Nigeria plays Portugal in international World Cup friendly: All to know

Portugal plays Nigeria in a football game. This game is a warm-up before the big World Cup. Portugal goes to the World Cup in North America. They fly to Florida in the United States soon. Many good players are on the Portugal team, like Cristiano Ronaldo and Bruno Fernandes. Portugal wants to win this game before they leave.

Last Saturday, Portugal played Chile and won 2-1. One player from Portugal got a red card. Nigeria does not go to the World Cup this summer. But Nigeria's team, called the Super Eagles, is strong. They did not lose their last six games. So, this game is a good test for Portugal.

Cristiano Ronaldo is a famous player. He plays for Portugal. He will play in his fifth World Cup. He will play in this game against Nigeria. But two important players for Nigeria, Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman, do not play. They are resting. Portugal starts their World Cup match next Wednesday against DR Congo. Nigeria will play games to qualify for the African Cup of Nations soon. The last time these teams played, Portugal won 4-0.