland) Chidozie Awaziem (FC Boavista, Portugal) William … Read more
Super Eagles head coach, Gernot Rohr has arranged the Super Eagles’ roster for the quick-double 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture against the Leone Stars of Sierra Leone this month. Gernot Rohr has listed team captain Ahmed Musa, vice-captain William Ekong and veteran defender Kenneth Omeruo in his 24-man Super Eagle’s roster for the 2021 … Read more
The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) is yet to agree on how much Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr should earn under the terms of his proposed new contract NFF president Amaju Pinnick has said. Rohr currently earns a tax-free monthly salary of $55,000 on his current contract which runs out in June. The NFF has already … Read more