Nigerianfootball news
Here are some recent Nigerian football news:
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 World Cup qualifiers due to a hamstring injury. (Source: ESPN)
NPFL
- The Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) has been suspended indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: Punch Newspapers)
- Lobi Stars have been crowned the 2019-2020 NPFL champions, after the league was cancelled due to the pandemic. (Source: Goal.com)
- Kano Pillars have appointed former Super Eagles player, Rabiu Ali, as their new head coach. (Source: Daily Trust)
CAF Champions League
- Enyimba have been eliminated from the CAF Champions League after losing 2-1 to Raja Casablanca in the second leg of their playoff tie. (Source: Goal.com)
- Plateau United have been drawn against Al Ahly of Egypt in the CAF Confederation Cup group stage. (Source: Vanguard News)
Other News
- The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has announced plans to establish a professional football league for women. (Source: This Day Live)
- The NFF has also announced plans to build a new national stadium in Abuja. (Source: Punch Newspapers)
- Former Super Eagles player, Jay-Jay Okocha, has been appointed as a FIFA ambassador for Africa. (Source: Goal.com)
I hope you find these updates interesting!