9ja soccer news

Here are some recent news updates from the Nigerian soccer scene:

NPFL

• Lobi Stars have been crowned the 2020-21 NPFL champions after a thrilling 2-1 win over Plateau United on Sunday.
• Kano Pillars have been relegated to the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) second tier after finishing 19th on the log.
• Enyimba have appointed Fidelis Ilechukwu as their new head coach, replacing Paul Aigbogun.

International Friendlies

• The Super Eagles have been drawn against Mexico, Ecuador, and Croatia in the upcoming international friendlies in the United States.
• The team will play Mexico on May 30, Ecuador on June 3, and Croatia on June 7.

CAF Champions League

• Enyimba have been eliminated from the CAF Champions League after losing 2-1 to Al Ahly in the second leg of their tie.
• Rangers International have been eliminated from the CAF Confederation Cup after losing 2-1 to Pyramids FC in the second leg of their tie.

Transfer News

• Super Eagles midfielder, Oghenekaro Etebo, has joined Turkish club, Çaykur Rizespor, on a permanent deal.
• Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen, has joined Napoli from Lille for a reported fee of €70 million.

Other News

• The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced that the 2022 AFCON qualifiers will be played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
• The NFF has also announced that the 2021 NPFL season will kick off on October 17.

I hope you find these updates interesting!