Nigeria to face Portugal in friendly in Leiria

Nigeria's national football team, the Super Eagles, will face Portugal in a high-profile international friendly on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at the Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa in Leiria. The match serves as a final preparatory fixture for Portugal before they travel to Miami for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while Nigeria continues its rebuilding process after failing to qualify for the tournament.

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle described the encounter as a valuable opportunity to measure his team's progress against one of the world's elite sides. Speaking at a pre-match press conference, Chelle praised Portugal as a genuine contender for major honors and a team with many top players. He stated that the focus for his squad is not on the final result but on reinforcing the team's identity, philosophy, and long-term growth. "We play against a very big team. Normally, this team is supposed to be among the favourites to become world champions," Chelle said. "It is a big game for Portugal and a big game for us."

Nigeria enters the match unbeaten in its last six games, having defeated Zimbabwe and Jamaica and drawn with Poland in its recent fixtures. However, the team will be without...