9ja football news
Here are some recent news updates from the Nigerian football scene:
NPFL
- Lobi Stars have been crowned the 2022/23 NPFL champions after a thrilling 2-1 win over Rivers United on Sunday.
- The victory marks Lobi Stars' first-ever NPFL title, and they will represent Nigeria in the CAF Champions League next season.
- Plateau United have been relegated to the NPFL second tier after finishing 19th on the log with just 24 points from 38 matches.
International Friendlies
- The Super Eagles will face Mexico in an international friendly match on June 10 at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
- The match is part of the team's preparations for the 2023 AFCON qualifiers and will be played behind closed doors due to COVID-19 protocols.
AFCON Qualifiers
- Nigeria's Super Eagles will face Sierra Leone in a 2023 AFCON qualifier on June 11 at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City.
- The match is a crucial one for the Super Eagles, who are looking to maintain their unbeaten run in the qualifiers.
Transfers
- Super Eagles midfielder, Oghenekaro Etebo, has joined Turkish club, Çaykur Rizespor, on a permanent transfer from Watford FC.
- Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen, has signed a new contract with Napoli until 2027, with a reported release clause of €100 million.
Coaching News
- The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has appointed José Santos Peseiro as the new head coach of the Super Eagles, replacing Gernot Rohr.
- Peseiro, a Portuguese coach, has previously managed teams like Sporting CP and Vitória Guimarães in Portugal.
These are just a few of the latest news updates from the Nigerian football scene. Let me know if you'd like more information on any of these stories or if there's anything else I can help you with!