EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria’s Super Eagles Coach, Jose Peseiro, on Monday night expressed optimism that his players were reserving their goals for the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) Round of 16. This online media platform gathered that Nigeria secured a narrow victory against Guinea-Bissau in their last Group State clash on Monday … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the governor of Edo state, Godwin Obaseki has hailed the Super Eagles of Nigeria for scaling through to the next round of the 2023 AFCON. The Super Eagles needed a win or a draw to guarantee themselves a place in the round of 16 after recording a 1-1 draw with Equatorial … Read more
The Super Eagles are in the knockout stages. Their qualification came after a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Guinea-Bissau. Nigeria won despite being wasteful in front of goal. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Super Eagles of Nigeria have beaten Guinea-Bissau 1-0 in their third match of the Group Stage to reach the round of 16 … Read more
Sanwo-Olu shared the ongoing transformation video of the Teslim Balogun stadium. He emphasized that the renovation is geared towards creating a world-class sporting arena. The governor extended best wishes to the Super Eagles participating in the African Nations Cup. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has taken to social media … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that For the first time in the history of African football, the Super Eagles of Nigeria have recorded their first-ever win on the soil of the Elephants of Ivory Coast. The Super Eagles of Nigeria went into the game with the pressure of sitting as low as third place in Group A … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro insists he will stick to his previous game plan as his side battle hosts Ivory Coast in their second Group A game of the 2023 AFCON on Thursday (today) at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium, Abidjan. Today’s meeting will be the ninth between the Super Eagles … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigeria struggled to secure a win, settling for a 1-1 draw against underdog Equatorial Guinea in their AFCON 2023 opening match. Initiating the game with vigour, Nigeria adopted a 4-3-3 formation, positioning Osimhen as the solitary forward and having Lookman energetically manoeuvring around the Napoli player. EDITOR’S PICKS AFCON: Seko Fofana … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigeria’s national football team, the Super Eagles, have arrived at the Aéroport International Felix Houphouet Boigny d’Abidjan in Cote d’Ivoire ahead of the 2023 African Cup of Nation (AFCON). The Super Eagles stormed the West African country on Wednesday afternoon with all team members stylishly dressed in native attires. The … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Super Eagles of Nigeria finally touched down in Lagos late on Tuesday, January 9, after spending a week in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates. Recall that the Super Eagles opened their 2023 African Cup of Nations campaign in Abu Dhabi on January 2 and played two warmup matches ahead … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu will be the chief host of a special dinner organized by the Lagos State Government for the Super Eagles on Tuesday night, hours before the three-time champions are set to depart for Cote d’Ivoire to participate in the 34th Africa Cup of Nations finals starting this weekend. EDITOR’S … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Gift Orban has the highest number of goals than any other Nigerian footballer in the major leagues in Europe during the 2023 calendar year. Gift Orban, who signed with Gent in January, made his name in Europe as a prolific striker in the last part of the 2022-2023 season. He … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigerian and Bayer Leverkusen forward, Victor Boniface has won his 5th successive Rookie of the Month award as he continues with his prolific form in Germany. The 22-year-old talisman won the award for December after winning it in August, September, October, and November. For coach Xabi Alonso’s squad in December, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, on Thursday, received the trophy of the Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON. This is coming ahead of the opening of the tournament in the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire in 2024. Recall that the trophy, arriving from Morocco, touched down in Lagos on Thursday. EDITOR’S … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the newly crowned CAF Player of the Year award winner, Victor Osimhen has written an emotional tribute to his late parents. The Napoli talisman had on Monday night defeated Egypt’s Mohamed Salah of Liverpool, and Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi of Paris Saint Germain, to win the CAF award for the first … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigeria has reclaimed its position at the forefront of African football in a triumphant resurgence as Victor Osimhen, Asisat Oshoala, and Chiamaka Nnadozie gracefully scoop prestigious honors at the 2023 CAF Awards. This resounding success not only underscores their individual brilliance but also reaffirms Nigeria’s prowess on the continental football … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Super Eagles of Nigeria captain, Ahmed Musa, has revealed that he would like to return to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) before he retires from football. Musa who is currently contracted to a Turkish side, Sivasspor, stated this during an X space forum on Saturday. It would be recalled … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu, on Saturday, met Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State and the Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Enoh, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Briefing State House correspondents after the meeting, Governor Alia said he came to brief the President on the state of affairs in the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that several Super Eagles stars had a nerve-wracking experience ahead of their final Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Sao Tome and Principe. The players, who have been at camp since it opened on Wednesday, September 6, found themselves in a somewhat alarming predicament inside an elevator at their Four Points … Read more
The NFF have acknowledged its failure in meeting contractual agreements with its national team coaches. Widely criticized for owing coaches under its employ such as Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro alongside Super Falcons counterpart, the NFF have released a statement. According to Ademola Olajire, the Director of Communications for the NFF, admitted the organization … Read more
Photos of Victor Osimhen’s German girlfriend make their way online. Despite preferring to lead a rather private life, Victor Osimhen is revealed to be in a relationship with German girlfriend Stephanie Ladewig behind the scenes. The couple are revealed to have a 1-year-old daughter. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Napoli’s Victor Osimhen has not only … Read more