Lisbon, Portugal – The Super Falcons of Nigeria don ready to flex their muscles as dem prepare for friendly match against Portugal on Monday. This match no be small matter o; e be like test run for both teams as dem dey gear up for big tournaments.
For Portugal, dis friendly na part of dem strategy to prepare for UEFA Women’s Euro 2025. Dem don already qualify after dem finish second for dem group in UEFA Women’s Nations League. Now, dem wan see how far dem fit go against Africa’s most successful women’s team. E go tough sha, as Portugal get some sharp players like goalkeeper Inês Pereira and forward Jéssica Silva wey sabi create problem for any defense.
But make we no forget Nigeria wey dey come with their own strength. Super Falcons, the nine-time African champions, just finish training camp for Abuja before dem land for Lisbon. Dem go no waste time as dem prepare for upcoming 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). One name wey go shine for dat match na Christy Ucheibe, wey dey play for Benfica. Ucheibe fit perform well because she go dey play for crowd wey sabi am well.
Under the careful eye of coach Justin Madugu, the Falcons blend experience and young blood. After this match, dem no go rest; dem go still get another friendly against Ghana on June 29 for Morocco. The match against Portugal go start for 8 p.m. Nigerian time and e go dey show live on Afrosport and Portugal’s Canal 11, plus streaming on NFF TV, na the official platform of Nigeria Football Federation.
As both teams prepare, fans fit expect plenty action and tension on the pitch. Dis na opportunity to showcase their skills and represent their countries well. If you sabi football, make you no miss this one! Plenty drama, tactical battles, and serious national pride dey wait for us for Estádio José Gomes.
