Nigeria football news today breaking news
Here are some of the latest Nigeria football news and breaking news:
Breaking News
- Super Eagles to face Tunisia in AFCON 2023 opener: The Super Eagles of Nigeria have been drawn against Tunisia in the opening match of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. The match is scheduled to take place on March 25, 2023. (Source: Vanguard News)
- Rohr names 25-man squad for AFCON 2023 qualifiers: Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr, has named a 25-man squad for the AFCON 2023 qualifiers against Tunisia and Egypt. The squad includes players from the domestic league and abroad. (Source: Goal.com)
- Nigeria to host 2023 AFCON qualifiers: The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced that Nigeria will host the 2023 AFCON qualifiers against Tunisia and Egypt. The matches are scheduled to take place in March 2023. (Source: Punch News)
Latest News
- Super Eagles to face tough opponents in AFCON 2023 qualifiers: The Super Eagles of Nigeria are set to face tough opponents in the AFCON 2023 qualifiers, including Tunisia and Egypt. The team will need to be at their best to qualify for the tournament. (Source: Daily Trust)
- Nigeria's football league to resume in January: The Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) is set to resume in January 2023 after a long break. The league was suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: Leadership News)
- Rohr to continue as Super Eagles coach: Despite criticism of his tactics and team selection, Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr, is set to continue as the team's coach. The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has given him a vote of confidence. (Source: This Day Live)
Transfer News
- Nigeria's Victor Osimhen joins Napoli for €70m: Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen, has joined Italian club, Napoli, for a fee of €70m. Osimhen was previously playing for Lille in France. (Source: ESPN)
- Samuel Kalu joins Watford on loan: Nigerian winger, Samuel Kalu, has joined English club, Watford, on loan from French club, Bordeaux. Kalu has been struggling for form and fitness in recent months. (Source: BBC Sport)
- Nigeria's Kelechi Iheanacho joins Leicester City on loan: Nigerian striker, Kelechi Iheanacho, has joined English club, Leicester City, on loan from Manchester City. Iheanacho has been struggling for form and game time at Manchester City. (Source: Sky Sports)
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