World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Nigeria, Others Face Elimination Nigeria’s hopes hang in balance, must win crucial upcoming matches. Several African giants risk elimination with four rounds left. As the race for the 2026 FIFA World Cup intensifies, African giants Egypt and Morocco are edging closer to securing their places at the tournament in the United … Read more
The boat, carrying around 80 people, resulted in only 11 survivors, with 9 of them being from Mali. The tragedy occurred last week but was formally confirmed by Mali’s Ministry of Malians Abroad on Thursday. The ministry has deployed a crisis unit to monitor the situation and assist the affected individuals. At least 69 people, … Read more
Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) hosts Morocco, defending champions Ivory Coast, and Nigeria’s Super Eagles are expected to headline the top-seeded nations for the 2025 tournament draw, scheduled for January 27 in Rabat. A Confederation of African Football (CAF) official, speaking anonymously to AFP, indicated that the latest FIFA world rankings would likely determine the … Read more
Nigeria has overtaken Côte d’Ivoire as the country with the most Confederation of African Football (CAF) Men’s Player of the Year titles, following Ademola Lookman’s triumph at the 2024 CAF Awards. EkoHotBlog reports that the prestigious event took place on Monday night in Marrakesh, Morocco. EDITOR’S PICK Ademola Lookman Crowned African Footballer of the year … Read more
Ademola Lookman has achieved a remarkable milestone in his football career by clinching the prestigious CAF African Player of the Year award. The announcement was made during the 2024 CAF Awards ceremony held in Marrakech, Morocco, on Monday night EKOHOTBLOG can exclusively report. This victory marks a significant moment for Nigerian football, as Lookman succeeds … Read more
The Super Falcons, Nigeria’s national women’s football team, have been honored as the National Team of the Year at the 2024 CAF Awards held in Morocco. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ibrahim Musa Gusau, President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), accepted the award on behalf of the team. In his acceptance speech, Gusau thanked the … Read more
With anticipation building for the prestigious CAF Awards, Nigerian athletes and teams are poised to make a significant impact across multiple categories. Top Contenders for Player of the Year Ademola Lookman is in contention for the Men’s Player of the Year award, facing stiff competition from Africa’s finest. On the women’s side, Chiamaka Nnadozie represents … Read more
Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman and Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie are leading Nigeria’s bid for honours at this year’s CAF Awards, having made the final shortlist in their respective categories. The awards will be presented on Monday in Marrakesh, Morocco. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect Biden, Harris Set … Read more
Super Falcons stars Rasheedat Ajibade and Chiamaka Nnadozie headline Nigeria’s nominees for the 2024 CAF Awards, as the African football governing body unveiled the women’s category nominees ahead of the December 16 ceremony in Marrakech, Morocco. Nigeria dominated the nominations with 13 representatives across various categories, including Ajibade, the Atletico Madrid forward, and Nnadozie, the … Read more
The lineup for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is now complete, with Mozambique securing the final spot after a 2-1 victory over Guinea-Bissau. The tournament, scheduled to kick off in December next year, will be hosted by Morocco, who automatically qualify as the host nation. The competition will showcase a dynamic mix of … Read more
Former Super Falcons striker Desire Oparanozie has praised Edo Queens following their thrilling victory over Mamelodi Sundowns on Saturday. Edo Queens, making their debut in the CAF Women’s Champions League, needed at least a draw in their final Group B match to secure a spot in the semi-finals. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again … Read more
Edo Queens were held to a goalless draw by Egypt’s FC Masar on Wednesday in their second Group B match at the 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League in Morocco, leaving their semifinal hopes hanging by a thread. The Nigerian and West African champions remain at the top of the group with four points, level with … 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
Remo Stars Football Club of Ikenne were eliminated from the 2024/2025 African Champions League on Sunday after falling 2-3 on aggregate to AS FAR Rabat in Morocco during the first preliminary round. The 2023/2024 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) runners-up had secured a 2-1 victory in the first leg at home on Aug. 18, but … Read more
France defeats Egypt 3-1 in extra time to reach the Olympics men’s football final, where they will face Spain; Egypt and Morocco will compete for the bronze medal. EKO HOT BLOG reports that France advanced to the final of the 2024 Olympics men’s football after a dramatic semi-final clash with Egypt on Monday, August 5. Despite … Read more
The Federal Government has reduced allowances for Nigerian scholars abroad by 12.7%, citing economic crises, with students reporting unpaid stipends for eight months. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Education, has announced a 12.7% reduction in allowances for foreign scholars currently stranded in countries such as Russia, Morocco, and … Read more
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations postponement reports are denied by the CAF. Official decisions on AFCON and the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations are pending, leading to uncertainty. Criticism surrounds the scheduling overlap with the African Football League, raising concerns about players fatigue. Eko Hot Blog reports that The Confederation of African Football, CAF, … Read more
The Eagles of Mali beat Super Eagles of Nigeria 2-0, with goals from El Bilal Toure and Kamory Doumbia. Nigeria’s interim coach, George Finidi, faced his first defeat since taking over. Despite their higher FIFA ranking, Nigeria suffered a defeat to Mali in the friendly match. Eko Hot Blog reports that The Eagles of Mali … Read more
Super Eagles beats Ghana 2-1 in friendly match in Morocco. Goals by Dessers and Lookman secure Nigeria’s win. Interim coach Finidi leads team in ongoing manager hunt. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Super Eagles of Nigeria secured a 2-1 victory against the Black Stars of Ghana in a friendly match held in Morocco. A first-half … Read more
The Nigerian Super Eagles experienced a significant drop in squad market value, falling from 12th to 13th globally with a decrease of €121m. Despite this decline, they remain the most valuable team in Africa, surpassing Ivory Coast and Morocco, who rank second and third respectively in the continent. England maintains its position as the world’s … Read more