…right-back, who is eligible through his Nigerian father, to represent the Super EaglesAthekame's senior debut was impressive as he provided assists for both of Zeki Amdouni's goals in Switzerland's victoryPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! The Super Eagles have lost the race to convinc…
By Jacob Ajom The Super Eagles are away to Russia for a friendly match against their hosts on October 6. Before their departure to Moscow, they received the biggest shock from an African team under coach Eric Chelle. The Super Eagles lost 3-0 to lowly rated Guinea Bissau in a 2027 AFCON Qualifier. Former Nigeria intern…
…France. Ahanor, who was born in Aversa, Italy, is eligible to represent the Super Eagles through his Nigerian heritage via his parents. His exclusion from the Azzurri squad ensures he will not become cap-tied to Italy during the October 2026 international window. The Atalanta loanee is among nine players excluded from…
…advanced education. Owolabi holds a doctorate in Physical Education. The former Green Eagles player was part of Nigeria’s team that won the 1980 Africa Cup of Nations and spent much of his club career with IICC Shooting Stars. Owolabi has spoken about how he combined his studies with football, including continuing his…
The City Boy Movement has announced the appointment of Super Eagles players Shehu Abdullahi and Kenneth Omeruo to positions in its national leadership structure. The announcement was made by the movement’s National Director of Media Monitoring and Rapid Response Bashir Ahmad, and a member of its National Working Commit…
…Karpin spoke about his expectations ahead of the October 6 friendly against the Super Eagles of NigeriaKarpin's comments came after Russia beat Iran 2-0 in their previous international fixture during the same breakNigeria arrived home on Wednesday after a mixed AFCON 2027 qualifier that ended with a heavy defeat to Gui…
…African nation to reach fifth place in the FIFA men’s world rankings, joining the Super Eagles, who achieved the feat in April 1994. Morocco moved above Brazil after the five-time world champions were held to a 1-1 draw by Australia, taking the Atlas Lions to a position Nigeria had occupied alone since their historic r…
Former Monaco striker Victor Ikpeba pointed fingers at Nigeria's defence after the Super Eagles fell 3-0 to Guinea-Bissau in the 2027 AFCON qualifiersIkpeba cleared goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali of blame, arguing the defenders failed to track attackers throughout the matchNigeria sit second in Group L with three points an…
…Osayi said about NigeriaThe controversy began after Osayi's sermon at the International Eagles Conference (IEC) 2026, where he described Nigeria as a nation with a unique spiritual calling. He argued that the country's ongoing suffering is a form of divine preparation rather than a consequence of poor leadership, urgin…
…in their AFCON 2027 qualifierStanley Nwabali faced fierce criticism from Super Eagles fans after failing to respond to any of the three goals he concededOkoye, who was first choice when Nwabali was absent, has been an unused substitute in both opening qualifiersPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at…
…Secretary, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu. Oke-Osanyintolu stated that the agency’s Alpha Eagle Team, deployed from Cappa Base, received the distress alert at 1:26pm and arrived at the scene on Oke Arin Street, Mushin, within the estimated response time. He noted that the team found a room on the top floor of the storey bu…
Social media expert JJ Omojuwa publicly called out the Super Eagles players after Nigeria's heavy defeat in BissauNigeria suffered a 3-0 loss to Guinea-Bissau on September 29, 2026, in their second Group L AFCON 2027 qualifierThe stunning defeat is officially coach Eric Chelle's first loss since taking charge of the Ni…
…as a free agent after his contract with Scottish Premiership club Celtic ended. Super Eagles: Kelechi Iheanacho emerges best player in Turkey
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle confirmed George Ilenikhena is a major fitness doubt for Tuesday's AFCON qualifier against Guinea-BissauThe 20-year-old scored on debut to help Nigeria come from behind to beat Madagascar 2-1 in Uyo four days earlierChelle also revealed that two or three other players in the squad fell il…
…Born in Borgomanero, Italy, Kayode was previously eligible to represent the Super Eagles through his Nigerian parentage. Despite the Nigeria Football Federation’s attempts to persuade him to pledge his international future to Nigeria, he opted to represent his country of birth rather than the African powerhouse. Wearin…
…of the pitch at the September 24 Stadium in Bissau. The Djurtus will host the Super Eagles in a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying Matchday 2 encounter on Tuesday (today). The playing surface has come under scrutiny following persistent rainfall in the Guinea-Bissau capital, with the heavy downpour leaving parts of…
Nigeria's Super Eagles have arrived in Guinea-Bissau ahead of their Group L AFCON 2027 qualifying match on TuesdayGuinea-Bissau leads Group L on goal difference after both sides won their opening qualifier matchesCAF assigned Ethiopian referee Tewodros Mitiku to oversee the top-of-the-table clash at the Estádio Naciona…
…on a private jet on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, weeks after pulling out of the Super Eagles squad with a groin injuryThe Galatasaray striker reportedly spends between ₦60.75 million and ₦81 million on private jet charters for each Istanbul-to-Lagos tripOsimhen opened up about why he keeps returning to Nigeria during h…
Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi received a straight red card for a flailing elbow on Brighton's Maxim de Cuyper in the 53rd minuteCoventry City suffered a 5-0 home defeat to Brighton, their fourth consecutive Premier League loss without scoring a single goalFormer England pundits Lee Hendrie and Sue Smith both backe…
Victor Osimhen scored for Galatasaray before leaving the pitch injured in the second half of their win over Istanbul BasaksehirA Turkish doctor outlined both the best and worst case recovery scenarios for the Nigerian striker's groin injuryGalatasaray fans and Nigerian football followers are waiting for manager Okan Bu…
…before the latest setback. The timing of the injury could raise concerns for the Super Eagles, with Nigeria preparing for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers later this month. Nigeria are scheduled to face Madagascar on September 23 before travelling to Guinea-Bissau four days later for their second qualifying fi…
…Bursaspor in the summer, putting him among the club's top performers this seasonSuper Eagles coach Eric Chelle is set to name his squad for Nigeria's opening 2027 AFCON qualifying fixtures later in SeptemberPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Kelech…
…"hold the line" against a "zombie border siege." Other games prompt users to fly a bald eagle along the National Mall or fill their "kids' Trump accounts" by catching diamonds and cash. A White House official stated, "this is an effort to further contrast between a culture of fun and winning and the dark socialist visi…
…of what they’re doing,” Amerika Garcia Grewal, co-director of the Frontera Federation in Eagle Pass, Texas, told AFP. “There’s no attention paid to the quality of life for human beings, both those in their game or those in real life. We who live in the borderlands are US citizens and yet are treated with suspicion and…
Landon Emenalo, son of former Super Eagles defender and ex-Chelsea technical director Michael Emenalo, has joined Scottish giants Celtic on loan from Chelsea. The 18-year-old, who is comfortable playing in both defence and midfield, will spend the season in Scotland as he looks to gain valuable first-team experience. E…