Injury Concerns: Osimhen May Miss AFCON Semi Final Clash Against South Africa

Eko Hot Blog reports that there are concerns about the availability of striker, Victor Osimhen for the Super Eagles’ Africa Cup of Nations semi-final clash against South Africa. According to a statement by the team on Monday, the Napoli striker is suffering from abdominal discomfort and has not traveled with the team to Bouaké, the … Read more

AFCON Semi-finals Fixtures, Kick-Off Time As South Africa Knockout Cape Verde

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that it is going to be the Super Eagles of Nigeria vs Bafana Bafana of South Africa in one of the two semi-finals at the 2023 AFCON in Ivory Coast. South Africa battled with a resilient Cape Verdean side for 120 minutes in the quarter-finals of the 2023 AFCON without conceding nor … Read more

‘Renewed Hope’: Super Eagles Will Win AFCON Trophy For Tinubu – NFF

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Football Federation has attributed the Super Eagles’ AFCON quarter-final win to President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. It promised that the team would win the trophy for the President. EDITOR’S PICKS Trailer Driver Falls Off Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Bridge In Lone Accident Tinubu Deploys 140 Officials To Monitor Performance Of … Read more

AFCON: DR Congo Knocks Out Guinea, Joins Super Eagles In Semi-Finals

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that the 2023 AFCON journey is over for Guinea as they couldn’t handle a spirited DR Congo in the quarter-final round of the tournament. Following the four-goal thriller, DR Congo became the second side to qualify for the 2023 AFCON semi-finals after the Super Eagles of Nigeria. EDITOR’S PICKS Trailer Driver Falls … Read more

AFCON: ‘If Nigeria Wins Trophy, We Are Dead, We Can’t Allow Them’ – Ghana’s Football Fan Laments [VIDEO]

Eko Hot Blog reports that a Ghanaian YouTube personality and content creator, Bernard Kwadwo Amoafo, also known as Kwadwo Sheldon, has insisted they cannot allow Nigeria’s Super Eagles to win the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. According to Sheldon, if Nigeria wins the AFCON trophy, Ghanaians are ‘dead’. Editor’s Picks  Financial Stability: CBN Introduces Fresh … Read more

Super Eagles Won’t Boycott Training Amid Unpaid Bonuses, Says Kenneth Omeruo

Eko Hot Blog reports in the midst of ongoing speculations surrounding unpaid bonuses for the Super Eagles at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, Nigerian defender Kenneth Omeruo has clarified that the team remains committed to their training and upcoming matches. EDITOR’S PICK: Kano Hisbah Arrests 52 Keke Riders Over Alleged Immoral Haircuts And Unlawful … Read more

AFCON Excitement: Nigeria Celebrates As Super Eagles Beat Angola, Head To Semi-Finals

we Eko Hot Blog reports in a thrilling showdown at the Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium in Abidjan, the Super Eagles of Nigeria secured a remarkable 1-0 victory over Angola, propelling them into the semi-finals of the 2023 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup. EDITOR’S PICK: Kano Hisbah Arrests 52 Keke Riders Over Alleged Immoral Haircuts And Unlawful Activities … Read more

Super Eagles Defeat Angola, Secure AFCON Semi Final Ticket

Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigeria’s super eagles have qualified for the semi final of the ongoing African Cup of Nations following a 1-0 victory over Angola. Adeola Lookman’s first half strike was all the eagles needed to book the first semi final ticket as the defense team led by captain William Trost-Ekong put up … Read more

Peter Obi Expresses Support For Super Eagles Ahead Of AFCON Quarterfinal Clash

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the February 25 election, Peter Obi, has conveyed his assurance of support and prayers to the Nigerian Super Eagles as they compete in the ongoing African Cup of Nations tournament. EDITOR’S PICK: Kano Hisbah Arrests 52 Keke Riders Over Alleged Immoral Haircuts … Read more

JUST IN: Tinubu Calls Super Eagles Ahead Of Angola Clash

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has charged the Super Eagles of Nigeria to keep flying in the ongoing African Cup of Nations tournament. Speaking via video call from France, the President urged the players to reach for goals in the crucial Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final clash against Angola this evening. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more

JUST IN: Super Eagles Goalkeeper Nwabali Set To Start Against Angola

Eko Hot Blog reports that Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali is reportedly set to start against Angola on Friday after being passed fit for the AFCON quarter-finals clash. The Chippa United goalkeeper on Thursday joined and completed training session with his other teammates with concerns still roving around his fitness for the tie. Editor’s Picks  … Read more

AFCON: World Cup Semi Finalist, Morocco Knocked Out As South Africa Advances To Q/Final

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Bafana Bafana of South Africa recorded the biggest shocker in the 2023 AFCON as they defeated the best-rated national team in Africa, Morocco 2-0 to book quarter final ticket. Unlike South Africa who came into the 2023 AFCON as one of the underdogs, Morocco were seen as the favourites … Read more

AFCON: Spanish LaLiga Club Hails Super Eagles Goalkeeper, Nwabali

Eko Hot Blog reports that Spanish La Liga club, Cádiz, have sent a message to wish Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali a quick recovery ahead of Nigeria’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, round of 16 tie with Angola on Friday. Cádiz also hailed Nwabali for his performances at the AFCON, labeling the Chippa United … Read more

Super Eagles To Clash With Angola In AFCON Quarterfinals After Victory Over Cameroon

Eko Hot Blog reports the Super Eagles of Nigeria are set to face Angola in the quarterfinals of the ongoing African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d’Ivoire. The decisive match is scheduled to take place at the Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium, Abidjan, on Friday, February 2, 2024, at 6 pm. Nigeria secured their spot in … Read more

BREAKING: Nigeria Defeats Cameroon, Advances To AFCON Quarter Final

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

Tinubu Receives Nigeria Football Token Ahead Of Super Eagles’ Match

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

Road To Glory: Can The Super Eagles Overcome Challenges To Win AFCON 2023?

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

2023 AFCON: Complete Round Of 16 Fixtures, Kick Off Time As Ivory Coast Gets Second Chance

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

AFCON: Algeria Sent Parking As Angola, Burkina Faso Scale Through

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