Portugal stars, Ruben Dias and Jose Sá have emphasised the importance of their upcoming friendly against Nigeria as the European side continues preparations for the 2026 Fifa World Cup.
A Seleção das Quinas will take on the Super Eagles at the Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa, Leiria next Wednesday, their second meeting in four years.
While Dias played the first half of Portugal’s 4-0 win over Nigeria in November 2002, the Wolverhampton Wanderers goalkeeper was an unused substitute.
Portugal are using the friendly against Nigeria to fine-tune their preparations and tactical approach ahead of their World Cup opener against the Democratic Republic of Congo, who secured their place at the tournament after narrowly defeating the Super Eagles in the final of the African playoffs.
Speaking ahead of Portugal’s warm-up matches against Chile and Nigeria, goalkeeper Jose Sá stressed that both fixtures will play a vital role in helping the squad fine-tune its preparations before the tournament begins.
