Naija soccer news

Here are some recent and trending Naija soccer news:

NPFL News

  1. Kano Pillars win NPFL title: Kano Pillars have been crowned the 2022-23 NPFL champions after a thrilling 2-1 win over Rivers United on Sunday.
  2. Plateau United relegated: Plateau United have been relegated to the NPFL second tier after a dismal season, finishing 19th on the log with just 24 points.
  3. Enyimba appoint new coach: Enyimba have appointed Fidelis Ilechukwu as their new head coach, replacing Fatai Osho who left the club earlier this month.

International Friendlies

  1. Nigeria to face Mexico in friendly: The Super Eagles will face Mexico in an international friendly match on June 2 at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
  2. Nigeria to play Ecuador in friendly: The Super Eagles will also face Ecuador in an international friendly match on June 10 at the Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey.

Transfer News

  1. Victor Osimhen to stay at Napoli: Napoli have confirmed that Victor Osimhen will remain at the club for the next season, putting an end to speculation linking him with a move away.
  2. Kelechi Iheanacho joins Watford: Kelechi Iheanacho has joined Watford on a permanent deal from Leicester City, signing a three-year contract with the Premier League club.

CAF Champions League

  1. Rivers United eliminated: Rivers United have been eliminated from the CAF Champions League after losing 2-1 to Al Ahly in the second leg of their tie, losing 4-2 on aggregate.
  2. Enyimba to face Al Hilal in CAF Confederation Cup: Enyimba have been drawn against Al Hilal of Sudan in the CAF Confederation Cup, with the first leg set to take place on June 9.

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. Super Eagles to play in 2023 AFCON: The Super Eagles have been drawn in Group D of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, alongside Egypt, Guinea-Bissau, and Sudan.

These are just a few of the latest Naija soccer news. Stay tuned for more updates!