Portugal takes on Nigeria in Estadio Dr Magalhaes Pessoa, Leiria on Wednesday, less than a week out from its first World Cup group game against the DR Congo.
It was the DR Congo that prevented Nigeria from qualifying for this summer’s tournament before subsequently progressing via the inter-confederation playoffs in March.
The Super Eagles had featured at six of the previous eight tournaments, reaching the knockout stages on a couple of occasions. Its upcoming opponents, Portugal, are targeting a deep run in North America this summer, perhaps looking to better its best-ever finish of third, achieved in 1966 when Eusébio was scoring goals for fun.
The Euro 2016 and two-time UEFA Nations League winners boast a roster capable of thrusting the Iberians to glory in what will surely be Cristiano Ronaldo’s last major tournament with the national team. World Cup success has eluded him since making his debut in 2006, with Portugal beaten quarterfinalists on multiple occasions, including last time out in Qatar.
The preparations started with a 2–1 win over Chile on Saturday. Gonçalo Guedes and Bruno Fernandes found the back of the net in the second half before the South Americans scored a late consolation.
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