13 of 23 Super Eagles players now in camp for World Cup qualifiers. Full squad expected to arrive by Wednesday morning. Nigeria faces Rwanda on Friday and South Africa next Monday. The number of Super Eagles players in camp has risen to 13 as Nigeria ramps up preparations for the crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup … Read more
NFF President Ibrahim Gusau optimistic despite Super Eagles’ slow start in World Cup qualifiers. Super Eagles sit fifth in Group C after three draws and one defeat. Gusau confident the team can recover and qualify for the 2026 World Cup. Nigeria Football Federation President Ibrahim Gusau remains optimistic about the Super Eagles’ chances of qualifying … Read more
As the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) considers hiring a foreign coach for the Super Eagles, former national team coach Samson Siasia has argued that the country does not need a foreigner at the helm. Siasia, who previously managed Nigeria’s U-20 and U-23 teams, also urged his former teammate, Austine Eguavoen, to officially step down as … Read more
The Super Eagles were stunned 2-1 by 2026 World Cup qualifying rivals Rwanda in their final 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier in Uyo on November 18, 2024. This was Rwanda’s first-ever victory over Nigeria at full international level, leaving the home side in disbelief after a tough battle. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps Fox … Read more
Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho has withdrawn from Argentina’s World Cup qualifiers against Venezuela and Bolivia due to a knee issue. The 20-year-old, who played the full 90 minutes in United’s 0-0 draw against Aston Villa on Sunday while wearing a brace on his left knee, has been replaced in the Argentina squad by Leicester … Read more
Nigeria moved closer to securing Africa’s second ticket to the 2025 ICC U-19 Women’s World Cup in Malaysia by pulling off a thrilling one-wicket win against favourites Zimbabwe on Monday, clinching an early semi-final spot. Both teams entered the game with wins from the first round, setting the stage for a tense showdown. Zimbabwe opted … Read more
By Fikayo Babalola Nigeria’s Super Eagles have faced backlash from rapper Illbliss over the World Cup qualifiers. Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigerian rapper and actor Illbliss, whose real name is Tobechukwu Ejiofor, has made a scathing comparison, stating that the Super Eagles football team is a mirror image of the country’s ineffective government. Reacting … Read more
Qatar 2022: Super Eagles Get Ghana, Full Draw, Date For World Cup Qualifiers Nigeria’s Super Eagles will meet with the Black Stars of Ghana after both sides were paired up in the play-off draw for the 2022 Qatar World Cup on Saturday in Douala, Cameroon. The games will take place between March 24 and 29, … Read more
Portugal coach, Fernando Santos has dispelled rumors that he had an altercation with Cristiano Ronaldo He also took full responsibility for Sunday’s defeat Ekohotblog reports that Portugal coach, Fernando Santos has dispelled speculations that he was involved in an altercation with Cristiano Ronaldo after world cup qualifier loss against Serbia. A visibly frustrated Ronaldo could … Read more
Liberia Coach, Peter Butler has warned super eagles ahead of their tie today Expresses confidence in his team Ekohotblog reports that Liberia Coach, Peter Butler has issued a warning to Nigeria Super Eagles ahead of their world cup qualifying match on Saturday. Peter Butler has vowed not to lose against the super Eagles as his … Read more
Manchester United legend, Roy Keane has described Harry Maguire as a disgrace to the club says his celebration for England was disgraceful Ekohotblog reports that Manchester United Legend, Roy Keane has slammed the club captain Harry Maguire for his celebration during England’s match against Albania. Harry Maguire has come under fire in recent matches for … Read more
Victor Osimhen has expressed his feelings on Ighalo’s return to the super eagles squad Says it’s good for the team Ekohotblog reports that Nigeria’s highly rated striker, Victor Osimhen has expressed his feelings on teammate, Jude Ighalo’s return to the super eagles squad. In a decision believed to have been made by both Nigeria Football … Read more
French football federation boss has insisted that Karim Benzema is eligible to play for France even if found guilty in court Says he can only be excluded on a sporting basis by the coach Ekohotblog reports that France striker Karim Benzema “will not be excluded” from selection for the national team if a guilty verdict … Read more
Paul Pogba has been ruled out of France World Cup qualifiers He sustained a thigh muscle injury in training Ekohotblog reports that Manchester United midfielder, Paul Pogba has been ruled out of France World Cup qualifiers team due to injury. Paul Pogba was pictured leaving France’s training session on Monday with team doctor Franck Le … Read more
Marcus Rashford reacts to Smith Rowe’s debut call up for England Says it’s well deserved Ekohotblog reports that Manchester United striker, Marcus Rashford has reacted to the recent call up of Arsenal’s prodigy, Emile Smith Rowe. Arsenal’s 21-year-old attacking midfielder joined the England squad at St George’s Park on Monday ahead of the forthcoming World … Read more
The victory took the Eagles to a maximum six points from two matches, three points ahead of second –placed Liberia A 75th minute own goal by Kenny Santos earned Nigeria a 2-1 win in their 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar qualifying clash against Cape Verde in Mindelo on Tuesday. The result stabilizes the Super Eagles’ … 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
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