Ronaldo says Portugal are set after narrow win over Nigeria
Cristiano Ronaldo has announced that Portugal are prepared for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a 2-1 victory against Nigeria’s Super Eagles in their final warm-up match. The Portugal captain shared his optimism on Instagram following the match in Leiria. The game saw Portugal secure a confidence-boosting win, though Nigeria put up a strong fight. Several players stood out on both sides during the competitive fixture.
Match highlights
- Cristiano Ronaldo declared Portugal ready for the World Cup after the 2-1 win over Nigeria.
- Pedro Neto scored first for Portugal, while Akor Adams equalised for Nigeria before halftime.
- Francisco Conceicao netted the winner for Portugal after the break.
- Nigeria’s Maduka Okoye impressed with crucial saves, and Alex Iwobi marked his 100th cap.
- The match ended coach Eric Chelle’s 25-match unbeaten run in regulation time with Nigeria.
