Nigeria’s Super Eagles arrived in the Portuguese capital on Thursday, gearing up for a high-profile international friendly against the host nation on Sunday.
The team, fresh from a successful Unity Cup campaign in London, landed in Lisbon just a day after playing out a 2-2 draw against Poland in Warsaw on Wednesday.
Head coach Eric Chelle and his squad will now shift focus to what promises to be a tough encounter against one of Europe’s strongest sides.
Portugal, who have already qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, are expected to field a competitive team as they fine-tune their preparations.
For Nigeria, the match offers another vital opportunity for Chelle to assess his players and build momentum ahead of upcoming competitive assignments.
The three-time African champions will be looking to test themselves against top-quality opposition, having shown promising signs in recent outings. The friendly is scheduled to take place on Sunday in Portugal.
This encounter marks another significant step in Nigeria’s build-up as they continue their preparations under the French tactician.
