Nff sports news

Here are some recent sports news updates from the National Football Federation (NFF):

Latest News

  1. NFF Cup: Enyimba FC Wins 2022 Edition: Enyimba FC has won the 2022 NFF Cup, defeating Rangers International FC 2-1 in the final.
  2. Super Eagles: Rohr's Contract Extended: The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has extended the contract of Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr, until 2024.
  3. NPFL: Plateau United Wins 2021-22 Title: Plateau United has won the 2021-22 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) title, securing their first league title in 14 years.

Upcoming Events

  1. 2022 AFCON Qualifiers: Nigeria will face Sierra Leone in the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers on March 25 and 29.
  2. NFF U-20 Championship: The NFF U-20 Championship is scheduled to take place from March 12 to 26, featuring 12 teams from across the country.
  3. 2022 CAF Champions League: Nigerian clubs, Enyimba FC and Rivers United, will participate in the 2022 CAF Champions League, with the first leg matches scheduled for April 9-10.

Transfer News

  1. Victor Osimhen Joins Napoli: Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen, has joined Italian club, Napoli, on a permanent transfer from Lille OSC.
  2. Samuel Chukwueze Joins Villarreal: Nigerian winger, Samuel Chukwueze, has signed a new contract with Spanish club, Villarreal CF, until 2025.
  3. Kelechi Iheanacho Joins Leicester City: Nigerian striker, Kelechi Iheanacho, has signed a new contract with English club, Leicester City, until 2025.

Injury Updates

  1. Alex Iwobi Out for 4 Weeks: Nigerian midfielder, Alex Iwobi, has been ruled out for four weeks due to a hamstring injury.
  2. William Troost-Ekong Out for 6 Weeks: Nigerian defender, William Troost-Ekong, has been ruled out for six weeks due to a knee injury.

Stay tuned for more sports news updates from the National Football Federation (NFF)!