Latest naija sport news update
Here are the latest Naija sport news updates:
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 23-man squad for the upcoming 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Cape Verde and Central African Republic. (Source: Vanguard News)
NPFL
- Kano Pillars have been crowned the 2020-21 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) champions after a thrilling 2-1 win over Rivers United. (Source: Punch Newspapers)
- Plateau United have been relegated to the Nigeria National League (NNL) after finishing 19th on the NPFL table. (Source: Daily Trust)
Other Sports
- Nigeria's D'Tigers have qualified for the 2023 FIBA World Cup after defeating Rwanda 83-64 in the final of the 2022 FIBA AfroBasket. (Source: ESPN)
- Nigeria's D'Tigress have been eliminated from the 2022 FIBA Women's World Cup after losing 71-59 to Belgium in their final group game. (Source: BBC Sport)
Transfer News
- Super Eagles midfielder, Oghenekaro Etebo, has joined Turkish club, Galatasaray, on a season-long loan deal from Watford FC. (Source: Goal.com)
- Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen, has signed a five-year contract extension with Napoli, keeping him at the club until 2026. (Source: ESPN)
Other News
- The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced that the 2022 Aisha Buhari Cup will be held in Abuja from November 3-13. (Source: NFF official website)
- The Lagos State Government has announced plans to establish a football academy in the state to develop young footballers. (Source: Punch Newspapers)
Please note that these are just some of the latest Naija sport news updates and may not be exhaustive.