Portugal 2-1 Nigeria: What Defeat in Leiria Proves About Eric Chelle’s Super Eagles

Portugal fought a hard fight to see off Nigeria 2-1 in their final tune up game before the 2026 FIFA World Cup gets under way.

Chelsea’s Pedro Neto broke the deadlock in the 23rd minute, but Nigeria responded and Akor Adams (37′) punished the home team’s sloppiness at the back.