Dublin, Ireland – Na this Thursday wey come fall for November 13, Portugal go dey face Ireland for important match wey dem dey call fifth round of the 2026 qualifiers. The match go happen for Obeid Aviva Stadium, wey dey for the heart of Dublin. E fit be wetin go make or break these teams.
According to Nuno Reis, wey be journalist from A BOLA, the major wahala wey Portugal go face na the intensity wey e go come from Ireland. Dem no dey sleep on the pitch as dem go try put pressure from beginning. Na so dem dey go, like say dem dey find their “baba” at home (as if na soccer dem dey play for village).
On top this match, Portugal dey come with beta form as dem dey show serious offensive prowess. Dem fit boast of about 7.5 accurate shots per match, wey dey make dem sport their scoring boots anytime dem enter pitch. Meanwhile, Ireland dey struggle small, as dem dey average just 4.8 accurate shots with only 2.5 big chances for each game. This one dey show say if na race to score goals, Portugal go dey ahead.
Based on wetin analysts don talk, e go make sense to expect say Portugal go win dis match, plus wey dem go score at least 2.5 goals. Ireland go need miracle to stand Goliath wey be Portugal. If Ireland wan catch cruise before dem go home, dem need to win and pray make Hungary no carry last-minute victory against Armenia.
But wahala dey as Ireland dey miss some key players like Evan Ferguson and Mark Sykes. Na so dem dey try check who go fit take up the mantle wey their stars don leave behind. Meanwhile for Portugal side, dem get small injuries too, with Nuno Mendes and Nuno Tavares on the sidelines. But dem still get men like Cristiano Ronaldo wey dey ready to show wetin e fit do against any team.
E no go easy for Ireland, plus pressure dey on their shoulders as dem dey chase for qualification. If dem no fit score early, dem fit just pack their bags go home scatter. Dis match na must-win for dem, if not, dem dey ready to say bye-bye to their World Cup dreams. So, make we sit down, grab our palm wine and watch as the drama unfold on grass later today. Na here we go sabi who dey reign supreme!
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