Nigeria national football team news
Here are some recent news updates about the Nigeria national football team:
Latest News
- Super Eagles to face Tunisia in friendly match: The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has announced that the Super Eagles will play a friendly match against Tunisia on March 29, 2023, in France. (Source: Vanguard News)
- Rohr names 25-man squad for AFCON qualifiers: Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has named a 25-man squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Sierra Leone and Lesotho. (Source: Goal.com)
- Nigeria to host Sierra Leone in AFCON qualifier: The NFF has confirmed that Nigeria will host Sierra Leone in the AFCON qualifier on March 25, 2023, at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja. (Source: Punch Newspapers)
Recent Results
- Super Eagles draw 1-1 with Algeria in friendly: Nigeria's Super Eagles drew 1-1 with Algeria in a friendly match played on March 12, 2023, at the Stade Olympique de Radès in Tunis, Tunisia. (Source: BBC Sport)
- Nigeria loses 2-0 to Egypt in AFCON qualifier: The Super Eagles suffered a 2-0 defeat to Egypt in the AFCON qualifier played on November 12, 2021, at the Borg El Arab Stadium in Alexandria, Egypt. (Source: ESPN)
Upcoming Fixtures
- AFCON qualifier: Nigeria vs Sierra Leone (March 25, 2023)
- AFCON qualifier: Nigeria vs Lesotho (March 29, 2023)
- Friendly match: Nigeria vs Tunisia (March 29, 2023)
Recent Transfers
- Victor Osimhen joins Napoli from Lille: Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has joined Italian club Napoli from French side Lille for a reported fee of €80 million. (Source: Goal.com)
- Kelechi Iheanacho joins Leicester City from Manchester City: Nigerian forward Kelechi Iheanacho has joined English Premier League club Leicester City from Manchester City for a reported fee of £25 million. (Source: BBC Sport)
Player News
- Alex Iwobi signs new contract with Everton: Nigerian midfielder Alex Iwobi has signed a new contract with English Premier League club Everton until 2025. (Source: Everton FC)
- Odion Ighalo retires from international football: Nigerian striker Odion Ighalo has announced his retirement from international football, citing a desire to focus on his club career. (Source: BBC Sport)
I hope this information is helpful!