Nigeria will take on Portugal in a pre-2026 World Cup friendly game on Wednesday night.
This is the Super Eagles’ second consecutive match against an European nation.
Eric Chelle’s men played out a 2-2 draw with Poland one week ago, with a late equalizer stopping them from victory.
Portugal, who are likely to be led out by captain Cristiano Ronaldo, will use this game to prepare for the World Cup.
The encounter will take place at the Estadio Dr. Magalhaes Pessoa and kick-off is 8.45pm Nigerian time.
DAILY POST will bring you live updates from Nigeria’s match against Portugal.
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Portugal starting XI: Costa; Dalot, Inacio, Dias, Semedo; Joao Neves, Vitinha; Trincao, Fernandes, Neto; Cristiano Ronaldo
Nigeria starting XI: Okoye; Bewene, Ajayi, Bassey, Fernandez; Ndidi, Onyeka, Iwobi; Chukwueze, Simon, Adams
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FIRST HALF: Pedro Neto’s low drive rolls into the corner of Okoye’s net. Portugal lead the Super Eagles 1-0.
Akor Adams bullies his way through and slides the ball home to make it 1-1.
HALF TIME. It is level at the break between the two teams. Neto and Adams have scored respectively.
SECOND HALF: Conceicao has cut in and curled home a beauty. Portugal retake the lead. 2-1.
FULL TIME: Nigeria have lost 2-1 to Portugal.
Read the MATCH REPORT HERE.
