Nigerian footballers Terem Moffi and Moses Simon are nominated for the Marc-Vivien Foe award. Victor Osimhen and Vincent Enyeama are the only Nigerians to have won the award previously, which was established in 2009. Moffi’s prolific goal-scoring record and Simon’s contributions despite injury highlight their strong contention for the prestigious honor. Eko Hot Blog reports … 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 Napoli have disclosed that Victor Osimhen trained individually on Friday due to a muscle injury sustained in Tuesday’s Champions League match against Barcelona, indicating he is likely to sit out of their next game against Inter Milan. Editor’s Pick Insecurity: Sack Non-Performing Security Chiefs – APC Leaders Tells Tinubu Budget … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Victor Osimhen’s missed opportunity to extend his scoring streak proved pivotal, but was not enough to prevent Napoli from clinching a historic Serie A victory against Juventus on Sunday. Editor’s Pick Osimhen, Boniface On Four-Man Arsenal Strikers Shortlist Incorrupt Body Of Catholic Nun Draws Crowds In Missouri “Get Ready To … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen, has been tipped to revive Napoli’s disappointing season after his impressive hat-trick in the 6-1 victory against Sassuolo on Wednesday. Editor’s Pick Guber: Otti Brokers Reconciliation Between Akpata, LP Aspirants Reps To Probe CBN, DisCos Over Mass Metering Funds Police Arrests Fake NYSC Member in Nasarawa … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigerian footballer Victor Osimhen has gifted a young boy N2.5 million after the child was seen in a viral video dressing and playing football similar to the Super Eagles star. EDITOR’S PICKS Full List Of AFCON Awards As Ekong Wins Player Of The Tournament REVEALED! How Model Of Aircraft Carrying … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the high-profile friendly between the Super Eagles and world champions Argentina will be played at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, United States of America, on Tuesday, March 26. The friendly was earlier scheduled to be held in China but was cancelled following discord between Argentina captain Lionel Messi and Chinese … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that English Premier League powerhouse Manchester United is reportedly still keen on acquiring Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen. EDITOR’S PICKS Full List Of AFCON Awards As Ekong Wins Player Of The Tournament REVEALED! How Model Of Aircraft Carrying Wigwe, Wife, Son Crashed Multiple Times In 2023 Tinubu Meets Tijaniyya Leader, Khalifa Muhammad … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that former Super Eagles of Nigeria assistant coach, Emmanuel Amuneke has explained that Victor Osimhen struggled at the 2023 AFCON because he was made to be too involved in defensive duties. Victor Osimhen, who scored ten goals during the 2023 AFCON qualifiers, managed to record just one goal throughout the tournament, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that former Chelsea and Inter Milan manager, Jose Mourinho has backed Super Eagles of Nigeria to lift the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d’Ivoire. Speaking in a chat with FIVE UK in a yet-to-be-released episode, Mourinho revealed that Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro is his best friend in football. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Super Eagles coach, Jose Peseiro has unveiled the starting XI for the much-anticipated final of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) against Cote d’Ivoire. The Portuguese tactician recalled AC Milan. winger, Samuel Chukwueze, to the line-up while Zaidu Sanusi recovered from injury to make the starting XI. Moses Simon and … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that some South African football fans have threatened Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, not to return to his club following his heroics against the country as the Nigerian team progressed to the AFCON 2023 final at the expense of the Bafana Bafana team. It was gathered that some South Africans are … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the super eagles of Nigeria have advanced to the final of the ongoing African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory Coast. The Eagles record this feet via a 4-1 penalty shootout victory against the Bafana Bafana team after a 1-1 draw after extra time. William Trost-Ekong had put the Eagles … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that there are concerns about the availability of striker, Victor Osimhen for the Super Eagles’ Africa Cup of Nations semi-final clash against South Africa. According to a statement by the team on Monday, the Napoli striker is suffering from abdominal discomfort and has not traveled with the team to Bouaké, the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a Ghanaian YouTube personality and content creator, Bernard Kwadwo Amoafo, also known as Kwadwo Sheldon, has insisted they cannot allow Nigeria’s Super Eagles to win the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. According to Sheldon, if Nigeria wins the AFCON trophy, Ghanaians are ‘dead’. Editor’s Picks Financial Stability: CBN Introduces Fresh … 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
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Bafana Bafana of South Africa recorded the biggest shocker in the 2023 AFCON as they defeated the best-rated national team in Africa, Morocco 2-0 to book quarter final ticket. Unlike South Africa who came into the 2023 AFCON as one of the underdogs, Morocco were seen as the favourites … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Spanish La Liga club, Cádiz, have sent a message to wish Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali a quick recovery ahead of Nigeria’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, round of 16 tie with Angola on Friday. Cádiz also hailed Nwabali for his performances at the AFCON, labeling the Chippa United … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Saturday in France, received a Nigeria Football token. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, made this known in a statement on Saturday. Editor’s Picks BREAKING: Usman Ododo Sworn In As Governor Of Kogi State Gunmen Abduct Oyo Park Management … 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