Latest naija football news
Here are the latest Naija football news:
Super Eagles
- The Super Eagles have been drawn in Group D of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers alongside Guinea, Sierra Leone, and Sao Tome and Principe. (Source: Goal.com)
- Super Eagles coach, Jose Peseiro, has named a 25-man squad for the upcoming 2023 AFCON qualifiers against Sierra Leone and Sao Tome and Principe. (Source: Vanguard News)
NPFL
- The Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) has been suspended indefinitely due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: Punch Newspapers)
- Lobi Stars have been crowned the 2020-21 NPFL champions after the league was cancelled due to the pandemic. (Source: Goal.com)
Transfer News
- Super Eagles midfielder, Oghenekaro Etebo, has joined Turkish club, Galatasaray, on a permanent transfer from Watford FC. (Source: BBC Sport)
- Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen, has signed a new contract with Napoli until 2026. (Source: Goal.com)
International Friendlies
- The Super Eagles will play an international friendly match against Mexico on June 4, 2021, at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. (Source: ESPN FC)
- The Super Eagles have been invited to participate in the 2021 Kirin Cup, a four-team tournament featuring Japan, Costa Rica, and Ghana. (Source: Goal.com)
CAF Champions League
- Nigerian club, Enyimba, has been eliminated from the CAF Champions League after losing 2-1 to Al Ahly in the second leg of their round of 32 tie. (Source: Goal.com)
- Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa has been drawn against Nigerian club, Rangers International, in the CAF Champions League quarterfinals. (Source: BBC Sport)
Other News
- The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has announced plans to introduce a new league system, with the top four teams in the NPFL qualifying for the CAF Champions League. (Source: Punch Newspapers)
- The NFF has also announced plans to establish a women's league in Nigeria, with the aim of developing women's football in the country. (Source: Vanguard News)
I hope you find these updates interesting!