Nigeria world cup qualifier news
Here are some recent news updates on Nigeria's World Cup qualifier:
Latest News:
- Nigeria's Super Eagles have been drawn in Group E of the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, alongside Cape Verde, Central African Republic, and Liberia.
- The team's head coach, Gernot Rohr, has announced a 25-man squad for the qualifiers, with some new faces and experienced players.
- Nigeria's first match in the qualifiers is scheduled for September 3, 2021, against Liberia at the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Lagos.
Recent Results:
- Nigeria's last international friendly match was a 1-1 draw against Algeria on June 12, 2021.
- The team's last competitive match was a 2-1 win over Lesotho in a 2022 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on November 12, 2020.
Upcoming Matches:
- September 3, 2021: Nigeria vs Liberia (2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier)
- September 7, 2021: Cape Verde vs Nigeria (2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier)
- October 7, 2021: Central African Republic vs Nigeria (2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier)
- October 11, 2021: Nigeria vs Cape Verde (2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier)
Squad:
- Goalkeepers: Maduka Okoye, Francis Uzoho, Daniel Akpeyi
- Defenders: William Ekong, Leon Balogun, Chidozie Awaziem, Kenneth Omeruo, Jamilu Collins, Ola Aina, Zaidu Sanusi
- Midfielders: Wilfred Ndidi, Oghenekaro Etebo, Alex Iwobi, Moses Simon, Samuel Chukwueze, Kelechi Iheanacho, Joe Aribo
- Forwards: Victor Osimhen, Odion Ighalo, Kelechi Nwakali, Samuel Kalu, Moses Nuhu
Injuries and Suspensions:
- Nigeria's star player, Victor Osimhen, is currently out injured after suffering a shoulder injury in a friendly match against Algeria.
- Defender, Leon Balogun, is also out injured after suffering a knee injury in a training session.
Coach's Comments:
- Gernot Rohr has expressed confidence in his team's ability to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, saying, "We have a good team and we will do our best to qualify."
- Rohr has also emphasized the importance of teamwork, saying, "We need to work together as a team to achieve our goals."
I hope this information is helpful!