EKOHOTBLOG, 13TH NOVEMBER, 2020 Super Eagles head coach Gernot Rohr says his players must work work hard to beat the Leone Stars of Sierra Leone in Friday’s 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture. Rohr on the Super Eagles’ 100% Record in AFCON 2021 qualifiers so far “I think kudos must go to the players … Read more
EKOHOTBLOG, 12TH NOVEMBER, 2020 Nigeria’s international football team, the Super Eagles have started training to get ready for their 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier clash against Sierra Leone in Benin, Edo State. Players who have arrived in camp include: Ahmed Musa, William Troost-Ekong, Alex Iwobi, Ola Aina Joe Aribo, Leon Balogun Kevin Akpoguma Sebastin … Read more
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have begun training ahead of their 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier clash against Sierra Leone in Benin, Edo State. Players who have arrived in camp include: Ahmed Musa, William Troost-Ekong, Alex Iwobi, Ola Aina Joe Aribo, Leon Balogun Kevin Akpoguma Sebastin Osigwe Zaidu Sanusi, Tyronne Ebuehi, Etebo Oghenekaro, Maduka … Read more
Super Eagles Super Eagles management have dismissed reports in some quarters that some of the players in the team’s Austria camp have tested positive for COVID-19. Some sections of the media had reported on Thursday that four players of the Super Eagles tested positive for the deadly COVID-19 and had to undergo another round of … Read more
Victor Osimhen, who was newly signed to Napoli has open up on his initial fear of racism incidents in Italian football before his mega-deal to the Serie A club. The Nigeria international, however believes that with the backing of the Azzurri’s fans he would be able to succeed in Italy. Initial reports claimed Osimhen was … Read more
– The former Super Eagles captain made a goalscoring debut for the Championship outfit on Tuesday John Obi Mikel scored his first Stoke City goal in their 5-1 hammering of Shrewsbury Town in Tuesday’s pre-season friendly match. Mikel who joined the Potters on a free transfer earlier this month, made his first start for Stoke … Read more
Super Eagles of Nigeria will resume their 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying campaign with a double header against Sierra Leone in November. Also, their campaign to qualify for the 2022 World Cup qualifying will begin in May 2021. The AFCON qualifiers were suspended in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic but the Confederation … Read more
Genk striker, Cyriel Dessers has hinted that he could still play for Belgium despite committing his international future to the Super Eagles, Nigeria. The 25-year-old is eligible to play for three-time African champions under Nigeria through his mother, who is from Lagos, However, and also for Belgium, where he was born and the country of … Read more
Buhari has expressed his happiness over Victor’s transfer to Napoli. -Franklin Ogunyemi stated this during his appearance on kiss kiss radio station. – Napoli would announce the singing in of Victor soon. Nigeria’s Deputy Ambassador to Italy, Franklin Ogunyemi, has said the pending transfer of Nigeria international Victor Osimhen to Napoli has come as great … Read more
Obafemi Martins, the experienced Nigerian striker has been duly signed to the Chinese Super League club Shanghai Shenhua after all the processes have been concluded successfully. The Super Eagles star was unveiled to the media and fans at a ceremony yesterday, which has ended unfounded doubts about his future after training with the club for … Read more
Ahead of a potential switch to the Stadio San Paolo outfit, Lille striker Victor Osimhen has made an enquiry about racism in Italy. The Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly who confirmed this said Victor called him inquiring about the rate of racism in the country, and he assured him of his safety. The Senegal international, who … Read more
Super Eagles striker, Paul Onuachu, has tested positive for COVID-19. His club, Genk, in Belgium announced this in a statement posted on its website on Wednesday. However, the results of his fellow Nigerians: Stephen Odey and Cyril Dessers at Belgian club, Genk, came out negative. The 26-year-old becomes the first Eagles star to test positive … Read more
Despite the massive anticipation of many about the transfer of Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen from OSC Lille in French Ligue 1 to Napoli in Italian Serie A, it seems all hopes of the deal pulling through will hit the rocks after all. Osimhen may turn down the deal as he awaits new potential offers … Read more
The president of Lille, Gerard Lopez without any doubt has categorically stated that there is ongoing negotiations between the French side and Italian giants Napoli over the transfer of Nigerian star Victor Osimhen. Victor Osimhen has emerged as one of the very best strikers in Europe based on his incredible outings for Lille since he … Read more
Trabzonspor have condemned alleged racist abuse directed towards former Chelsea and Nigerian midfielder John Obi Mikel after their game against Fenerbahce. The 32-year-old ex-Super Eagles captain was targeted on social media following the Super Lig side’s 2-1 win at the Senol Gunes Stadium. The Turkish club said in a statement: “Racism is a refuge for … Read more
The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) is yet to agree on how much Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr should earn under the terms of his proposed new contract NFF president Amaju Pinnick has said. Rohr currently earns a tax-free monthly salary of $55,000 on his current contract which runs out in June. The NFF has already … Read more
The draws for the qualifying matches for 2022 World Cup in Qatar will take place at the Nile Ritz-Carlton Cairo, Egypt on Tuesday (today).PutLG The Super Eagles are seeded in the first pot as one of the top 10 ranked African teams in the latest FIFA ranking. Also in pot 1 with Nigeria are African … Read more
Leicester City star Wilfred Ndidi was among the winners on Sunday at the 2019 Ballers Awards, claiming the Baller of the Year in the male category. Ndidi also won the Midfielder of the Year while Super Falcons star Onome Ebi scooped the Baller of the Year in the female category. A former Falcons coach Thomas … Read more
Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham has revealed he always wanted to play for the Three Lions of England and not Nigeria while growing up. The officials from Nigeria had tried to convince the former England youth international to pitch tent with the West Africans. The player, born to Nigerian parents, however, opted to feature for the … Read more
The former Flying Eagles captain who led Nigeria to a silver medal finish at the U-20 World Cup in 2005, died due to a heart attack in October in the United States. Promise until his death, played for US football club side Austin Bold and was buried in a low-key ceremony with none of his … Read more