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
Rivers United extended their unbeaten run to seven matches with a 2-0 victory over Shooting Stars in Port Harcourt on Thursday. After a goalless first half, where both teams missed several chances, Rivers United broke the deadlock in the 51st minute with a goal from Aniekeme Okon. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of … Read more
Rivers United currently sits atop the NPFL standings provisionally after securing a 2-0 victory against Enyimba today in Port Harcourt. The match was a notable encounter between former Super Eagles player Finidi George, who is now the head coach of Rivers United, and his former assistant at Enyimba, Yemi Olanrewaju. In the end, Finidi emerged … Read more
Enugu Rangers were held to a goalless draw by Sporting Lagos, maintaining their lead at the top of the table. Enyimba’s 4-1 win over Rivers United and Remo Stars’ victory narrowed the gap. Sporting Lagos, despite unbeaten home record, are still battling relegation. Eko Hot Blog reports that League leaders Enugu Rangers were held to … Read more
Stanley Eguma expressed disbelief at being removed as Rivers United’s coach. He cited consistent continental participation and a recent NPFL title win as evidence of his success. Eguma plans to take a break and spend time with his family before considering his next coaching opportunity. Eko Hot Blog reports that Stanley Eguma boasted about elevating … Read more
The police spokesperson, Daniel Ndukwe, said two men traveling with Eguma alerted them of the ambush Enugu State police command has confirmed the kidnap of Rivers United coach Stanley Eguma, the longest-serving coach in Nigeria’s Football League (NFL) by Gunmen, EKO HOT BLOG gathered. In a statement on Thursday, the police said the abduction of … Read more
On Sunday, February 14, 2021, the focus of many football fans was on the big game at the Enyimba international stadium. Two of some of Nigeria’s finest clubs, Enyimba FC of Aba and their neighbors, Rivers United of Port Harcourt went to battle in what was the biggest game in Nigeria at the weekend … Read more
Enyimba of Aba, Rivers United Enyimba of Aba and Rivers United yesterday restored some pride in Nigerian club football when they advanced to the final qualifying rounds of the CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup respectively. Nigeria entered four teams in CAF competitions this season, but Plateau United (Champions League) and Kano Pillars (Confederation Cup) … Read more