Nigeria will face Portugal in an international friendly as the Super Eagles look to extend their unbeaten run and avenge a previous defeat

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will aim to conclude their international friendly schedule on a positive note when they face 2026 FIFA World Cup-bound Portugal in a high-profile encounter on Wednesday evening.

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Eric Chelle’s side enters the fixture in encouraging form, having built momentum from their recent Unity Cup performances, where they delivered a second consecutive record-breaking outing.

Nigeria also produced a competitive display against Poland in their previous friendly, securing a 2-2 draw after a late equaliser denied them victory in a tightly contested match.

The Super Eagles now turn their attention to Portugal, a fixture that carries added motivation following their 4-0 defeat in Lisbon during their last meeting in 2022.

The team will also be aiming to extend an impressive 12-match unbeaten run across all competitions, making the encounter a key test of their current progress.

The match is scheduled for June 10 at 8:45 p.m. Nigerian time and will take place at the Estádio Dr Magalhães Pessoa in Leiria, Portugal.

Fans in Nigeria will be able to follow the game live on NTA Sports 24, AfroSports and selected streaming platforms.

The friendly is seen as an important benchmark for the Super Eagles as they continue preparations for upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

Eric Chelle is expected to make several changes to his starting lineup following the Poland fixture, with key players such as Wilfred Ndidi and Calvin Bassey likely to retain their places.

However, the team will be without Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman, who remain significant absentees in attack.

Alex Iwobi is expected to return to the starting XI after missing the Poland game, adding creativity to the midfield setup.

Nigeria have also suffered a setback after defender Igho Ogbu sustained an injury in training in Lisbon, with medical staff suspecting a ruptured Achilles tendon.

In contrast, Portugal arrive with a near full-strength squad under Roberto Martínez, with captain Cristiano Ronaldo expected to feature prominently as he continues preparations for a record sixth World Cup appearance.

The Portuguese side will also include key players such as Rúben Dias, Vitinha, João Neves and Rúben Neves, strengthening their already formidable lineup.

The fixture represents Portugal’s final major test before the World Cup, ensuring a highly competitive encounter.

For Nigeria, the match provides an opportunity to measure progress against one of the world’s elite football nations while maintaining momentum ahead of future qualifiers.

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Following the friendly, the Super Eagles will shift focus to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign, where they will face Madagascar, Guinea-Bissau and Tanzania in Group L.