Victor Osimhen celebrates 26th birthday with a Lamborghini Urus gift. Obafemi Martins blesses the car in a traditional Nigerian ritual. Osimhen’s birthday is widely celebrated, with tributes from the Super Eagles and CAF. Victor Osimhen, the Super Eagles striker, celebrated his 26th birthday on Sunday, and it seems he received a special gift, a … Read more
Biography, Parents, Net Worth, Salary, Girlfriend, Career and More Ademola Lookman Olajade Alade Aylola Lookman, born on 20 October 1997, is a professional footballer who currently plays as a forward for Serie A club Atalanta and the Nigerian national team. Born in England to Nigerian parents, Lookman has quickly become one of the most exciting … Read more
Former Super Eagles striker Obafemi Martins has boldly claimed that he was faster than football’s most renowned speedsters, including Cristiano Ronaldo, Thierry Henry, and Kylian Mbappe, during his illustrious playing career. The former Inter Milan forward made the statement during an interview with ESPN at the CAF Awards in Morocco on Monday when asked to … Read more
Ademola Lookman has shared his joy and gratitude after being named the 2024 CAF Men’s Player of the Year. The Nigerian forward received the prestigious award during a glamorous ceremony held on Monday night in Marrakech, Morocco. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal Seat Vacant Following Ibori-Suenu’s Defection to APC Retired Principals Call for … Read more
Super Eagles and Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman has been named the 2024 CAF Player of the Year, continuing Nigeria’s dominance in African football. The 27-year-old succeeds compatriot Victor Osimhen, marking the first back-to-back wins for Nigerians since the 1990s. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal Seat Vacant Following Ibori-Suenu’s Defection to APC Retired Principals … 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
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has expressed its unwavering support for Ademola Lookman and Chiamaka Nnadozie as they compete for top accolades at the CAF Player of the Year awards. Lookman is a key contender in the men’s category, while Nnadozie has been nominated in the women’s category. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again … Read more
Nigeria Football Federation President, Ibrahim Gusau, has pledged greater support for women’s football in the country, including plans to require Nigeria Premier Football League clubs to establish female teams. This commitment follows the Super Falcons’ commendable performance in their 2-1 loss to France. Speaking after the match against Les Bleues in Angers, Gusau expressed his … Read more
Super Eagles stars William Troost-Ekong and Ademola Lookman, who were initially nominated for the prestigious 2024 FIFPRO World XI, have missed out on the final shortlist. The FIFPRO World XI is one of football’s most celebrated honours, designed to recognize the best starting XI of the world’s top-performing players over the past year. Unlike the … Read more
Super Eagles head coach Augustine Eguavoen has named a 30-man squad as preparations intensify for the African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2025 qualifiers. The CHAN, now in its 8th edition, is a tournament exclusively for players who compete in their country’s domestic leagues under standard contracts. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes … Read more
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has assigned match officials from Togo to oversee the first-leg encounter of the 8th African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifying tie between the senior B teams of Ghana and Nigeria. The match is set to take place at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday, December 22, 2024. The return leg … Read more
Monday Odigie, the coach of Bendel Insurance Football Club of Benin, has resigned from his position following a disappointing 2-3 loss to Rangers International of Enugu last Sunday. Sources revealed that Odigie submitted his resignation letter to Club Secretary, Mr. Charles Ihimekpen, shortly after the defeat. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation … 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 Chairman of the Anambra State Football Association (ANSFA), Chikelue “General” Iloenyosi, has called on Zone 13 of the Nigeria Police in Ukpo to conduct a thorough investigation into the troubling arrest of Nigerian women’s football icon, Maureen Mmadu. Iloenyosi condemned the reported invasion of the Maureen Mmadu Kiddies Academy (MMKA) in Ozubulu, during which … Read more
Edo Queens fell to a heartbreaking 3-1 loss against DR Congo’s TP Mazembe in the first semi-final of the CAF Women’s Champions League on Tuesday. Despite taking a 1-0 lead, the Nigerian champions conceded a late equalizer in the 90th minute, forcing the match into extra time, where TP Mazembe capitalized to secure their place … Read more
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled the top five nominees in the men’s categories for the 2024 CAF Awards. Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman and goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali have made the final shortlist for the prestigious Player of the Year and Goalkeeper of the Year awards, respectively. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise … Read more
Manchester United’s reported pursuit of Napoli striker Victor Osimhen has ignited excitement among fans, with the club exploring a potential swap deal involving Joshua Zirkzee. The 25-year-old Nigerian forward, currently on loan at Galatasaray, has been in sensational form this season, scoring eight goals and registering four assists in just nine appearances for the Turkish … Read more
Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman and goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali have both been included in the final five-man shortlist for the 2024 CAF Player and Goalkeeper of the Year awards, while defender William Troost-Ekong missed out on the final cut. CAF revealed the top five nominees in each category on Monday, three weeks after releasing the … Read more
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has affirmed that the late Rashidi Yekini will always be Nigeria’s greatest striker, regardless of whether he surpasses or breaks Yekini’s goal-scoring record. Osimhen, who has scored 23 goals for the national team, is currently 14 goals away from equaling the legendary Yekini’s record of 37 goals, which remains the … 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