News now nigeria football
Here are the latest news updates on Nigerian football:
Super Eagles
- The 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 25-man squad for the upcoming 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Cape Verde and Central African Republic. (Source: Vanguard News)
NPFL
- The 2020-21 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season has been suspended indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: Punch Newspapers)
- Kano Pillars have been crowned the champions of the 2020-21 NPFL season, after the league was cancelled due to the pandemic. (Source: Daily Trust)
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: Goal.com)
- Plateau United have been drawn against Al Ahly of Egypt in the CAF Confederation Cup group stage. (Source: Vanguard News)
Other News
- The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has announced plans to introduce a new league system, which will feature a top-flight league and a second-tier league. (Source: Punch Newspapers)
- The NFF has also announced plans to establish a football academy in Abuja, which will provide training and development opportunities for young players. (Source: Daily Trust)
I hope you find these updates interesting!