Naija football news today

Here are some of the latest Naija football news today:

NPFL News

  1. 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 2-1 win over Nasarawa United FC on Sunday.
  2. Kano Pillars FC relegated: Kano Pillars FC has been relegated to the Nigeria National League (NNL) after finishing 19th on the NPFL table.

International Friendlies

  1. Super Eagles to face Mexico in friendly: The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Mexico in an international friendly match on June 2, 2023, at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, USA.
  2. Nigeria to face Algeria in friendly: The Super Eagles will also face Algeria in another international friendly match on June 9, 2023, at the Stade Olympique de Radès in Tunis, Tunisia.

Transfers

  1. Victor Osimhen joins Napoli on loan: Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has joined Italian Serie A side Napoli on a season-long loan deal from Lille OSC.
  2. Samuel Kalu joins Watford FC: Nigerian winger Samuel Kalu has joined English Premier League side Watford FC on a permanent transfer from Bordeaux FC.

Other News

  1. 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.
  2. CAF Champions League draw: The draw for the 2022-23 CAF Champions League has been made, with Nigerian clubs Enyimba FC and Rivers United FC set to face off against each other in the group stages.

These are some of the latest Naija football news today. Stay tuned for more updates!