Nigeria afcon news

Here are some recent news updates on Nigeria and the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON):

Nigeria's AFCON 2021 Campaign

• Nigeria was eliminated from the 2021 AFCON tournament after losing 2-1 to Tunisia in the round of 16.
• The Super Eagles finished third in Group D with four points, behind Egypt and Sudan.

Nigeria's Squad for AFCON 2021

• Nigeria's squad for the 2021 AFCON tournament included players like Odion Ighalo, Alex Iwobi, Samuel Chukwueze, and Wilfred Ndidi.
• The team was led by coach Gernot Rohr, who was in charge of the team since 2016.

Nigeria's AFCON History

• Nigeria has won the AFCON tournament three times: in 1980, 1994, and 2013.
• The Super Eagles have also finished as runners-up twice, in 1984 and 2000.

Recent News and Updates

• Nigeria's football federation, the NFF, has announced plans to rebuild the national team after the disappointing AFCON 2021 campaign.
• The NFF has also appointed a new coach, Jose Peseiro, to lead the team in the 2023 AFCON qualifiers.
• Nigeria's top players, including Ighalo and Iwobi, have been linked with moves to European clubs, with Ighalo reportedly set to join Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia.

Upcoming Matches

• Nigeria is set to play in the 2023 AFCON qualifiers, with their first match scheduled against Sierra Leone in June 2022.
• The Super Eagles will also face Guinea-Bissau and Cape Verde in the qualifiers.

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