Eko Hot Blog reports that some South African football fans have threatened Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, not to return to his club following his heroics against the country as the Nigerian team progressed to the AFCON 2023 final at the expense of the Bafana Bafana team. It was gathered that some South Africans are … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that there are concerns about the availability of striker, Victor Osimhen for the Super Eagles’ Africa Cup of Nations semi-final clash against South Africa. According to a statement by the team on Monday, the Napoli striker is suffering from abdominal discomfort and has not traveled with the team to Bouaké, the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Football Federation has attributed the Super Eagles’ AFCON quarter-final win to President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. It promised that the team would win the trophy for the President. EDITOR’S PICKS Trailer Driver Falls Off Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Bridge In Lone Accident Tinubu Deploys 140 Officials To Monitor Performance Of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Spanish La Liga club, Cádiz, have sent a message to wish Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali a quick recovery ahead of Nigeria’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, round of 16 tie with Angola on Friday. Cádiz also hailed Nwabali for his performances at the AFCON, labeling the Chippa United … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Executive Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has decided not to extend the contract of Jose Peseiro as Super Eagles coach. This followed a virtual Executive Committee meeting on Friday chaired by NFF President Ibrahim Gusau. Editors Pick Subsidy Palliatives: President Tinubu Wants To Gag Nigerians – Obaseki … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Chairperson of the Nigerian Women’s Football League, Aisha Falode, has clarified that FIFA will still pay the 2023 Women’s World Cup prize money through the country’s federation. FIFA secretary-general, Fatma Samoura following the qualification of Super Falcons to the second round of the Mundial, reportedly said the world’s football … Read more
The NFF have acknowledged its failure in meeting contractual agreements with its national team coaches. Widely criticized for owing coaches under its employ such as Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro alongside Super Falcons counterpart, the NFF have released a statement. According to Ademola Olajire, the Director of Communications for the NFF, admitted the organization … Read more
NFF has announced a date for the 2023 Federation Cup. The football body announced that the Federation Cup will begin in May 2023. The NFF revealed this in a statement at the end of its meeting on Monday night in Abuja. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Football Federation has disclosed that the 2023 … Read more
NFF Gets New President. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ibrahim Musa Gusau has been elected the new President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). Gusau was elected at NFF’s 78th Elective Congress which was held in Benin, the Edo State. EDITOR’S PICK BREAKING: Gunmen Attack Police Station, Kill DCO, Injure DPO BREAKING: Nationwide … Read more
FG has declared League Management Company illegal. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the federal government on Friday declared Shehu Dikko-led’s League Management Company (LMC) an illegal body, banning it with immediate effect. The government also ordered the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to immediately withdraw the operational licence issued to LMC and, constitute an … Read more
Electoral committee has rolled out roadmap for NFF elections EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF)’s electoral committee for September 10, 2022 elections in Benin City, Edo State, has rolled out its time-table for elections. EDITOR’S PICK Tinubu Reveals Meeting Details With Obasanjo In Abeokuta JUST IN: Buhari Swears In RMAFC Chair, Presides … Read more
NFF Confirms Peseiro As Super Eagles Coach, Finidi As Assistant. The appointment is with immediate effect, subject to the signing of agreed terms between the NFF and Mr Peseiro. EDITOR’S PICK SERAP Sues Buhari For Spending N1.48trn On Maintaining Dead Refineries 2023: I’ll Replace Sharing Formula With Production Formula — Peter Obi [JUST IN] 2023: … Read more
A warm up match between Super Eagles and Ecuador has been scheduled for June ahead the 2022 World Cup NFF confirmed the authenticity of this information on Friday EDITOR’S PICK APC Holds Emergency NEC Meeting Wednesday Motorist Esapes Death As Container From Trailer Falls On His Car In Lagos Bandits Shot Two Years Old baby … Read more
The identity of the new Super Eagles head coach has been revealed. Antonio Conceicao is tipped to replace Augustine Eguavoen, who left the role after failing to qualify for the Super Eagles for the 2022 World Cup. EDITOR’S PICK Erik ten Hag Receives Offer From Another Club After Man Utd Talks EPL: Gary Neville Slams … Read more
NFF has sacked the entire Super Eagles Technical Crew following World Cup exit in Abuja. This is coming shortly after the Super Eagles head coach Augustine Eguavoen resigned from his position. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Football Federation ( NFF) has sacked the entire technical crew of the Super Eagles following the failure … Read more
NFF has apologised to aggrieved Nigerians over the Super Eagles’ failure to qualify for World Cup. NFF General Secretary, Dr Mohammed Sanusi, regretted that the team failed to qualify despite the enormous support of the government and Nigerians, who turned out in throngs to fill up the 60,491-capacity Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja. EKO HOT … Read more
NFF has announced the date and venue for Nigeria vs Ghana 2022 World Cup qualifier EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Football Federation on Tuesday confirmed the date of the reverse FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 play-off leg between Nigeria and Ghana to the Confederation of African Football. According to the federation, the second … Read more
NFF Demands Greater Commitment, Improved Performance From Nigerian Referees EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has strongly demanded that the country’s referees and assistant referees up their game in order to become very relevant and indispensable on the international scene. This was the central theme of remarks during the badging of … Read more
The Carthage Eagles of Tunisia defeated the Super Eagles in the round of 16 by 1-0 on Sunday, marking the end of their journey in the tournament EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former aide of the ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Reno Omokri, has stated that President Muhammadu Buhari should be blamed for the defeat suffered … 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