Nigeria faces Portugal in pre-World Cup friendly today at 8:45pm WAT

Nigeria’s Super Eagles take on Portugal in a pre-2026 World Cup friendly on Wednesday night, June 10, 2026, with kickoff set for 8:45pm Nigerian time at Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa in Leiria, Portugal. The match follows the Eagles’ 2-2 draw against Poland a week earlier, where a late equalizer denied them victory. Portugal is expected to field captain Cristiano Ronaldo as they use the game to fine-tune their World Cup preparations.

The encounter matters because it gives Nigeria a chance to test its tactics and squad depth against a top-ranked European side ahead of the tournament. Live updates will be provided by DAILY POST, allowing fans to follow the action in real time and assess how the Super Eagles adjust after the Poland draw. The result could influence team morale and tactical choices for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers.

If you’re in Nigeria, tune in to DAILY POST’s live blog starting just before 8:45pm WAT for minute-by-minute coverage, or check local sports broadcasters for the match feed. Consider noting which players start and how Eric Chelle’s lineup compares to the Poland game to gauge the team’s evolving strategy.

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/06/10/nigeria-vs-portugal-live-updates-from-super-eagles-friendly/