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Here are the latest news updates from the Nigerian football scene:

NPFL

• Lobi Stars have been crowned the 2022/23 NPFL champions after a thrilling 2-1 win over Rivers United on Sunday.
• The Pride of Benue secured their 5th NPFL title with a 3-point lead over their closest rivals, Enyimba.
• Enyimba will now face Kano Pillars in the NPFL playoffs to determine the second team to represent Nigeria in the CAF Champions League.

CAF Competitions

• Enyimba have been eliminated from the CAF Confederation Cup after losing 2-1 to Moroccan side, RS Berkane, in the quarterfinals.
• The People's Elephant will now focus on the NPFL playoffs and the Aiteo Cup to salvage their season.

International Friendlies

• The Super Eagles will face Mexico in an international friendly match on June 2nd at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
• The match is part of the Eagles' preparations for the 2023 AFCON qualifiers.

Transfers

• Super Eagles midfielder, Oghenekaro Etebo, has joined Turkish side, Çaykur Rizespor, on a permanent transfer.
• The 27-year-old midfielder spent the last season on loan at the Turkish club and has now signed a 3-year deal.

Coaching News

• The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has appointed José Santos Peseiro as the new Super Eagles head coach.
• Peseiro, a Portuguese tactician, has signed a 2-year deal with the NFF and will take charge of the team for the 2023 AFCON qualifiers.

These are the latest news updates from the Nigerian football scene. Stay tuned for more updates!