Former Super Eagles coach Jo Bonfrere has claimed that he has yet to receive his Olympic gold medal or reward for helping Nigeria win the men's football event at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. Bonfrere made the claim during an interview with CreativeLordTV in Ebonyi State, where he visited for the opening of Chief Agueze's…

Super Eagles legend Jay Jay Okocha tipped Kylian Mbappe to win the 2026 Ballon d'Or, citing his scoring exploits across three competitionsOkocha acknowledged a competitive field that includes Harry Kane, Lamine Yamal, and several PSG stars in the running for the awardThe former Nigerian international named Manchester C…

…looks to impress Diego Simeone against Manchester UnitedMoses Usor, who scored on his Super Eagles debut, and uncapped winger Christian Nwachukwu are also in Champions League action this weekPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!The 2026/27 UEFA Champ…

…over alleged financial offences arising from his administration.. Meanwhile, in sports, Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen made a remarkable return from injury, coming off the bench to inspire Galatasaray’s comeback victory in the Turkish Super Lig. These and other major developments across security, business, and ent…

…That put him level with Gift Orban at the top of the Turkish scoring charts. Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen. Photo: Super Eagles Tolu Arokodare (Ajax) Arokodare has revived his career in Amsterdam after a difficult spell at Wolves, who were relegated. He scored six goals in 38 appearances for them last season. He…

…Ince provides update on Osimhen's injury. Photo by Yagiz Gurtug.ImagesThe setback forced Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle to remove him from Nigeria's squad for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, with Taiwo Awoniyi called up as his replacement, as noted by NFF.Despite missing the matches, Osimhen travelled t…

…losses this has cost Nigeria," the NSC official told ESPN. "The revenue that the Super Eagles and the NFF would have received from participating at the World Cup, the exposure that players would have got, transfers, the sponsorship fees, even the boost to the Nigerian economy. "We are exploring all our options as a cou…

The Nigeria Football Federation released a statement after the Super Eagles came from behind twice against Russia in an international friendly on TuesdayHead Coach Éric Chelle handed nine players their international debuts in a heavily rotated squad designed to test Nigeria's competitive depthA 19-year-old debutant and…

…fielded an ineligible player in the 2026 World Cup qualifier game played against the Super Eagles of Nigeria, The New York Times has learnt. The match, which was held in November 2025 in Rabat, Morocco, was the final of the CAF play-offs for a spot in the intercontinental tournament. DR Congo won 4-3 on penalties after…

…that love for the game and the country, not anyone’s persuasion, brought him back to the Super Eagles for the friendly against Russia on Tuesday (today). The Bursaspor forward was recalled after more than 16 months out of the national team. His last appearance was in the 2025 Unity Cup final against Jamaica on May 31,…

Nigeria’s Super Eagles held their first training session in Nizhny Novgorod on Saturday night as they gear up for the international friendly against Russia, DAILY POST reports. The players and their officials arrived in Moscow for the game on Friday. Captain Wilfred Ndidi, Bright Osayi-Samuel and Akpe Victory have alre…

…Geneva-born 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 rac…

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…

…against 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 exclud…

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…

…Valery 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…

…second 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 his…

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…

…Guinea-Bissau 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 sea…

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…

…arrival 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…

…on Monday. 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 powerho…

…condition 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…

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…