Super eagles news update
Here's the latest news update on the Super Eagles of Nigeria:
Latest News
- Rohr's Contract Extension: The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has extended the contract of Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr, until 2024. The German tactician has been in charge of the team since 2016.
- African Cup of Nations Qualifiers: The Super Eagles are set to face Sierra Leone in the African Cup of Nations qualifiers on March 27 and 31. The team is looking to secure a spot in the tournament, which will be held in Cameroon next year.
- Injury Concerns: Super Eagles midfielder, Oghenekaro Etebo, has been ruled out of the Sierra Leone matches due to a knee injury. Defender, Leon Balogun, is also a doubt after picking up a knock in training.
- New Call-Ups: Rohr has called up three new players to the Super Eagles squad: goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye, defender, Zaidu Sanusi, and midfielder, Innocent Bonke.
- Friendly Match: The Super Eagles will play a friendly match against Mexico on March 25 at the Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California. The match is part of the team's preparations for the Sierra Leone matches.
Recent Results
- Friendly Match: The Super Eagles drew 1-1 with Algeria in a friendly match on March 12.
- African Cup of Nations Qualifiers: The team defeated Benin 2-1 in the first leg of the qualifiers on November 13.
Upcoming Fixtures
- Sierra Leone (A): March 27 (African Cup of Nations Qualifiers)
- Sierra Leone (H): March 31 (African Cup of Nations Qualifiers)
- Mexico (A): March 25 (Friendly Match)
Squad
- Goalkeepers: Maduka Okoye, Francis Uzoho, Daniel Akpeyi
- Defenders: William Ekong, Leon Balogun, Chidozie Awaziem, Zaidu Sanusi, Olaoluwa Aina, Jamilu Collins
- Midfielders: Oghenekaro Etebo, Wilfred Ndidi, Alex Iwobi, Innocent Bonke, Moses Simon, Samuel Chukwueze
- Forwards: Victor Osimhen, Kelechi Iheanacho, Odion Ighalo, Samuel Kalu, Ahmed Musa
Stay tuned for more updates on the Super Eagles!