As part of their preparations, Portugal will play a series of friendly matches, including a notable clash against Nigeria on June 10 at the Dr Magalhães Pessoa Stadium.
Team captain Cristiano Ronaldo, who is also the country’s all-time top scorer, will lead the squad made up of both seasoned players and rising talents featuring in top European leagues.
Nigeria’s coach Eric Chelle has already indicated that he plans to field a strong team for the friendly as the Super Eagles step up their build-up for upcoming competitions.
Goalkeepers: Diogo Costa, José Sá, Rui Silva, Ricardo Velho.
Defenders: Diogo Dalot, Matheus Nunes, Nelson Semedo, João Cancelo, Nuno Mendes, Gonçalo Inácio, Renato Veiga, Rúben Dias, Tomás Araújo.
Midfielders: Rúben Neves, Samuel Costa, João Neves, Vitinha, Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva.
Forwards: João Félix, Francisco Trincão, Francisco Conceição, Pedro Neto, Rafael Leão, Gonçalo Guedes, Gonçalo Ramos, Cristiano Ronaldo.
At the World Cup, Portugal will compete in Group K alongside DR Congo, Uzbekistan, and Colombia, as they aim to go far in the tournament.
ALSO READ: Cristiano Ronaldo Leads Forbes Sports Rich List With £206 Million Earnings [Full List]
Femi Otedola, chairman of First HoldCo, said he plans to invest $100 million in the…
Nollywood actress Toyin Abraham has decried the growing cases of killings and kidnappings in Oyo…
Desmond Elliot has withdrawn from the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for the Surulere…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has uncovered a methamphetamine laboratory in Ogun State.…
Socialite Cubana Chief Priest said President Bola Tinubu does not fully trust him, which he…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has revealed how some people from his home state of Borno…