Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigerian Super Eagles have advanced to the quarter final of the ongoing African Cup of Nations after a 2-0 victory over Cameroon on Saturday. Atlanta talisman, Ademola Lookman bagged a brace to send Nigeria’s West African neighbor Cameroon out of the Continental showpiece. The super eagles will now lock horns … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Saturday in France, received a Nigeria Football token. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, made this known in a statement on Saturday. Editor’s Picks BREAKING: Usman Ododo Sworn In As Governor Of Kogi State Gunmen Abduct Oyo Park Management … Read more
The ongoing AFCON 2023 has undeniably been a spectacle of surprises, setting the stage for a highly competitive tournament. The usual dominance of football powerhouses has given way to a more level playing field, where victory is earned by those most determined. In a departure from expectations, heavyweights like Algeria, Ghana, Tunisia, and Zambia faced … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that, it was a jubilant night for the hosts of the 2023 AFCON, Ivory Coast as they finally confirmed their place in the next round of the tournament after waiting for two days. Ivory Coast, like Ghana, Algeria, Tunisia, and other former winners of the tournament who have crashed out of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Algeria are the latest heavyweights to be knocked out of the 2023 African Cup of Nations as the so called minnows in the competition continue to spring surprises. Algeria were condemned to beat lowly-rated Mauritania today, January 23, to stand a chance of qualifying for the next round of the … Read more
The taskforce consists of eight members tasked with reshaping the global urban sanitation agenda. The Lagos water regulatory body’s boss was said to have been nominated to serve on the taskforce due to her “laudable work.” The taskforce has representatives from six other countries. Eko Hot Blog reports that the International Water Association (IWA) has … Read more
A collision between two buses in central Senegal has left 40 people dead and dozens injured. Eko Hot Blog reports that preliminary investigations suggested that one of the buses suffered a burst tyre and collided head-on with an oncoming bus, officials said. EDITOR’S PICKS US: House Of Reps Bans TikTok From Official Devices Supreme Court … Read more
Two opposition MPs in Senegal have been given six-month jail sentences for kicking a pregnant colleague in the stomach during a budget debate. Eko Hot Blog reports that the male lawmakers attacked Amy Ndiaye after she criticised an opposition religious figure. EDITOR’S PICKS US: House Of Reps Bans TikTok From Official Devices Supreme Court Sets … Read more
England cruised past Senegal to reach the quarter-finals of the World Cup. Eko Hot Blog reports that England have comfortably defeated Senegal 3-0 to set up a much-anticipated clash with France in the quarter-finals of the World Cup in Qatar. EDITOR’S PICKS Giroud Breaks Henry’s 13-year Record As France Thrash Poland 3-1 To Book Quarter-final … Read more
The United States (US) has progressed to the round of 16 as Wales missed out in the Group B at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Eko Hot Blog reports that the US men’s national team beat Iran 1-0 on Tuesday night to book a place in the knockout stages. The Americans came into the … Read more
Senegal became the first African country to qualify for the knockout stage after beating Ecuador 1-2. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Senegal has qualified for the knockout phase of the 2022 World Cup after beating Ecuador 1-2 in a Group A match on Wednesday. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘Best In The World’ — Neymar Hails Casemiro After … Read more
Sadio Mane has reportedly suffered World Cup heartbreak after the Bayern forward picked up a tendon injury just 13 days before it starts. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Senegal star, Sadio Mane has been ruled out of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar after suffering an injury on Tuesday at the Allianz Arena in … Read more
The President Of Napoli Football club has given condition to sign African Players EKO HOT BLOG reports that Aurelio De Laurentiis, Napoli Football club President has said his club will not sign any more African players unless they agree to not play in the Africa Cup of Nations. Senegal defender Kalidou Koulibaly and Cameroon … Read more
Ex-Man Utd Manager Louis Van Gaal Reveals He Has Prostate Cancer. Speaking about his illness for the first time, Van Gaal disclosed that he has been receiving treatment whilst continuing to train the Dutch team but decided not to tell the players in his squad. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the former Manchester United manager, … Read more
African players have become a key influence in numerous important clashes, evidently in their different leagues across the world. Nevertheless, some outstanding African footballers will take the forestage this month when the final round of FIFA World Cup qualification sees five nations book their ticket to Qatar. EKO HOT BLOG has compiled lists of the … Read more
AFCON Hero Sadio Mane Has Stadium Named After Him In Senegal. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Liverpool ace Sadio Mane has been rewarded for helping his country Senegal lift its first-ever Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON title in Cameroon. The 29-year-old striker, who converted the title-winning penalty as the Teranga Lions overcame Egypt in the … Read more
Egypt Targets Revenge In World Cup Play-off After AFCON Final Defeat EKO HOT BLOG reports that Egypt are hoping to avenge their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final defeat at the hands of Senegal when the countries meet again in a decisive two-legged World Cup play-off next month. The Pharaohs fell short of winning a … Read more
After missing a penalty kick during the game that could have sealed the chances of the Senegalese team, Sadio Mane finally had the opportunity to redeem himself, and his team is the 2021 African Cup of All Nations, AFCON 2021. Liverpool’s Sadio Mane had missed a penalty early in the first, blasting straight at the … Read more
AFCON 2021 Final, Livestream Senegal vs Egypt below and also following our Senegal vs Egypt live updates. AFCON 2021 Final: Senegal vs Egypt Live Updates National anthems done and we are about to get underway Referee is Victor Gomes from South Africa Egypt has seven AFCON titles while Senegal are two times finalists (2002 and 2019) … Read more
[BREAKING] AFCON: Egypt Asks For Final Postponement [Here’s Why] EKO HOT BLOG reports that Egypt Assistant Coach Dhia El Sayed has called on the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to postpone the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2021 final until Monday. El Sayed said his team are making the demand because Senegal, their opponents in … Read more