The Super Eagles will conclude their June international window with a high-profile friendly against Portugal as Eric Chelle’s side continue preparations for future competitions following their impressive recent run of results.

Nigeria head into the clash unbeaten in their last five matches, having defeated Zimbabwe and Jamaica before earning a 2-2 draw against Poland in Warsaw.

The game presents another major test for Chelle and his players against one of Europe’s strongest teams, led by Cristiano Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandes and Bernardo Silva.

Unlike Portugal, who are using the match as part of their preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Nigeria are continuing their rebuilding process after failing to qualify for the tournament.

The fixture also offers the Super Eagles an opportunity to gain revenge for their only previous meeting with Portugal, a 4-0 defeat in Lisbon in November 2022.

Nigeria will, however, be without some key players. Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman have both been excused from the squad, while Unity Cup hero Femi Azeez is also unavailable after picking up an injury.

Despite those absences, Chelle still has experienced stars including Alex Iwobi, Wilfred Ndidi, Calvin Bassey, Samuel Chukwueze and Moses Simon available for selection.

Portugal, meanwhile, are expected to field a star-studded squad featuring Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandes, Ruben Dias, Vitinha, Bernardo Silva and Nuno Mendes as Roberto Martinez fine-tunes his team ahead of the World Cup.

Date, time and venue

The international friendly between Portugal and Nigeria will be played on Wednesday, June 10, 2026.

The match will take place at the Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa in Leiria, Portugal.

Kick-off is scheduled for 8:45 p.m. Nigerian time (WAT).

Football fans in Nigeria can watch the match live on NFF TV and SuperSport via DStv and GOtv platforms.

The game will also be available through official online streaming services, including the NFF TV YouTube channel.

A positive result against Portugal would further boost confidence within the Super Eagles camp ahead of upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers and other international assignments under Chelle. (Vanguard)

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