Super Eagles Arrive In Portugal Ahead Of Clash With Hosts

Super Eagles Arrive In Portugal Ahead Of Clash With Hosts

Sampson Adedeji 

Nigeria's Super Eagles have arrived in Portugal ahead of their international friendly match against the FIFA World Cup-bound Portuguese national team, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

Fresh from their successful outing at the Unity Cup in London, the three-time African champions were held to a 2-2 draw by Poland in an international friendly played in Warsaw on Wednesday.

The team, led by head coach Eric Chelle, touched down in Lisbon, the capital city of Portugal, on Thursday as preparations intensify for Sunday's highly anticipated encounter.

The friendly match is expected to provide another important test for the Super Eagles as Chelle continues to assess his squad ahead of upcoming competitive fixtures

Portugal, who have already secured qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, will use the game as part of their preparations, while Nigeria will be aiming to build on their recent performances and maintain momentum against one of Europe's top sides.

The match is scheduled to take place on Sunday in Portugal.