Nigeria starting lineup vs Portugal confirmed for pre-World Cup friendly

The previous outing between these sides ended in favour of Seleção das Quinas.

The Super Eagles are all set to lock horns with the Portugal national football team in what is going to be a friendly outing. This will be an interesting contest, taking place at the Estádio Dr Magalhães Pessoa.

Cristiano Ronaldo and company will be at home, giving them an advantage from the beginning. Their preparations for the FIFA World Cup 2026 are going good and will be eager to continue their positive run of form.

The Nigeria national football team will be competing against Portugal for the second time ever. They faced a dominant defeat in 2022, but will be hoping for a different result this time around. The Éric Chelle-led side is coming in after being held to a 2-2 draw by Poland in their last outing. They could’ve secured a win, but conceded a goal in the final seconds and the game ended on level terms.

The Super Eagles have capable players in the squad, but how will they line up this time around?

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Nigeria’s confirmed lineup for the international friendly match against Portugal (4-3-3):

Goalkeeper: Maduka Okoye

Defenders: Christian Akpan, Semi Ajayi, Calvin Bassey, Bruno Onyemaechi

Midfielders: Wilfried Ndidi, Tochulwu Nnadi, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru

Forwards: Akor Adams, Alex Iwobi, Moses Simon

Substitutes: Arthur Okonkwo, Francis Uzoho, Emmanuel Fernandez, Zaidu Sanusi, Abdullahi Bewene, Frank Onyeka, Raphael Onyedika, Paul Onuachu, Philip Otele, Rafiu Durosinmi, Terem Moffi

Thoughts on the lineup

They have a balanced squad at the moment. With Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman absent from the lineup, they will have to fight hard in the attacking front.

Wilfried Ndidi will be the captain for the Nigeria national football team. He will control the midfield alongside Tochulwu Nnadi and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru.

Maduka Okoye will be guarding the goalpost. Forming a strong defensive line will be Christian Akpan, Semi Ajayi, Calvin Bassey and Bruno Onyemaechi.

Looking to penetrate Portugal’s defence, Akor Adams, Alex Iwobi and Moses Simon are going to play a crucial role in the attacking front for the Super Eagles.

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