Nantes manager Antoine Kombouaré has confirmed that Moses Simon is fit to play in Sunday’s Ligue 1 match against Olympique Marseille. The Nigerian winger missed Nantes’ 3-1 away defeat to Strasbourg last week due to a minor knee injury but resumed training this week and is ready to return. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel Sorry For … Read more
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have reportedly decided to abandon their pursuit of Napoli striker Victor Osimhen this summer. According to French publication *L’Equipe*, PSG shifted their focus after securing the signing of Desire Doue from Rennes. With Goncalo Ramos currently sidelined due to injury, PSG manager Luis Enrique is expected to rely on Randal Kolo Muani … Read more
Manchester United can participate in the Europa League if they qualify. UEFA’s new rules prevent teams owned by the same owners from competing in the same tournaments. Discussions have taken place to address the matter and assure their eligibility. Eko Hot Blog reports that Manchester United will be permitted to compete in the Europa League … Read more
Vincent Enyeama was among the four goalkeepers to have scored in the Champions League. Enyeama achieved this milestone with a penalty kick while playing for Hapoel Tel Aviv against Olympic Lyon in 2010. Others goalkeeper scorers are Ivan Provedel, Sinan Bolat, and Hans-Jorg Butt. Eko Hot Blog reports that Vincent Enyeama, the former Super Eagles … Read more
By John Udeh Eko Hot Blog reports that, in a stunning development, Benjamin Mendy has made his triumphant return to football by signing with Ligue 1 club Lorient as their new left back. The deal, which has been confirmed by both parties, will see Mendy don the orange jersey until June 2025. Mendy’s comeback follows … Read more
PSG put 15 players up for sale ….Mauro Icardi, Presnel Kimpembe and Gini Wijnaldum are also free to leave the French Ligue 1 champions this summer. EDITOR’S PICK: BREAKING: INEC Declares PDP’s Adeleke Osun Gov-Elect BREAKING: Yemi Osinbajo Undergoes Leg Surgery Governor Sanwo-Olu Charges Officials Over Poaching Of State Athletes EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
Transfer: Dembele joins French Ligue1 side ….I have come to Brest because I saw that the project presented by (sporting director) Greg Lorenzi was good. EDITOR’S PICK: BREAKING: Firm Announces Annual Tonnes Of Plastic Waste Generated In Lagos JUST IN: LASG Partners ELCA To Produce 128 Young Filmmakers Fresh Graduate JUST IN: Lagos To Demolish … Read more
Emerson Palmieri, Chelsea defender has revealed that he rejected the chance to return to Chelsea during the January transfer window as he “promised” Lyon that he would finish the season at the Ligue 1 club. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the 27-year-old has been an important player for Lyon during the 2021-22 campaign, making 23 … Read more
La Liga president Javier Tebas claims Lionel Messi’s departure had ‘zero’ financial impact Tebas went on to defend the Spanish League’s status, particularly highlighting their $1.4 billion deal with ESPN despite Messi’s departure. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Liga president, Javier Tebas has revealed that Lionel Messi’s departure from Barcelona last summer has ‘zero’ financial … 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
Nantes claim massive Ligue 1 win in PSG’s backyard Moses Simon nets fifth goal of the season Nantes one point shy of safety PSG fail to go top of the league Super Eagles forward Moses Simon has taken to social media to share his thrill on Nantes’ huge 2-1 win over PSG in Ligue 1 … Read more
These are fixtures for La Liga, Serie A and Ligue 1 to be played from today till Monday Real Madrid will be without a lot of players Juventus will be welcoming AS Roma EKO HOT BLOG La Liga Real Madrid will be without a lot of players with players like Sergio Ramos, Eder Militao, Eden … Read more
EKOHOTBLOG, 10TH NOVEMBER, 2020 After an exciting weekend, we shall take a look at Premier league, serie A, Ligue 1, Bundesliga and La Liga team of the week. Bundesliga team of the week. Goalkeeper: Casteels. Defenders: Guerreiro, knoche, Boyata and Trimmel. Midfielders: Barkok, Cunha, Kruse and Becker. Forwards: Alario and Gonzalez. Ligue 1 team … Read more
Neymar paid tribute to late basketball legend Kobe Bryant with a goal celebration in Paris St-Germain’s win at Lille. Confirmation of the five-time NBA champion’s death in a helicopter crash came during the Ligue 1 game. Neymar gave PSG the lead with a 20-yard curling effort in the first half. After scoring a second-half penalty, he … Read more
Paris Saint-Germain defender Marquinhos has extended his contract with the French champions until June 2024, the club announced on Monday. The 25-year-old Brazilian, who joined the capital side from Roma in 2013, has played 271 games for PSG and won 14 major trophies including five Ligue 1 titles. Marquinhos told AFP last year that he … Read more
In-form Nigerian forward, Victor Osimhen, has been included in Ligue 1’s team of the mid-season by reputable French publication, France Football beating Kylian Mbappe to the list. The Lille forward has been in form in the French league since joining in the summer from Belgian side Sporting Charleroi scoring 14 goals in 25 appearances in … Read more
Paris Saint-Germain on Friday in the Ligue 1 match fixtures were Suffered 2-1 defeat at the hands of rock-bottom Dijon. Coach Thomas Tuchel accused his expensively-assembled team of “being too passive and not playing together.” It was the third loss of the Ligue 1 season for the French champions who could also see their lead … Read more
Lille striker, Victor Osimhen, has been named the French Ligue 1 Player of the Month for September 2019. The Super Eagles star, who joined Lille this summer from Sporting Charleroi, won 45% of the vote to finish ahead of Monaco’s Islam Slimani (37%) and Nantes’ Nicolas Pallois (18%). Osimhen was involved in four goals (2 … Read more
French Ligue 1 giant has appointed former Olympique de Marseille and AS Roma coach Rudi Garcia as their new manager on Monday. The appointment was confirmed through the club Statement on its official website, “Olympique Lyonnais confirms the appointment of Rudi Garcia as coach starting today,” adding that he had signed a contract until 2021. … Read more
Nigeria forward Victor Osimhen has been nominated for French Ligue 1 player of the month for September. Osimhen made the shortlist that also has Algerian forward, Islam Slimani, who plays for Monaco and Nantes’ Nicolas Pallois. The 20-year-old scored two goals in four league appearances for Lille in September. He was on target in Lille … Read more