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
Captain William Ekong and forwards Victor Osimhen and Taiwo Awoniyi are back in the Super Eagles’ nest, for next month’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Benin Republic and Rwanda. This year’s AFCON’s Man-of-the-Competition, Ekong, was discountenanced for the Matchdays 3 and 4 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying race in June … Read more
Taiwo Awoniyi has become the major sponsor of the Kwara Kiddies League, supporting its development and advancement to the U-14 category. Eko Hot Blog reports that Super Eagles forward Taiwo Awoniyi has signed a four-year agreement with the organisers of the Kwara Kiddies League, making him the major sponsor of the tournament starting from the … Read more
Maduka Okoye returns to the Super Eagles, replacing Francis Uzoho for the World Cup qualifiers. Ademola Lookman and Sodiq Ismail join the squad, while Taiwo Awoniyi and Ola Aina are omitted. Okoye’s strong performances at Udinese secure his spot in the team. Eko Hot Blog reports that Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has been recalled to … Read more
Taiwo Awoniyi hailed Nottingham Forest’s escape from relegation despite his injury-stricken season. The club faces financial woes and might need to offload key players to meet regulations. Nonetheless, Awoniyi hinted at remaining with the team, showing appreciation for their collective resilience. Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigerian striker Taiwo Awoniyi described the recently concluded 2023/24 … Read more
Nottingham Forest may sell Awoniyi after receiving a four-point deduction. In order to avoid breaching Premier League financial rules again due to financial complications. Clubs like Newcastle and West Ham, have shown interest in signing striker in the summer transfer window. Eko Hot Blog reports that in their bid to avoid another breach of the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Luton Town’s forward, Elijah Adebayo, has publicly expressed his aspiration to represent Nigeria’s national football team, the Super Eagles. Despite being born in England to Nigerian parents, Adebayo acknowledges the competitive landscape within the English squad, which currently limits his prospects for national selection. While his football journey has been … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Super Eagles striker, Taiwo Awoniyi, has once again been ruled out of international duties for Nigeria after Nottingham Forest manager, Nuno Espirito Santo, confirmed that he picked up an injury days before the club’s English Premier League fixture against Luton Town. Editor’s Pick Tinubu Speaks On Killing Of Military Officers … Read more
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
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
Taiwo Awoniyi rescues Nottingham Forest with a vital league goal against Arsenal to secure Forest from the drop zone. The lone goal whilst saving Forest from the Championship, dooms Arsenal to a second place finish with Manchester City winning the premier league title. Awoniyi has had some goal scoring form against the top premier league … Read more
Awoniyi’s debut home goal ended N’Forest’s 23-year wait for EPL victory. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Super Eagles striker, Taiwo Awoniyi, has ended Nottingham Forest’s 23-year Premier League goal drought in his debut match against West Ham United. Awoniyi scored the only goal against West Ham United at 45+2 minutes, just at … Read more
Nigeria finally release 28-man provisional squad list for the AFCON 2021 Kick off on January 9 Nigeria on Saturday named a 28-man squad for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations kicks off on January 9. The list was made public by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). Read Also: AFCON: Mane Leads Senegal As Mahrez Captains Algeria To Cup … Read more