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<title><![CDATA['Watch out for Yohanna' - Pinnick confirms NFF are keeping tabs on Brighton new boy]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 13 Jun 2026 11:16:06 +0100]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Former Nigeria Football Federation president Amaju Pinnick has confirmed that highly-rated teenage forward Zadok Yohanna Zadok has caught the attention of the country's football authorities.Exactly a week ago, Brighton &amp;amp; Hove Albion announced the signing of the winger from AIK Stockholm on a fiv...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Super Eagles centre-back Igoh Ogbu ruled out for three months after successful surgery]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:51:47 +0100]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Slavia Prague defender Igoh Ogbu has undergone successful surgery after suffering an Achilles tendon injury while on international duty with the Super Eagles.The 24-year-old picked up the injury during the June international break, with medical assessments later confirming a torn Achilles.In recent ...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA['It's part of my game' - Man Utd's Portugal defender says after assist against Nigeria]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:44:04 +0100]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Manchester United defender Diogo Dalot has described his assist in Portugal's 2-1 victory over Nigeria as a natural part of his game, insisting his focus remains on helping the team at both ends of the pitch.Dalot set up Pedro Neto for Portugal's opening goal in the 23rd minute as the Seleção edge...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA['100 caps for Nigeria is not easy' - Iwobi celebrates Super Eagles milestone, thanks family]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:36:40 +0100]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has expressed gratitude to supporters, his family, teammates, and coaches after reaching the milestone of 100 appearances for the national team.Iwobi made the centurion appearances in Nigeria's 2-1 defeat to Portugal at the Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa in Leiria ...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Greek club Panetolikos invite Nigerian forward for summer pre-season camp]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:49:41 +0100]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Greek Super League side Panetolikos have extended an invitation to promising Nigerian forward Benjamin Olawale Bolaji to join their upcoming summer pre-season camp following an encouraging trial spell with the club.Bolaji initially linked up with the Agrinio-based outfit a few months ago, using the ...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Portugal match-winner calls for improvement after hard-fought victory over Super Eagles]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:18:31 +0100]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Francisco Conceição has admitted that Portugal’s narrow 2-1 victory over Nigeria in their World Cup warm-up exposed key areas the team must improve, despite securing a morale-boosting win in Leiria on Wednesday.The Juventus winger, who scored the decisive goal in the encounter, spoke to RTP in a...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA['We didn't have control of the ball as we wanted' - Portugal CB admits after win v Nigeria]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:48:15 +0100]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Portugal centre-back Tomás Araújo has praised Nigeria for providing a stern test after the Seleção edged the Super Eagles 2-1 in their final warm-up match ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Leiria.The Benfica defender, speaking after the closely contested encounter, admitted that Nigeria’s in...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA['It was planned' - Portugal coach reveals why Ronaldo was taken off against Super Eagles]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:13:01 +0100]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez has revealed that Cristiano Ronaldo was substituted early in the second half in the 2-1 win over Nigeria as part of a pre-arranged fitness plan for the veteran forward.The former Manchester United forward endured a frustrating outing against Nigeria, squandering ...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA['This is the type of game we need' - Onyemaechi reacts to Super Eagles' narrow loss to Portugal]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:42:12 +0100]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Super Eagles defender Bruno Onyemaechi has described Nigeria’s international friendly against Portugal as an important test of the team’s quality despite the narrow 2-1 defeat in Leiria.&amp;nbsp;Nigeria produced an encouraging display against the World Cup-bound Europeans but were ultimately edged ...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Super Eagles player ratings: Ndidi shines, Okoye impressive, Nnadi energetic, Dele-Bashiru creative, Akpan overwhelmed]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 10 Jun 2026 23:56:12 +0100]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Nigeria suffered a 2-1 defeat to Portugal, marking their first loss in the last four friendly matches.Allnigeriasoccer.com presents the ratings of the Super Eagles players.The startersGoalkeeperMaduka Okoye (7.5/10): The Udinese goalkeeper was impressive and produced four important saves to keep Nig...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Portugal 2-1 Nigeria: Five takeaways from Super Eagles' narrow defeat to Selecao das Quinas]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 10 Jun 2026 23:12:05 +0100]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Super Eagles suffered a 2-1 defeat to Portugal in their international friendly at the Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa in Leiria on Wednesday night.Chelsea winger Pedro Neto gave the hosts the lead after finishing off a swift attacking move, putting the European side ahead in the first half.Nigeri...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Portugal 2-1 Nigeria: Akor Adams on target but World Cup-bound team ends Super Eagles unbeaten run]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 10 Jun 2026 22:57:24 +0100]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Super Eagles of Nigeria lost 2-1 to Portugal in a highly competitive international friendly in Leiria, as Francisco Conceição’s late individual brilliance secured victory for the hosts in an entertaining encounter on Wednesday night.The Eric Chelle-led side went into the clash against the 20...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Super Eagles starting XI: Historic night for Iwobi; Akpan debuts; Ajayi, Bassey, Nnadi start]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:13:54 +0100]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has announced his starting lineup for Wednesday's high-profile international friendly against Portugal at the Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa in Leiria, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.Nigeria head into the clash against the 2026 World Cup-bound side in impressive form, ha...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA['Osimhen and Lookman are not here' - Portugal coach impressed by Nigeria depth, hails Iwobi and Bassey]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:50:26 +0100]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Portugal manager Roberto Martinez has admitted that Nigeria remain a strong and competitive side even in the absence of key forwards Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman ahead of their international friendly.Super Eagles manager Eric Chelle confirmed that both attackers will miss the match following t...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Ronaldo, Fernandes among four Portugal stars Super Eagles must silence in today's friendly]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:06:41 +0100]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Portugal will parade one of the strongest squads in world football when they face Nigeria’s Super Eagles in a blockbuster international friendly in Leiria, with several world-class stars expected to test Eric Chelle’s side ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Cristiano Ronaldo remains Portugal’s b...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA['They're a similar team to Congo' - Portugal forward expects difficult match against Super Eagles]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:52:09 +0100]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Portugal forward Francisco Trincão has described Nigeria as a difficult opponent and expects a challenging encounter when both nations meet in an international friendly on Wednesday.The Super Eagles head into the encounter in good form, having recorded victories over Zimbabwe and Jamaica, while als...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA['Plays the full 90 minutes' - Portugal coach reveals one player guaranteed to start against Super Eagles]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 09 Jun 2026 21:05:36 +0100]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Speaking at the pre-match press conference, manager Roberto Martínez confirmed that Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa is set to play the full 90 minutes in their friendly against the Super Eagles on Wednesday evening.&amp;nbsp;With 42 caps to his name and having played every minute of Portugal's World Cup q...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA['We cannot compare Nigeria and DRC' - Chelle reveals why Portugal opted for Super Eagles friendly]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:50:52 +0100]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has explained why Portugal opted to face Nigeria in an international friendly, stressing that the decision is not based on rankings or comparisons but on playing style and physical intensity.Portugal are set to use the high-profile friendly as part of their final ...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA['This is a big game for them and for us' - Eric Chelle delighted ahead of Portugal v Nigeria]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:10:27 +0100]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has expressed delight ahead of his side’s international friendly against Portugal, describing the encounter as a major opportunity for growth as Nigeria continue preparations and team development under his leadership.Speaking at the pre-match press conference on...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[What Super Eagles captain Ndidi said before blockbuster friendly against Portugal]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:17:04 +0100]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi has described Nigeria’s upcoming international friendly against Portugal as a major test for the team, insisting the encounter will serve as an important measure of their progress under head coach Eric Chelle.Nigeria face the European giants on Wednesday in what ...]]></description>
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