Afcon news on super eagles
Here are some recent news updates on the Super Eagles of Nigeria:
AFCON 2021 Qualifiers
- Nigeria's Super Eagles have qualified for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating Sierra Leone 4-0 in their final qualifying match on November 17, 2020.
- The team, led by coach Gernot Rohr, finished top of Group L with 14 points from six matches.
Squad Selection
- In October 2020, Rohr named a 25-man squad for the AFCON qualifiers, with players like Victor Osimhen, Samuel Chukwueze, and Alex Iwobi included.
- In November 2020, Rohr called up new players like Joe Aribo and Samuel Kalu to the squad for the Sierra Leone match.
Injuries and Suspensions
- In October 2020, Super Eagles midfielder, Oghenekaro Etebo, was ruled out of the AFCON qualifiers due to a knee injury.
- In November 2020, defender, Leon Balogun, was suspended for one match due to a red card he received in the match against Sierra Leone.
Upcoming Matches
- The Super Eagles are scheduled to play a friendly match against Tunisia on March 30, 2021, ahead of the AFCON tournament.
- The team will also play a friendly match against Mexico on May 30, 2021, as part of their preparations for the tournament.
AFCON 2021 Draw
- The draw for the 2021 AFCON tournament took place on December 17, 2020, with Nigeria being drawn into Group D alongside Egypt, Sudan, and Guinea-Bissau.
These are some of the recent news updates on the Super Eagles of Nigeria. Let me know if you'd like more information!