As we do on a weekly basis, EKO HOT BLOG is about to review the performances of some Super Eagles players in abroad who did well for their various club sides over the weekend. (1) Brace For Simy We start off in the Italian Serie A where Simy Nwankwo is proving to be an unstoppable force who cannot just stop … Read more
Super Eagles former midfielder enforcer Seyi Olofinjana is set to quit his role at his former club, Wolverhampton Wanderers in England for a new role as a Sporting Director in Switzerland. According to reports, 40-year-old Olofinjana who is a loan manager at Wolves will be taking up the new role at Zurich-based side Grasshoppers, historically considered the most successful side in Swiss … Read more
After a thrilling weekend of football, we look back at the performances of some Super Eagles players in various leagues abroad. (1) EKO HOT BLOG starts off in England where Kelechi Iheanacho led his Leicester City team to victory in the semi final of the FA Cup. He alongside Wilfred Ndidi will play in the final of the oldest club competition in football … Read more
It’s a good weekend for some top Super Eagles players as they all scored for their respective European clubs. EKO HOT BLOG Definitely, these are the kind of performances the national team coach, Gernot Rohr will crave for. (1) Starting the goals galore is highly rated striker, Simy Nwankwo, as he bagged his 16th ‘Serie A’ … Read more
Following their victory over the republic of Benin and Lesotho in AFCON 2022 qualifiers, some Super Eagles players were awarded several awards by the Ballers awards. The awards were presented to African players in different categories, with six Nigerian players picking up ten awards respectively, EKO HOT BLOG gathered. (1) Wilfred Ndidi Wilfred Ndidi picks up four … Read more
Nigerians were in superb mood yesterday after the Captain Ahmed Musa and other Super Eagles stars played their last game in the African cup of nations qualifier. The Super Eagles who were in the same group alongside Lesotho, Benin and Sierra Leone qualified as group leaders. Yesterday was the team’s last game in the qualifier … Read more
Super Eagles of Nigeria, on Tuesday evening, defeated Lesotho 3-0 in their final Group L match in the 2021 AFCON Qualifiers at the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Lagos State. Napoli’s striker, Victor Osimhen, gave Super Eagles their first goal 22nd into the match while Oghenekaro Etebo doubled the Nigerian team lead in the 51st minute. … Read more
Super Eagles will make an electrifying return to Lagos following 20 years of nonappearance Thee team have the Crocodile of Lesotho in a dead-elastic 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at the Teslim Balogun Stadium today. The kick-off time is 5pm in Nigerian time. Super Eagles went on a four-game winless run all competitions between … Read more
Super Eagles forward, Alex Iwobi, has tested negative for COVID-19 after testing positive for the virus last Saturday. Iwobi was replaced by Galatasaray’s Henry Onyekuru in the game that ended 1-0 in favour of the Eagles. Super Eagles forward, Alex Iwobi, has tested negative for COVID-19 after testing positive for the virus last Saturday. The … Read more
The Super Eagles of Nigeria would be returning to football action today, when they host Lesotho at the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Surulere Lagos State. The game has no significant impact in the hopes for AFCON qualification, since Nigeria has already qualified. This is great news for Head coach Gernot Rohr, as he has just … Read more
The Super Eagles had picked their AFCON ticket three hours before their 1-0 win over Benin Republic. Nigeria’s major telecommunication company, MTN, played a significant role in the smooth and seamless journey of Super Eagles by sea to Benin republic for their 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier. The chairman of Nigeria’s football federation, … Read more
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have returned to the country following their victory over Benin Republic in Port Novo, where they were awarded a ticket to the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations. The Super Eagles showed character by defeating the Squirrels in dramatic fashion thanks to a late header from Paul Onuachu. On Sunday afternoon, … Read more
The kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello has extended his congratulations to the Super Eagles of Nigeria after they qualified for the 33rd AFCON tournament following their hard-fought 1 – 0 victory over fellow top spot contenders, the Squirrels of Benin Republic. The Governor’s congratulations on Saturday was contained in a Press Statement issued to pressmen … Read more
Though other attributes count, but the ability to put the ball at the back of the net defines a striker. How efficient a striker does this onerous task is determined by the number of goals scored by the player per minutes spent on the pitch or the average number of goals scored in several matches. … Read more
Super Eagles Player, Alex Iwobi, has tested positive for COVID-19. Iwobi will be missing the 2021 AFCON qualification game against Benin Republic on Saturday. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that Iwobi has been withdrawn from the team and he’s expected to take another test to ascertain his condition. The Everton forward might also miss Wednesday’s game … Read more
All is now set for the crucial African Cup of Nations qualifying match between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and their counterpart, Squirrels of Benin Republic. The Super Eagles are already in Porto Novo, Benin for the decisive encounter which will determine the fate of both teams in their quest for qualifying for the biggest … Read more
It’s is not the best time for Nigeria Journalists who are in Port Novo, Benin republic for the coverage of the 2021 AFCON Qualifiers between Nigeria and Benin on Saturday. Majority of them may not be able to access the Stadium while the match is on. The contingents of Nigerian Sportswriters who made the short … Read more
The Super Eagles moved to the Stade Charles De Gaulle in Port Novo to train after arriving Cotonou but Benin Republic started their drama. Many Journalists from Nigeria were allegedly not allowed to go in and cover the team’s training. This is a recurring problem with African football as some teams deploy many antics to … Read more
Super Eagles were in high spirit when they arrived in Porto Novo on Friday by boat for Saturday’s crucial 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Benin Republic. They were received by Nigeria’s ambassador to Benin Republic, Olawale Awe, and other mission staff, who later led the team and other officials to Cotonou, where … Read more
The Super Eagles left the shores of Nigeria to Cotonou today by boat They will take on the Benin Republic for a must-win AFCON qualifiers clash It was reported that all arrangements was made by the NFF ( Nigeria Football Federation) headed by Amaju Pinick The Super Eagles of Nigeria take on the Benin Republic … Read more