Nigeria face South Africa in a must-win World Cup qualifier. Kick-off set for 5:00 p.m. Nigerian time in Bloemfontein. Nwabali starts in goal; Ekong leads as captain. Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has announced his starting XI for Nigeria’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against South Africa. Eko Hot Blog reports that the … Read more
Arokodare scores on his home debut to seal vital win for Nigeria. Super Eagles face must-win clash vs South Africa on Tuesday. Osimhen doubtful after limping off with leg injury. New Wolverhampton Wanderers striker, Tolu Arokodare, was the hero as the Super Eagles edged Rwanda with a narrow 1-0 win in Uyo. The 23-year-old grabbed … Read more
World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Nigeria, Others Face Elimination Nigeria’s hopes hang in balance, must win crucial upcoming matches. Several African giants risk elimination with four rounds left. As the race for the 2026 FIFA World Cup intensifies, African giants Egypt and Morocco are edging closer to securing their places at the tournament in the United … Read more
13 of 23 Super Eagles players now in camp for World Cup qualifiers. Full squad expected to arrive by Wednesday morning. Nigeria faces Rwanda on Friday and South Africa next Monday. The number of Super Eagles players in camp has risen to 13 as Nigeria ramps up preparations for the crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup … Read more
NFF President Ibrahim Gusau optimistic despite Super Eagles’ slow start in World Cup qualifiers. Super Eagles sit fifth in Group C after three draws and one defeat. Gusau confident the team can recover and qualify for the 2026 World Cup. Nigeria Football Federation President Ibrahim Gusau remains optimistic about the Super Eagles’ chances of qualifying … Read more
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
Arsenal are reportedly planning to make a move for Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen in January, amid Bukayo Saka’s injury setback. – The Gunners may activate Osimhen’s £66m release clause at Napoli, but will need to negotiate with both Napoli and Galatasaray, where he’s currently on loan. – Arsenal’s interest in Osimhen has intensified due to … Read more
Nigeria’s home-based Super Eagles have booked their spot in the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN) after an impressive 3-1 victory over Ghana’s Black Galaxies at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo, on Saturday. After a goalless stalemate in the first leg in Accra, the Eagles B dominated the second leg with an explosive first-half performance that … Read more
Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho is set to depart Spanish La Liga club Sevilla in January following a disappointing six-month stint at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán Stadium. Iheanacho, who joined from Leicester City last summer, has struggled to make an impact at Sevilla, finding himself behind Isaac Romero in the striker pecking order, despite Romero’s … Read more
The market value of Taiwo Awoniyi, the 27-year-old striker for both Nottingham Forest and the Super Eagles, has dropped by €6 million, according to the latest player valuations released on Monday by the football statistics platform Transfermarkt. Awoniyi’s value has decreased from €28 million to €22 million in just three months, marking a significant decline … 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’s exceptional performances for Atalanta and the Nigerian national team have significantly elevated his profile in international football. His recent accolade as the 2024 African Player of the Year underscores his growing influence on the field EkoHotBlog can reliably inform. EDITOR’S PICK Man Seeks Justice After Being Shot By Stray Police Bullet Seduction Goes … 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
With anticipation building for the prestigious CAF Awards, Nigerian athletes and teams are poised to make a significant impact across multiple categories. Top Contenders for Player of the Year Ademola Lookman is in contention for the Men’s Player of the Year award, facing stiff competition from Africa’s finest. On the women’s side, Chiamaka Nnadozie represents … Read more
Former Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Petit has urged the Gunners to make a surprise move for Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen in January. Although Arsenal has been heavily linked with a £70m move for Juventus forward Dusan Vlahovic, Petit believes his former club could opt for Osimhen, who is currently on loan at Galatasaray from Napoli. … Read more
Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman and Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie are leading Nigeria’s bid for honours at this year’s CAF Awards, having made the final shortlist in their respective categories. The awards will be presented on Monday in Marrakesh, Morocco. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect Biden, Harris Set … Read more
Super Eagles and Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has successfully undergone surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right hand. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian shot-stopper confirmed the success of the procedure on Wednesday, expressing his gratitude to the medical team and promising to support his teammates as he focuses on his recovery. EDITOR’S … Read more
As the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) considers hiring a foreign coach for the Super Eagles, former national team coach Samson Siasia has argued that the country does not need a foreigner at the helm. Siasia, who previously managed Nigeria’s U-20 and U-23 teams, also urged his former teammate, Austine Eguavoen, to officially step down as … Read more
Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen are poised to reward Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface with an upgraded contract extending his stay at the club until 2029, amid reported interest from Manchester United. According to Sky Germany, Leverkusen is in advanced talks with the 23-year-old to extend his current deal, which runs until 2028. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity … Read more
Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho has commended Super Eagles striker David Okereke for achieving a unique milestone by becoming the first player to score against three different teams under Mourinho’s management. Okereke found the net with a first-half equalizer during Gaziantep’s 3-1 defeat at the Ulker Stadium Sukru Saracoglu on Monday. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs … Read more