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Super Eagles travel to Russia wearing traditional Nigerian attire

The Nigerian World Cup squad pose for a team photo wearing their travel suits for Russia

Two weeks ago, Nike‘s popular Nigerian football kit broke pre-order records with an impressive three million units purchased- though this time it's not their kits that excited football fans but Nigeria's flashy travel outfits for the World Cup.

(Left to right) Michael Ogu, Elderson Echiejile and Odion Ighalo pose for a picture

While the majority of teams have jetted to Russia in their designer suits, Super Eagles’ stunning travel outfits caught the attention of people from all over the world, as it exudes the pomp and swagger that it takes to be a Nigerian. 

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