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Here are some of the latest Nigerian football news updates:

Super Eagles

• The Super Eagles have been drawn in Group D of the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers alongside Cape Verde, Central African Republic, and Liberia. (Source: Goal.com)
• Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr, has named a 25-man squad for the upcoming 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Cape Verde and Central African Republic. (Source: Vanguard News)
• Super Eagles midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi, has been ruled out of the upcoming 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers due to injury. (Source: ESPN)

NPFL

• Kano Pillars have been crowned the 2020-21 NPFL champions after defeating Enyimba 2-1 in the final match of the season. (Source: Punch Newspapers)
• Rangers International FC have been relegated to the NPFL second tier after finishing 19th on the league table. (Source: Daily Trust)
• Lobi Stars have signed former Enyimba striker, Victor Mbaoma, on a three-year deal. (Source: Goal.com)

CAF Champions League

• Enyimba have been eliminated from the CAF Champions League after losing 2-1 to Al Ahly in the second leg of their semi-final tie. (Source: BBC Sport)
• Mamelodi Sundowns have been crowned the 2020-21 CAF Champions League winners after defeating Al Ahly 2-1 in the final. (Source: ESPN)

Other News

• The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has announced that the 2022 AFCON qualifiers will be played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: Goal.com)
• The NFF has also announced that the 2021 NPFL season will start on October 17, 2021. (Source: Vanguard News)

Please note that these are just some of the latest Nigerian football news updates and may not be exhaustive.