Nigeria vs Portugal: Live Updates from Super Eagles friendly
Nigeria will take on Portugal in a pre-2026 World Cup friendly game on Wednesday night. This is the Super Eagles’ second consecutive match against...
Super Eagles go test Portugal before World Cup warm-up
Tonight’s Grade A international friendly between Nigeria’s Super Eagles and Portugal’s Seleção das Quinas for Leiria, central Portuguese town, go...
Friendly: ‘I love Chelle’s idea’ – Portugal boss, Martinez names two high quality Super Eagles stars
Portugal’s head coach, Roberto Martinez, has acknowledged that Nigeria continues to be a formidable and competitive team, even without their key...
Man United eye Super Eagles star developed at Man City
Manchester United have reportedly placed Super Eagles midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru on their shortlist as the club prepares for a major midfield...
Galatasaray reject ₦189 billion bid for Victor Osimhen – Report
Turkish Süper Lig giants Galatasaray have reportedly rejected a bid worth approximately ₦189 billion (€120 million) for Super Eagles striker Victor...
Friendly: I Would Have Loved To See Osimhen Battle Ronaldo –Amao
Former Shooting Stars coach Fatai Amao has expressed disappointment that Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen won’t be facing Portugal’s Cristiano...
Super Eagles Midfielder Lands On Manchester United Transfer Radar
Manchester United have started preparations for next season by identifying targets that will improve the team for head coach Michael Carrick,...
Alex Iwobi To Be Honoured For 100th Super Eagles Appearance Against Portugal
Alex Iwobi will be honoured by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) ahead of Wednesday night’s international friendly against Portugal as he...
'Osimhen and Lookman are not here' - Portugal coach impressed by Nigeria depth, hails Iwobi and Bassey
Portugal manager Roberto Martinez has admitted that Nigeria remain a strong and competitive side even in the absence of key forwards Victor Osimhen...
Official: Brentford offer new deal to left-back Adedokun, retain Super Eagles centre-back
Brentford have published their academy retained and released list, with the status of three players of Nigerian descent now decided.At B team...
Nigeria: Ronaldo's Portugal in Final Warm Up Against Super Eagles Before World Cup Opener
[This Day] Tonight's Grade A international friendly between Nigeria's Super Eagles and Portugal's Seleção das Quinas in central Portuguese town of...
“Ronaldo Is Focused on Nigeria, Not Retirement” – Portugal Coach
Could Wednesday’s international friendly against Nigeria’s Super Eagles be Cristiano Ronaldo ‘s final appearance on Portuguese soil? As Portugal...
Portugal’s Coach Reveals Why He’s Counting On Cristiano Ronaldo To Floor Super Eagles On Wednesday
Portugal’s national team coach, Roberto Martinez has reeled out several factors that make him count on football legend, Cristiano Ronaldo to floor...
Nigeria Committed To Delivering Exceptional African School Games Next Year In Abuja – Olopade
Director-general of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Honourable Bukola Olopade has come out with an emphatic declaration that the country is...
World Cup 2026: Portugal can win the title – Nigeria coach Éric Chelle
Nigeria head coach Éric Chelle believes Portugal are genuine contenders to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup, describing the European side as one of the...
2026 Super Eagles review: Big matches and tactical shifts
Nigeria sport news: key football updates shaping the Super Eagles season in 2026For those living in Lagos, Abuja, or Aba, football is more than...
Confirmed: Younger brother of former Super Eagles invitee departs Chelsea after a decade
Premier League side Chelsea have announced their released list following the completion of the 2025-2026 season. The reigning Fifa Club World Cup...
“Close to €20m” – Trabzonspor chief responds to Super Eagles star’s transfer
Trabzonspor president Ertugrul Doğan has addressed speculation surrounding the future of Super Eagles forward Paul Onuachu amid reported interest...
Ex-Super Eagles Goalkeeper Akpeyi Announces Football Retirement
Former Nigerian international and Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi has officially announced his retirement from professional football,...
Eric Chelle Tips Portugal For World Cup Glory Ahead Of Super Eagles Friendly
Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has tipped Portugal to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup, describing Roberto Martínez’s side as genuine contenders...
Super Eagles Of Nigeria Will Be Demanding – Portugal Coach Martinez Admits
Portugal coach Roberto Martinez has labelled Nigeria a “demanding opponent” as his side prepares to face the Super Eagles in an international...
Chelle Make Four Changes To Super Eagles Starting XI For Portugal Clash
Head coach of the senior national team of Nigeria Eric Chelle has gone with his strongest starting lineup for today’s high profile friendly game...
Monimichelle Demands Apology from Former Super Eagles Goalkeeper, Idah Peterside, over Facebook Post
Lawyers to Chief Ebi Egbe, CEO of Monimichelle Sports Facilities Construction Limited, have demanded immediate retraction and public apology from...
France or Spain: Super Eagles CB Calvin Bassey picks 2026 World Cup favourite
Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey believes France will be the team to beat at the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite the presence of reigning champions...
“Just to beat ourselves” – Wilfred Ndidi reveals how Super Eagles plan to make up for World Cup miss
Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi has expressed his profound disappointment regarding the team’s failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup,...
Alex Iwobi To Receive Special Commendation Before Kick-off Of Super Eagles Versus Portugal Friendly
Fulham of England midfielder, Alex Iwobi will receive a special commendation from Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to mark his 100th international...
Eric Chelle Receives Fresh Accolades From Super Eagles’ Captain Ahead Of Wednesday’s Clash With Portugal
Super Eagles’ coach, Eric Sekou Chelle has received another round of accolades from his players, with captain of the squad, Wilfred Onyinye Ndidi...
AFN President Tonobok Okowa Lauds Introduction Of Ben Aghazu Cash Prizes Ahead Of National Athletics Trials
The president of Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Chief Tonobok Okowa has lauded the introduction of Ben Aghazu Prize for Excellence ahead of...
Wilfred Ndidi Describes International Friendly Against Portugal As ‘Very Massive Test’ For Super Eagles
Besiktas of Turkey midfielder, Wilfred Onyinye Ndidi has described Wednesday’s international friendly between Nigeria and Portugal as ‘a very...
Portugal Can Be Next World Cup Champions, Eric Chelle Posits Ahead Of Epic Friendly With Cristiano Ronaldo’s Team
Super Eagles’ coach, Eric Sekou Chelle posited ahead of his team’s international friendly away to Portugal on Wednesday that the hosts’ squad are...
Super Eagles to honour new centurion Iwobi before Portugal clash
Alex Iwobi will be presented with a commemorative plaque to celebrate his 100th appearance for the Super Eagles, DAILY POST reports. Iwobi will...
Friendly: We don’t care who we are playing – Super Eagles captain, Ndidi warns Portugal
Super Eagles captain, Wilfred Ndidi, has warned Portugal that Eric Chelle’s side doesn’t care who they are playing ahead of both sides’...
Portugal vs Nigeria: Coach Martinez explains why Super Eagles tie is perfect World Cup test
Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez has disclosed that his side will adopt an experimental approach when they face Nigeria in Wednesday night's...
2026 FIFA World Cup: Chelle backs Portugal to win first title
Super Eagles head coach, Éric Chelle has backed Portugal to emerge champions at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, DAILY POST reports. Seleção das Quinas...
Ronaldo, Fernandes among four Portugal stars Super Eagles must silence in today's friendly
Portugal will parade one of the strongest squads in world football when they face Nigeria’s Super Eagles in a blockbuster international friendly in...
Iwobi, Simon Don’t get Respect they Deserve in Super Eagles – Rohr
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Ronaldo, Iwobi Take Centre Stage As Nigeria Battle Portugal In High-Profile Friendly
Nigeria’s Super Eagles will face one of European football’s powerhouses, Portugal, in a prestigious international friendly on Wednesday evening in...
Friendly: Portugal star, Trincão compares Nigeria to Congo, reveals strategy to beat Super Eagles
Portugal forward, Francisco Trincão, has characterized Nigeria as a tough opponent and anticipates a difficult match when the two countries play in...
World Cup 2026: ‘I can’t influence it’ – Ndidi names two players Martinez should’ve named in Portugal squad
Super Eagles captain, Wilfred Ndidi has stated that his teammates at Besiktas, Jota Silva and Tiago Djaló should have been named in Roberto...
Friendly: Portugal coach, Martinez names player that’ll play full 90 minutes against Nigeria
Portugal’s head coach, Roberto Martínez has announced that Porto’s goalkeeper, Diogo Costa will play the entire 90 minutes in their friendly match...
The Anatomy of a Collapse: Why the Super Eagles Missed the 2026 FIFA World Cup
As the global football elite gathers in North America this month, the glaring absence of the green and white jersey hits home with agonizing...
Chelle Backs Portugal To Win World Cup
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle believes Portugal possess all the attributes required to emerge as the next FIFA World Cup champions, reports...
Portugal vs Nigeria: Super Eagles plan to spoil Ronaldo’s last home party
Many have picked the Portugal versus Nigeria clash today, in Leiria, as Cristiano Ronaldo’s last chance to remind Portuguese
The post Portugal vs...
World Cup 2026: Eric Chelle tips Portugal for glory ahead of Super Eagles showdown
Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle has identified Portugal as one of the leading contenders for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting the European giants...
Ronaldo’s Portugal in Final Warm up against Super Eagles Before World Cup Opener
Duro Ikhazuagbe Tonight’s Grade A international friendly between Nigeria’s Super Eagles and Portugal’s Seleção das Quinas in central Portuguese...
Super Eagles Face Stern Portugal Test as Iwobi Marks 100th Cap in Leiria Showdown
Nigeria’s senior men’s national team will take on Portugal’s Seleção das Quinas in Leiria on Wednesday night in a high-profile international...
2026 FIFA World Cup Peter Nieketen Blames Lack of Commitment for Super Eagles’ World Cup Failure, Doubts African Teams’ Chances
Former Nigerian international Peter Nieketen has attributed the Super Eagles’ failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup to a lack of...
“We Are Not a Small Team” — Chelle Vows to Defend Super Eagles’ Philosophy Against Portugal
Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has declared that Nigeria will approach Wednesday’s international friendly against Portugal with confidence and...
Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup Diaspora XI: Olise, Musiala lead star cast in Super Eagles’ absence
The Super Eagles will not be at the 2026 World Cup after falling short in their qualification journey, but the Mundial will still be graced by the...
World Cup 2026: Nigeria's Terem Moffi dissapointed as Super Eagles miss out
Super Eagles striker Terem Moffi has delivered a sobering assessment of Nigeria's failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, admitting that it...
'They're a similar team to Congo' - Portugal forward expects difficult match against Super Eagles
Portugal forward Francisco Trincão has described Nigeria as a difficult opponent and expects a challenging encounter when both nations meet in an...
Super Eagles: Next world cup might be be too late – Moffi
Super Eagles forward Terem Moffi has lamented Nigeria’s World Cup miss, stressing that the next tournament may arrive too late for some players in...
Friendly match: Why Portugal chose Nigeria – Super Eagles coach, Chelle
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has clarified the reasons behind Portugal’s choice to play against Nigeria in an international friendly,...
'Plays the full 90 minutes' - Portugal coach reveals one player guaranteed to start against Super Eagles
Speaking at the pre-match press conference, manager Roberto Martínez confirmed that Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa is set to play the full 90 minutes...
Friendly: Chelle declares Super Eagles ready for Portugal showdown
Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle says the friendly against Portugal is an opportunity for his team to test themselves against one of the best...
World Cup 2026: The Nigerian Stars Who Will Shine For Other Nations
The absence of Nigeria from the 2026 FIFA World Cup remains one of the tournament’s biggest disappointments. For a nation blessed with immense...
Remembering Nigeria’s Overflowing Crop of Strikers at the 2010 World Cup
The World Cup is here, and for the second straight edition of the tournament, the summer will go on without Nigerian involvement. The Super Eagles...
Friendly: Portugal boss Martinez braces for tough encounter with Super Eagles
Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez is bracing up for a difficult duel against the Super Eagles, DAILY POST reports. Seleção das Quinas will test...
Friendly: Portugal Coach Martinez Expects Tough Battle Against Super Eagles
Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez is expecting a stern test when his side takes on Nigeria’s Super Eagles in an international friendly on...
Ex-Chippa United goalkeeper who led Super Eagles to AFCON bronze confirms retirement
South African club Chippa United has featured two Super Eagles goalkeepers between the sticks over the last decade. One of them has now officially...
Wilfred Ndidi Backs Super Eagles Ahead Of Portugal Test
Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi has described Nigeria’s international friendly against Portugal as another important benchmark in the team’s...
Super Eagles Competitive Without Osimhen, Lookman – Coach Of Portugal
Coach of Portugal Roberto Martinez says the senior national team of Nigeria will be competitive in tomorrow’s friendly game despite the absence of...
Why Playing Against Super Eagles Is A Big Opportunity For Portugal – Chelle
Eric Chelle has said Wednesday’s friendly against the Super Eagles will afford Portugal the opportunity on how to approach their World Cup group K...
'We cannot compare Nigeria and DRC' - Chelle reveals why Portugal opted for Super Eagles friendly
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has explained why Portugal opted to face Nigeria in an international friendly, stressing that the decision is...
Portugal vs Nigeria: Ndidi talks tough ahead of Selecao clash – “We don’t care who we are playing”
Nigeria captain Wilfred Ndidi has insisted the Super Eagles will not be intimidated when they take on Portugal in Wednesday’s international...
Super Eagles Different From DR Congo – Coach Of Portugal Agrees With Chelle
Head coach of Portugal Roberto Martinez is in agreement with head coach of the senior national team of Nigeria that the team is different from...
Int’l Friendly: All Eyes On Ronaldo As Nigeria Tackle Portugal In Leiria
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE Nigeria’s Super Eagles and Portugal’s Seleção das Quinas will trade tackles in the central Portugese town of Leiria on...
Coach Of Portugal Praise Chelle’s Transformation Of Super Eagles – I Like His Ideas
Head coach of Portugal Roberto Martinez has praised the way Eric Chelle has transformed the senior national team of Nigeria since his appointment...
'This is a big game for them and for us' - Eric Chelle delighted ahead of Portugal v Nigeria
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has expressed delight ahead of his side’s international friendly against Portugal, describing the encounter as...
“We’re not perfect” – Ndidi rates Chelle’s impact on Super Eagles ahead of Portugal tie
Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi has given a strong endorsement of head coach Eric Chelle, saying the Franco-Malian tactician has brought...
Portugal Clash Massive Test For Super Eagles — Ndidi
Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi has described Wednesday’s international friendly against Portugal as a valuable test for the team,...
Friendly: Portugal clash big test for Super Eagles – Ndidi
Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi says Wednesday’s friendly against Portugal will be a good test for the team, DAILY POST reports. Éric Chelle’s...
Ronaldo, Iwobi in spotlight as Super Eagles face Portugal in Leiria
Nigeria’s Super Eagles and Portugal’s Seleção das Quinas will trade tackles in the central Portugese town of Leiria on Wednesday in what promises...
What Super Eagles captain Ndidi said before blockbuster friendly against Portugal
Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi has described Nigeria’s upcoming international friendly against Portugal as a major test for the team, insisting...
Iheanacho: “You can see that” – Celtic urged to retain Super Eagles forward
Former Aston Villa striker Alan McInally has weighed in on the future of Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho at Celtic ahead of the summer...
Friendly: Ronaldo, Fernandes Will Be Threat To Eagles –Adepoju
Former Nigerian international Mutiu Adepoju has disclosed that Portugal duo of Cristiano Ronaldo and Bruno Fernandes will be the Super Eagles’...
International Friendly: Ronaldo, Iwobi set to be cynosure as Nigeria confront Portugal in Leiria
Nigeria's Super Eagles and Portugal's Seleção das Quinas will trade tackles in the central Portugese town of Leiria on Wednesday in what promises...
Super Eagles Training – Akpan Shares Video Of His “Dribbling Skills”, Wows Chelle
Newly invited Genk of Belgium forward Christian Akpan has taken to his social media page to validate our reports on his strong performances in...
Nigerian Heritage Stars Set to Shine at 2026 World Cup Despite Super Eagles’ Absence
Nigeria may be absent from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but the country’s influence will still be felt strongly when the tournament kicks off in the...
You Cannot Compare Super Eagles With DR Congo – Chelle Tells Portugal
Head coach of the senior national team of Nigeria Eric Chelle has given his opinion ahead of tomorrow’s high profile friendly game against...
Alex Iwobi: I have no regrets choosing Nigeria
Nigeria International Alex Iwobi has expressed pride in his international journey, insisting he has no regrets about committing his future to the...
Iwobi Set To Earn 100th Nigeria Cap Against Portugal
Alex Iwobi is poised to reach a historic personal milestone when Nigeria’s Super Eagles face Portugal in an international friendly this Wednesday....
Transfer: Leicester City plot move for Okonkwo
Super Eagles goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo is a subject of interest from Leicester City, DAILY POST reports. Okonkwo is currently regarded as one of...
'We came up against their best' - Algeria midfielder reveals what happened against Nigeria at Afcon 2025
Eintracht Frankfurt midfielder Farès Chaïbi has opened up on Algeria’s quarterfinal exit to Nigeria at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, admitting...
Fidelis Ilechukwu Says NPFL Clubs Still Far Behind In Continental Football
Head coach of Rangers International F.C., Fidelis Ilechukwu, has admitted that Nigeria Premier Football League clubs will continue struggling in...
Okocha Influenced Me To Shun England For Nigeria – Super Eagles Star Reveals
Alex Iwobi will get his 100 caps for Nigeria if he gets to play in tomorrow’s highly profile friendly game against world cup bound Portugal,...
Leicester City Interested In Super Eagles Goalkeeper
Leicester City are exploring a move for Wrexham goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo, Completesports.com reports. The Foxes were relegated from the Sky Bet...
Paul Onuachu Reflects On Memorable Trabzonspor Season After Domestic Cup Success
Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu has described his recent campaign with Trabzonspor as one of the best seasons of his career. READ ALSO: Bukola...
Alex Iwobi Reflects On Emotional Journey To 100 Super Eagles Caps
Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has described reaching 100 appearances for Nigeria as a deeply emotional and humbling achievement. READ ALSO:...
EXCLUSIVE: Osimhen Vs Ronaldo Would Have Been A Fascinating Spectacle In Portugal-Nigeria Clash — Bonfrere
Victor Osimhen’s absence from Nigeria’s international friendly against Portugal has denied football fans the opportunity to witness a potentially...
