Nigeria super eagles team news
Here's the latest news and updates on the Nigerian national team, the Super Eagles:
Recent Results:
- Nigeria 2-1 Benin (2022 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers)
- Nigeria 0-1 Sierra Leone (2022 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers)
- Nigeria 1-0 Lesotho (2022 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers)
Upcoming Matches:
- Nigeria vs. Sierra Leone (2022 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers) - March 2022
- Nigeria vs. Benin (2022 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers) - March 2022
Squad:
The Super Eagles have a talented squad with players playing in top leagues around the world. Here are some of the key players:
- Goalkeepers: Maduka Okoye (Sparta Rotterdam), Francis Uzoho (APOEL Nicosia), Daniel Akpeyi (Kaizer Chiefs)
- Defenders: William Troost-Ekong (Watford), Leon Balogun (Brighton & Hove Albion), Chidozie Awaziem (Nantes), Ola Aina (Torino)
- Midfielders: Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City), Oghenekaro Etebo (Watford), Alex Iwobi (Everton), Kelechi Iheanacho (Leicester City), Moses Simon (Nantes)
- Forwards: Victor Osimhen (Napoli), Odion Ighalo (Shanghai Shenhua), Samuel Kalu (Bordeaux), Ahmed Musa (Al-Nassr)
Injuries and Suspensions:
- Victor Osimhen is out injured after suffering a shoulder injury in the Benin match.
- Samuel Kalu is also out injured after picking up a knee injury in the Sierra Leone match.
- Ahmed Musa is suspended for the next match after picking up a yellow card in the Lesotho match.
Coaching Staff:
- Head Coach: Gernot Rohr
- Assistant Coaches: Salisu Yusuf, Imama Amapakabo
- Goalkeeping Coach: Alloy Agu
- Fitness Coach: Ike Shorunmu
Recent News:
- The Super Eagles have been drawn in Group D of the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers alongside Sierra Leone, Benin, and Lesotho.
- The team is preparing for the upcoming matches against Sierra Leone and Benin, with training sessions scheduled in Abuja.
- The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has announced plans to hold a friendly match against a European team in March 2022.
Please note that the information provided is subject to change and may not be up-to-date. For the latest news and updates on the Super Eagles, I recommend checking reputable sources such as the NFF website, Nigerian newspapers, and sports websites.