Nigeria sport news update today
Here are some of the latest sports news updates from Nigeria:
Super Eagles
- The Super Eagles have been drawn in Group D of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, alongside Guinea, Sierra Leone, and Sao Tome and Principe. (Source: Vanguard News)
- Super Eagles coach, Jose Peseiro, has called up 25 players for the team's friendly match against Algeria on March 25. (Source: Punch Newspaper)
Nigerian Premier League
- The Nigerian Premier League has been suspended indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: Goal.com)
- Lobi Stars have been crowned the champions of the Nigerian Premier League for the 2020-21 season. (Source: BBC Sport)
Rugby
- The Nigerian Rugby Federation has announced that the country will host the 2023 Africa Rugby Cup. (Source: This Day Live)
- The Nigerian Rugby team, the Black Stallions, have been drawn in Pool A of the 2023 Africa Rugby Cup, alongside Ghana, Kenya, and Senegal. (Source: The Guardian Nigeria)
Boxing
- Nigerian boxer, Efe Ajagba, has signed a multi-year deal with Top Rank Promotions. (Source: ESPN)
- Ajagba is set to face off against former world champion, Michael Hunter, on April 9. (Source: Boxing News 24)
Tennis
- Nigerian tennis player, Sylvester Emmanuel, has won the men's singles title at the ITF World Tennis Tour event in Egypt. (Source: The Nation Newspaper)
- Emmanuel will represent Nigeria at the 2023 ITF World Tennis Tour Finals in Turkey. (Source: Punch Newspaper)
Other Sports
- The Nigerian Basketball Federation has announced that the country will host the 2023 FIBA AfroBasket tournament. (Source: This Day Live)
- The Nigerian Football Federation has launched a new initiative to develop women's football in the country. (Source: The Guardian Nigeria)
Please note that these are just some of the latest sports news updates from Nigeria, and there may be other news stories that are not included here.