Soccer nigeria news
Here are some recent news updates about soccer in Nigeria:
Super Eagles
- Nigeria's 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)
- The Super Eagles will play their first World Cup qualifier against Sierra Leone on March 25, 2022. (Source: Vanguard News)
NPFL
- The Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) has been suspended indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: Punch Newspapers)
- The NPFL has announced a new format for the 2020-21 season, with the top four teams qualifying for the CAF Champions League and the bottom four teams relegated to the Nigeria National League. (Source: Goal.com)
CAF Champions League
- Nigerian club Enyimba has been eliminated from the CAF Champions League after losing 2-1 to Moroccan side Raja Casablanca in the quarterfinals. (Source: BBC Sport)
- Nigerian club Plateau United has been drawn against Egyptian side Zamalek in the CAF Confederation Cup quarterfinals. (Source: Goal.com)
International Friendlies
- The Super Eagles will play an international friendly match against Mexico on March 26, 2022, in the United States. (Source: ESPN FC)
- The Super Eagles will also play a friendly match against Ecuador on March 29, 2022, in the United States. (Source: Goal.com)
Coaching News
- Gernot Rohr has been sacked as the head coach of the Super Eagles, with a new coach expected to be appointed soon. (Source: BBC Sport)
- Augustine Eguavoen has been appointed as the interim head coach of the Super Eagles, pending the appointment of a new permanent coach. (Source: Goal.com)
Player News
- Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has signed a new contract with Everton FC in the English Premier League. (Source: BBC Sport)
- Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen has signed a new contract with Napoli FC in the Italian Serie A. (Source: Goal.com)
I hope you find these updates interesting!