World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Nigeria, Others Face Elimination Nigeria’s hopes hang in balance, must win crucial upcoming matches. Several African giants risk elimination with four rounds left. As the race for the 2026 FIFA World Cup intensifies, African giants Egypt and Morocco are edging closer to securing their places at the tournament in the United … Read more
The lineup for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is now complete, with Mozambique securing the final spot after a 2-1 victory over Guinea-Bissau. The tournament, scheduled to kick off in December next year, will be hosted by Morocco, who automatically qualify as the host nation. The competition will showcase a dynamic mix of … Read more
Defending champions Ivory Coast and Equatorial Guinea have both qualified for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations without playing, as the second-to-last round of qualifiers began on Wednesday. Ivory Coast secured their spot in the top two of Group G following Sierra Leone’s 1-1 draw with Chad. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As … Read more
Tunisian politician Ayachi Zammel, a candidate in the upcoming October 6 presidential election, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison, his lawyer announced on Tuesday. “The court in Tunis handed Ayachi Zammel 12 years in prison across four cases related to voter endorsements,” lawyer Abdessater Messoudi told AFP. EDITOR’S PICKS: School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that after sixth day of the ongoing African Games in Ghana, Team Nigeria maintains the second position on the medal table. Nigeria holds the second position on the medals table with a total of 54 medals, including 22 gold, 13 silver, and 19 bronze. Egypt leads the table with 103 medals, … Read more
Boats Capsizing has been a recurring situation Tunisia recently launched a campaign against undocumented African migrants Europe is seeing a huge wave of refugees arriving on its shores Eko Hot Blog reports that At least 29 migrants have died after at least two boats sank off Tunisia’s coast within hours of each other, officials say. … Read more
Thousands of Tunisians have demonstrated against President Kais Saied as the country faces a deepening political and economic crisis. Eko Hot Blog reports that a crowd gathered in the capital Tunis to demand the end of his government. EDITOR’S PICKS US: Justice Department Investigates Potentially Classified Files Found In Biden’s Private Office Mali Pardons Ivory … Read more
Tunisia’s main opposition coalition has said President Kais Saied must resign after fewer than 9% of eligible voters took part in parliamentary elections. Eko Hot Blog reports that The National Salvation Front head, Nejib Chebbi, said Saturday’s poll was a “fiasco,” calling for mass protests to demand snap presidential elections. EDITOR’S PICKS New Orleans: Man … Read more
Tunisia have been eliminated from the World Cup despite beating France 1-0 in their final group match. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Tunisia have bowed out of the 2022 FIFA World Cup despite claiming their first-ever victory against France thanks to Wahbi Khazri’s second-half strike. Wahbi Khazri’s second-half goal gave Tunisia three points against France, … Read more
Nigeria’s Super Eagles may replace Tunisia in the World Cup according to reports. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Super Eagles of Nigeria may replace Tunisia if FIFA decides to kick out the Carthage Eagles from the upcoming World Cup tournament. The football governing body had warned Tunisia that their team may be excluded from … Read more
African players have become a key influence in numerous important clashes, evidently in their different leagues across the world. Nevertheless, some outstanding African footballers will take the forestage this month when the final round of FIFA World Cup qualification sees five nations book their ticket to Qatar. EKO HOT BLOG has compiled lists of the … Read more
AFCON: Buhari Reacts To Super Eagles Loss To Tunisia, Gives Fresh Directives To Football Authorities EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday reacted to the defeat of the Super Eagles on Sunday in the hands of their Tunisian counterpart at the ongoing AFCON 2021 tournament in Cameroon. It will be recalled that … Read more
The Carthage Eagles of Tunisia defeated the Super Eagles in the round of 16 by 1-0 on Sunday, marking the end of their journey in the tournament EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former aide of the ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Reno Omokri, has stated that President Muhammadu Buhari should be blamed for the defeat suffered … Read more
Action continues today in AFCON EKO HOT BLOG reports that some more exciting games will be played today in the African Cup Of Nations, AFCON. The games will be played in groups E and F. Group E Ivory Coast will face Equatorial Guinea in the second match of Group E on Wednesday at the Jubama … Read more
Civil marriage in the Middle East is uncommAlgeria,usually conducted under a religious authority… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the UAE issued its first civil marriage license for a non-Muslim couple, state media reported Monday, as the Gulf country seeks to keep its edge over regional competitors. The United Arab Emirates — where foreigners make up … Read more
Tunisia issues international arrest warrant against former president Moncef Saied has faced rising international condemnation since assuming executive authority in July EKO HOT BLOG Tunisia has issued an international arrest warrant for former President Moncef Marzouki, according to official news agency TAP, a month after he called on France to stop its support for the … Read more
Tunisia’s prime minister-designate on Tuesday has declared the country’s second government in six months, which must now seek approval from lawmakers on how the administration would be formed. Hichem Mechichi had previously declared his intention to form a cabinet dominated by independent technocrats, able to “present urgent solutions” for a country where a sluggish economy … Read more
An explosion outside the United States Embassy in the Tunisian capital, Tunis has killed a policeman and left several others wounded. In a statement credited to Tunisia’s Interior Ministry, two assailants on a motorbike blew themselves up outside the embassy in the Lac district on Friday, adding that that attack also wounded five police officers, … Read more
Africa Cup of Nations golden boot winner, Odion Ighalo has been shortlisted for the 2019 African Footballer of the Year. The Chinese based ex-Nigerian international made the 10-man shortlist joining Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang alongside seven other stars as the final nominees. Liverpool and Egypt star Salah, winner of the award … Read more