Portugal Propose June Friendly Against Super Eagles Ahead of 2026 World Cup

Officials of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the Portuguese Football Federation are currently in talks, with both parties expected to finalise arrangements in the coming day

Portugal Propose June Friendly Against Super Eagles Ahead of 2026 World Cup

Portugal have proposed an international friendly match against Nigeria’s Super Eagles as part of preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The friendly is scheduled for June 6, with Lisbon expected to host the encounter.

Officials of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the Portuguese Football Federation are currently in talks, with both parties expected to finalise arrangements in the coming days.

The Super Eagles come into the proposed fixture on the back of impressive performances at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, where they caught the attention of football analysts and fans alike.

Portugal last faced Nigeria in a friendly in November 2022, securing a 4–0 victory. Goals in that match were scored by Bruno Fernandes, Gonçalo Ramos, and João Mário, as the former European champions dominated proceedings.

The proposed friendly is expected to provide both teams with an early opportunity to assess their squads ahead of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers and finals.