Super eagles update news
Here are some recent updates on the Super Eagles of Nigeria:
Latest News
- 2022 World Cup Qualifiers: The Super Eagles are set to face Ghana in the 2022 World Cup qualifiers on March 25 and 29. The team has been training in Abuja ahead of the crucial matches.
- New Coach: The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has appointed José Santos Peseiro as the new head coach of the Super Eagles. Peseiro, a Portuguese coach, has previously managed teams like Sporting CP and Vitória Guimarães.
- Player Call-ups: The NFF has released the list of players invited for the World Cup qualifiers against Ghana. The list includes players like Victor Osimhen, Kelechi Iheanacho, and Alex Iwobi.
- Injury Concerns: There are concerns over the fitness of some key players, including Osimhen, who has been struggling with a knee injury. The NFF has confirmed that Osimhen will undergo a medical test before the qualifiers.
- Team Selection: Peseiro has hinted that he will select a strong team for the World Cup qualifiers, with a mix of experienced players and young talents.
Recent Results
- Friendly Match: The Super Eagles played a friendly match against Cameroon on March 12, winning 2-0. The team scored through goals from Osimhen and Iheanacho.
- CHAN Qualifiers: Nigeria's U-23 team, the Dream Team, qualified for the 2022 African Nations Championship (CHAN) after defeating Burkina Faso 2-1 in the qualifiers.
Upcoming Fixtures
- 2022 World Cup Qualifiers: Nigeria vs Ghana (March 25 and 29)
- CHAN 2022: Nigeria vs TBD (June 2022)
Player News
- Victor Osimhen: The Napoli striker has been struggling with a knee injury and is a doubt for the World Cup qualifiers.
- Alex Iwobi: The Everton midfielder has been in good form for his club and is expected to feature for the Super Eagles in the World Cup qualifiers.
- Kelechi Iheanacho: The Leicester City striker has been scoring regularly for his club and is likely to start for the Super Eagles against Ghana.
Stay tuned for more updates on the Super Eagles!