Italian top seed Jannik Sinner secured a 6-4, 6-4 victory over American Taylor Fritz to edge closer to the ATP Tour Finals semi-finals. The 23-year-old world number one fought off strong resistance from Fritz, clinching his second win in front of a home crowd in Turin. Sinner, who triumphed over Fritz in the US Open … Read more
Nigeria’s formidable squad arrived confidently at Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny on Tuesday, with only Spain-based forward Sadiq Umar expected to join them. A total of 22 players were set to begin the team’s first training session ahead of their highly anticipated Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against neighbouring Benin Republic on Thursday. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel … Read more
Newcastle United icon Alan Shearer has highlighted two potential Premier League clubs that could attract Jose Mourinho if he returns to England. Mourinho has expressed interest in coming back to English football, where he’s already had multiple managerial stints. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect Biden, Harris Set To Congratulate … Read more
Music executive Don Jazzy has responded to the news of his newly established football club, Supremos FC, joining the Lagos Liga 2024. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Don Jazzy made headlines several months ago when a foreign investor acquired his record label, Mavins. Following this major development, he has now ventured into the world of … Read more
Britain’s Daniel Dubois destroyed Anthony Joshua’s dream of becoming a three-time heavyweight world champion with a fifth-round knockout to retain his IBF belt at a packed Wembley Stadium on Saturday. Dubois dropped his compatriot to the canvas in the opening round with a stinging right, the referee delivering a standing eight count. The 27 year-old … Read more
At UFC 305, South African fighter Dricus Du Plessis successfully defended his middleweight title by defeating Nigerian-born Israel Adesanya via submission in the fourth round. This highly anticipated grudge match, driven by pre-fight tensions related to race and identity, saw Du Plessis secure victory with a rear-naked choke. EDITOR’S PICKS Focus on Hard Work, Not … Read more
Nigerian sprinters Favour Ofili and Samuel Ogazi, along with shot put thrower Chukwuebuka Enekwechi, have made significant strides in the latest World Athletics rankings following the Paris 2024 Olympics. Ofili, who secured sixth place in the women’s 200m, has ascended to eighth in the global 200m rankings, establishing herself as the leading African athlete in … Read more
Erik ten Hag has admitted that Manchester United are not fully prepared for their Premier League opener against Fulham on Friday night. Ten Hag confirmed that recent signings Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui will be included in the squad for Fulham’s visit to Old Trafford, but Joshua Zirkzee and teenage defender Leny Yoro will … Read more
Former Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino is set to become the new head coach of the US Men’s National Team (USMNT), according to multiple reports. This decision follows the dismissal of former coach Gregg Berhalter after the USMNT’s disappointing group-stage exit in the recent Copa América. Football journalist Fabrizio Romano confirmed the news … Read more
Conor Gallagher is set to resume training at Chelsea’s Cobham facility on Wednesday after returning to London from a trip to Atletico Madrid, where his potential transfer remains uncertain. The 24-year-old England international was in Madrid for five days, staying in a hotel and visiting Atletico Madrid’s Metropolitano Stadium as part of a planned £33 … Read more
D’Tigress, Olympics 2024, Nigeria, John Enoh, women’s basketball, quarterfinals, USA, African sports, historic achievement, sports news EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigeria’s Sports Minister, John Enoh, praised the impact of Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, at the 2024 Olympics, despite their journey ending before the finals. The team had a strong performance in the group stage, … Read more
Nigeria is set to contend for medals in the long jump event at the Olympic Games with three athletes. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigeria is poised to secure a medal in the long jump at the ongoing Olympic Games, as three Nigerian athletes—Ese Brume, Ruth Usoro, and Prestina Ochonogor—are competing in the event’s final for … Read more
Favour Ofili qualifies for the 200m final at the 2024 Paris Olympics, reigniting Nigeria’s medal hopes with a season’s best time of 22.05s. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigeria’s Favour Ofili was in tears after she stormed into the final of the 200m race at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Ofili qualified for the final by securing … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Lautaro Martinez scored an extra-time winner as Argentina defeated Colombia 1-0 to claim a record 16th Copa America title at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday. A poor game marred by security and crowd issues, resulting in an 82-minute delay, was decided by Martinez’s quality finish — his fifth goal of the … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that Premier League club Aston Villa has pulled off a significant coup in the transfer market by finalizing a deal to acquire talented midfielder Nicolò Zaniolo. The club reportedly hammered out a verbal agreement with AS Roma, sealing a comprehensive package valued at €27 million, inclusive of add-ons. The deal’s structure outlines an … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that Premier League giants Chelsea FC and Southampton FC reportedly engage in advanced talks to finalize a deal for highly-rated midfielder Romeo Lavia. The potential transfer holds a value of £50 million, with additional add-ons under discussion. Both clubs reportedly progress smoothly in the negotiation process, aiming to announce the signing this week. … Read more
Week 42 Pool result For 22 Apr – UK 2022/2023 – Pool Agent (UK Football) can be accessed below EKO HOT BLOG reports that the week 42 pool fixtures are for forty-nine (49) football matches for UK football 2022/2023 from the pool agent. Week Number: 42 Season: UK 2022/2023 Match Date: 22-Apr-2023 We publish Football Pools Results upon full-time … Read more
A rematch with Usyk has now been confirmed by his promoter, Eddie Hearn. Anthony Joshua has insisted that a fight against Tyson Fury could still happen in the future, even without his world heavyweight titles. Joshua lost his WBA, IBF and WBO belts to Oleksandr Usyk via a unanimous decision at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium … Read more
The Ukrainian almost knocked him down in the final seconds, but won via unanimous decision… Former World Heavyweight Champion, Anthony Joshua was taken to hospital for assessment following his loss to Oleksandr Usyk on Saturday night. The British-Nigerian boxer is suspected to have suffered eye socket damage. Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, has revealed that he … Read more
The Red Devils were handed a lifeline in stoppage time though after being awarded a penalty but… Former Aston Villa boss, Tim Sherwood, has blamed Cristiano Ronaldo for Bruno Fernandes’ penalty miss during Manchester United 1-0 loss to Aston Villa at Old Trafford on Saturday. Sherwood believes that the arrival of Ronaldo put extra pressure … Read more