Entitled to compete and fit for match? (8)
I believe the answer is:
eligible
'entitled' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)
I don't understand the remainder of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for eligible that I've seen before include "Regarded as suitable, perhaps for marriage" , "Flashing lamp" , "Qualified, suitable" , "Suitable or deserving" , "Satisfying the appropriate conditions" .)