June 9, 2026
Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi has described Nigeria’s international friendly against Portugal as a “massive test” as Eric Chelle’s side prepare to face Cristiano Ronaldo and one of Europe’s strongest teams on Wednesday night.
Nigeria will take on Portugal at the Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa in Leiria in their final match of the June international window, with the Super Eagles looking to extend their recent unbeaten run.
The three-time African champions head into the game buoyed by victories over Zimbabwe and Jamaica, as well as a hard-fought draw against Poland, while Portugal are using the fixture as part of their preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Speaking ahead of the encounter, Ndidi said the match would provide another important opportunity to measure the team’s progress under Chelle.
