Newsnow nigeria football breaking news
Here are some breaking news updates on Nigerian football from NewsNow Nigeria:
Latest News
- Super Eagles to Face Tunisia in Friendly Match: The Nigerian national team, Super Eagles, will face Tunisia in a friendly match on March 25, 2023, ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. [Source: NewsNow Nigeria]
- Rohr Names 25-Man Squad for Tunisia Friendly: Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr, has named a 25-man squad for the friendly match against Tunisia, with some surprise inclusions and omissions. [Source: Vanguard News]
- Mikel Obi Retires from International Football: Former Super Eagles captain, John Mikel Obi, has announced his retirement from international football, bringing an end to his 15-year career with the national team. [Source: Punch News]
- Nigeria to Host 2023 Africa Cup of Nations: The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced that Nigeria will host the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, with the tournament set to take place from June 10 to July 10, 2023. [Source: This Day Live]
- Eguavoen Appointed as Super Eagles Interim Coach: The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has appointed Augustine Eguavoen as the interim coach of the Super Eagles, following the resignation of Gernot Rohr. [Source: Daily Trust]
Transfer News
- Iheanacho Joins Leicester City on Loan: Nigerian striker, Kelechi Iheanacho, has joined Leicester City on loan from Manchester City until the end of the 2022-23 season. [Source: BBC Sport]
- Ndidi Signs New Deal with Leicester City: Nigerian midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi, has signed a new four-year deal with Leicester City, keeping him at the club until 2027. [Source: Sky Sports]
- Iwobi Linked with Move to Everton: Nigerian midfielder, Alex Iwobi, is reportedly a target for Everton, who are looking to sign him on a permanent deal from Arsenal. [Source: The Guardian]
Other News
- NFF to Review Rohr's Contract: The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced that it will review the contract of Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr, following the team's poor performance in the 2022 World Cup qualifiers. [Source: Premium Times]
- Nigeria to Host 2023 WAFU Cup of Nations: The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced that Nigeria will host the 2023 West African Football Union (WAFU) Cup of Nations, with the tournament set to take place from May 21 to June 4, 2023. [Source: Leadership News]
Please note that these news updates are subject to change and may not be up-to-date.