Allnigerian soccer news
Here are some recent and important news updates from the Nigerian soccer scene:
Super Eagles
- Nigeria's Super Eagles have been drawn in Group D of the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, alongside Cape Verde, Central African Republic, and Liberia. (Source: Goal.com)
- Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr, has named a 25-man squad for the upcoming 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Cape Verde and Central African Republic. (Source: Vanguard News)
- Nigeria's Super Eagles have been ranked 32nd in the latest FIFA World Rankings, a drop of two places from their previous ranking. (Source: FIFA.com)
NPFL
- The 2020-21 Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) season has been suspended indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: Punch Newspapers)
- Kano Pillars have been crowned the champions of the 2020-21 NPFL season, after the league was cancelled due to the pandemic. (Source: Goal.com)
- The NPFL has announced a new sponsorship deal with Bet9ja, worth N1.2 billion, to run for three years. (Source: Vanguard News)
CAF Champions League
- Nigerian club, Enyimba, have been eliminated from the 2020-21 CAF Champions League after losing 2-1 to Al Ahly in the quarterfinals. (Source: Goal.com)
- Enyimba's coach, Fatai Osho, has resigned from his position, citing personal reasons. (Source: Punch Newspapers)
Other News
- The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has announced a new partnership with the German Football Association (DFB) to develop football in Nigeria. (Source: Vanguard News)
- The NFF has also announced a new deal with sports equipment manufacturer, Puma, to supply kits and equipment to the Super Eagles and other Nigerian national teams. (Source: Goal.com)
I hope you find these updates interesting!