Breaking football news in nigeria
Here are some breaking football news in Nigeria:
NPFL
- Rangers International FC wins 2022 NPFL title: Enugu Rangers International FC has been crowned the 2022 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) champions after a thrilling season.
- Kano Pillars FC relegated: Kano Pillars FC has been relegated to the Nigeria National League (NNL) after finishing 19th on the NPFL table.
- Plateau United FC signs new players: Plateau United FC has signed three new players, including midfielder, Chinedu Udoji, to strengthen its squad for the upcoming season.
International Football
- Super Eagles to face Algeria in friendly match: The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Algeria in an international friendly match on June 11th at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja.
- Nigeria's Victor Osimhen scores hat-trick for Napoli: Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, scored a hat-trick for Napoli in their 4-0 win over Sassuolo in the Italian Serie A.
- Nigeria's Samuel Chukwueze scores for Villarreal: Super Eagles winger, Samuel Chukwueze, scored a goal for Villarreal in their 2-1 win over Real Sociedad in the Spanish La Liga.
Transfer News
- Nigeria's Moses Simon joins Nantes FC: Super Eagles winger, Moses Simon, has joined French Ligue 1 side, Nantes FC, on a permanent transfer deal.
- Nigeria's Ola Aina joins Fulham FC: Super Eagles defender, Ola Aina, has joined Fulham FC on a permanent transfer deal from Torino FC.
- Nigeria's Kelechi Iheanacho joins Leicester City: Super Eagles striker, Kelechi Iheanacho, has joined Leicester City on a permanent transfer deal from Manchester City.
Other News
- NFF to introduce new league format: The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced plans to introduce a new league format for the NPFL, which will see the top four teams in the league qualify for the CAF Champions League.
- Nigeria to host 2023 AFCON qualifiers: Nigeria will host the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers, which will feature the Super Eagles and other teams from the CAF zone.
- Nigeria's football league to be broadcast on new TV channel: The NPFL will be broadcast on a new TV channel, which will be launched soon, to increase its reach and popularity.
These are some of the breaking football news in Nigeria. Stay tuned for more updates!