United States goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher has announced her retirement from international football. The 36-year-old, who earned 113 caps, played as the starting goalkeeper during the U.S. team’s World Cup victory in 2019 and their Olympic gold medal win in Paris this summer. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect Biden, Harris … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has praised D’Tigress coach, Rena Wakama, for being named the best coach in women’s basketball at the Paris 2024 Olympics. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Tinubu described the recognition as a testament to Wakama’s exceptional leadership and unwavering commitment to excellence. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘Demonstration Continues’ – Lagos Protest Organizers Declares ‘FG’s Policies Major … Read more
The United States retained its dominance in men’s basketball by clinching the gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, defeating France 98-87 in the final at Bercy Arena. Despite challenges from other top teams like Serbia, Germany, and Canada, the U.S. proved its supremacy once again. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘Demonstration Continues’ – Lagos Protest Organizers … Read more
The USA overcame a challenging first half to secure a 1-0 victory over Brazil in the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament final, thanks to a decisive second-half goal from Mallory Swanson. Swanson, celebrating her 100th cap, scored the match-winning goal in the 57th minute, ensuring the USA topped the podium for a record-extending fifth time. EDITOR’S … Read more
World record holder in the 100m hurdles, Tobi Amusan, is set to compete in the semi-finals at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games today. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Amusan secured her place in the semi-finals on Wednesday by clocking an impressive time of 12.49 seconds, finishing ahead of the USA’s Alaysha Johnson, who came in second … Read more
D’Tigress of Nigeria were eliminated from the 2024 Paris Olympics after an 88-74 quarter-final loss to the United States. EKO HOT BLOG reports that D’Tigress of Nigeria have crashed out of the women’s basketball event at the 2024 Paris Olympics after a valiant effort. The team was defeated 88-74 by the United States in the quarter-final … Read more
Nigeria’s D’Tigress becomes the first African team to reach the Women’s Olympic Basketball quarter-finals with a 79-70 win over Canada. EKO HOT BLOG reports that D’Tigress has made history at the Women’s Olympic Basketball Tournament Paris 2024, becoming the first African team to advance to the quarter-finals. Nigeria achieved this landmark by defeating Canada 79-70, marking a … Read more
The Nigerian Super Falcons lost 1-0 to Spain in the Paris 2024 Women’s Olympic Football tournament, facing Japan next in a crucial match for qualification. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Super Falcons suffered a 1-0 defeat against Spain in their Group C match on Sunday evening in the Paris 2024 Women’s Olympic Football tournament. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the stage is set for an eagerly anticipated moment as Egypt, Morocco, and Mali prepare for the draw of the Men’s Olympic Football Tournament, scheduled to take place in Saint-Denis, Paris, on Wednesday. These African nations secured their spots through impressive performances in last year’s U23 Africa Cup of Nations … Read more
Male athletes will be allowed to compete in Olympic Artistic Swimming events for the first time at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the aquatic sports’ global governing body FINA said on Thursday. Eko Hot Blog reports that The news comes after the International Olympic Committee approved World Aquatics’ request to permit the inclusion of men … Read more