Portugal edges Super Eagles 2-1 in June 9 friendly, Akor Adams scores

Portugal defeated Nigeria 2-1 in an international friendly on Wednesday night, June 9, 2026. Pedro Neto gave Portugal the lead with a finish inside the box, but Akor Adams equalized for the Super Eagles with a powerful run and goal before halftime. In the second half, Francisco Conceicao curled in a late winner to secure the victory for Portugal. Nigeria had drawn 2-2 with Poland a week earlier, showing recent competitiveness.

The result matters because it tests the Super Eagles against a former European champion and highlights individual performances—Akor Adams’ goal suggests he can impact high-level games, while the conceded late goal points to defensive concentration issues that need fixing before any competitive fixtures. Portugal’s next match is their 2026 World Cup opener against DR Congo the following Wednesday, indicating the friendly was part of their preparation.

Given the loss, should coach Chelle build on Adams’ attacking form and integrate him more regularly, or adjust the defensive setup to avoid late goals? What tactical changes would you expect the Super Eagles to make in their next preparation match to convert draws into wins against top-tier opposition?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/06/10/super-eagles-lose-2-1-to-portugal-in-friendly-match/