Sport news today in nigeria
Here are some sport news updates from Nigeria for today:
Super Eagles
- The Super Eagles have been drawn in Group D of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, alongside Guinea, Sierra Leone, and Sao Tome and Principe. (Source: Vanguard News)
- Super Eagles coach, Jose Peseiro, has called up 25 players for the team's friendly match against Algeria on March 25. (Source: Punch Newspaper)
Nigerian Premier League
- The Nigerian Premier League has been suspended indefinitely due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: Goal.com)
- Lobi Stars have been crowned the champions of the Nigerian Premier League for the 2020-21 season. (Source: Daily Trust)
Rugby
- The Nigerian Rugby Federation has announced that the country will host the 2023 Africa Rugby Cup, a tournament that will feature teams from across the continent. (Source: This Day Live)
Boxing
- Nigerian boxer, Efe Ajagba, has signed a multi-year deal with Top Rank, a leading boxing promotion company. (Source: ESPN)
Tennis
- Nigerian tennis player, Sylvester Emmanuel, has won the men's singles title at the ITF World Tennis Tour event in Egypt. (Source: The Guardian Nigeria)
Other News
- The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has announced that it will partner with the German Football Association (DFB) to develop football in the country. (Source: AllAfrica)
- The Lagos State Government has announced plans to establish a sports academy in the state to develop young athletes. (Source: Punch Newspaper)
I hope you find these updates interesting!