Football nigeria laters news
Here are some recent news updates about football in Nigeria:
Super Eagles
- The Super Eagles of Nigeria 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)
NPFL
- The Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) has been suspended indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: Punch Newspapers)
- Lobi Stars have been crowned the 2019-2020 NPFL champions, after the league was cancelled due to the pandemic. (Source: Goal.com)
CAF Champions League
- Enyimba FC have been eliminated from the CAF Champions League after losing 2-1 to Raja Casablanca in the second leg of their playoff tie. (Source: BBC Sport)
- Plateau United have been eliminated from the CAF Confederation Cup after losing 2-1 to AS Vita Club in the second leg of their playoff tie. (Source: Goal.com)
Other News
- The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has announced plans to establish a professional women's league in the country. (Source: Vanguard News)
- The NFF has also announced plans to introduce a new format for the NPFL, which will include a promotion and relegation system. (Source: Punch Newspapers)