Nigerian sport news today
Here are some Nigerian sports news updates for today:
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 Newspapers)
Nigerian Premier League
- The Nigerian Premier League has been suspended indefinitely due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: Goal.com)
- Lobi Stars have been crowned the champions of the Nigerian Premier League, winning their first title in 14 years. (Source: BBC Sport)
Rugby
- The Nigerian Rugby Federation has announced that the country will host the 2023 Africa Rugby Cup, a tournament featuring the top six teams in Africa. (Source: This Day Live)
Boxing
- Nigerian boxer, Efe Ajagba, has signed a multi-year deal with Top Rank, a leading boxing promotion company. (Source: ESPN)
Athletics
- Nigerian athlete, Tobi Amusan, has set a new national record in the 100m hurdles with a time of 12.43 seconds. (Source: The Guardian Nigeria)
Cricket
- The Nigerian national cricket team has been eliminated from the ICC World Cricket League Division III tournament after losing to Uganda. (Source: Cricket Nigeria)
These are just a few of the latest sports news updates from Nigeria. I hope you find them interesting!