Nigeria football federation news
Here are some recent news updates from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF):
Latest News
- Super Eagles to play friendly matches in the United States: The NFF has announced that the Super Eagles will play two friendly matches against the United States Men's National Team in September. The matches are part of the team's preparation for the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. [Source: NFF official website]
- NFF appoints new technical director: The NFF has appointed former Super Eagles player, Joseph Yobo, as the new technical director of the federation. Yobo will be responsible for overseeing the development of Nigerian football at all levels. [Source: Vanguard News]
- Nigeria to host 2020 African Nations Championship: The NFF has been awarded the hosting rights for the 2020 African Nations Championship (CHAN). The tournament will take place from January 11 to February 1, 2020. [Source: CAF official website]
- Super Falcons to play friendly matches in China: The Super Falcons, Nigeria's women's national team, will play two friendly matches against China's women's national team in September. The matches are part of the team's preparation for the 2020 African Women's Cup of Nations. [Source: NFF official website]
- NFF launches new football development program: The NFF has launched a new football development program aimed at identifying and developing young talents in Nigeria. The program, called the "NFF Football Development Program", will provide training and coaching to young players across the country. [Source: NFF official website]
Recent Results
- Super Eagles defeat Brazil 1-0 in friendly match: The Super Eagles defeated Brazil 1-0 in a friendly match played in Singapore on October 13, 2019. [Source: BBC Sport]
- Super Falcons lose to France 1-0 in friendly match: The Super Falcons lost to France 1-0 in a friendly match played in Le Mans, France on November 2, 2019. [Source: BBC Sport]
- Nigeria U-23 team defeats Sudan 2-0 in AFCON qualifiers: The Nigeria U-23 team defeated Sudan 2-0 in the AFCON qualifiers played in Asaba, Nigeria on November 15, 2019. [Source: NFF official website]
Upcoming Fixtures
- Super Eagles to play against Algeria in 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers: The Super Eagles will play against Algeria in the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers on November 12, 2020. [Source: NFF official website]
- Super Falcons to play against South Africa in 2020 African Women's Cup of Nations qualifiers: The Super Falcons will play against South Africa in the 2020 African Women's Cup of Nations qualifiers on November 28, 2020. [Source: NFF official website]
Please note that the news and fixtures are subject to change, and it's always best to check the official NFF website or other reliable sources for the latest updates.