Nigeria national team news
Here are some recent news updates about the Nigeria national 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 22, 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 de la Mosson in Montpellier, France. (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
- Super Eagles to face Sierra Leone in AFCON qualifier: Nigeria will host Sierra Leone in the AFCON qualifier on March 22, 2023, at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja. (Source: NFF)
- Super Eagles to face Lesotho in AFCON qualifier: Nigeria will travel to Lesotho to face the Lesotho national team in the AFCON qualifier on March 29, 2023. (Source: NFF)
Player News
- Victor Osimhen to miss AFCON qualifiers: Napoli striker Victor Osimhen has been ruled out of the AFCON qualifiers due to a knee injury. (Source: Goal.com)
- Alex Iwobi to miss AFCON qualifiers: Everton midfielder Alex Iwobi has been left out of the Super Eagles squad for the AFCON qualifiers due to a hamstring injury. (Source: ESPN)
Coaching News
- Gernot Rohr to continue as Super Eagles coach: The NFF has confirmed that Gernot Rohr will continue as the Super Eagles coach despite calls for his sack. (Source: Vanguard News)
- Rohr names new assistant coach: Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has named Imama Amapakabo as his new assistant coach. (Source: Goal.com)
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