Portugal will be a difficult test for the Eagles: Moffi

Super Eagles striker Terem Moffi has revealed that he is expecting a tough game against Portugal in next week’s international friendly.

Moffi, who scored a goal in Nigeria’s 3-0 win over Jamaica in the Unity Cup final, also scored as the Super Eagles drew 2-2 against Poland in Wednesday’s international friendly.

In the 23rd minute of the match, FC Porto striker Terem Moffi scored the first goal for the Super Eagles, finishing off a brilliant pass from Moses Simon.

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Nigeria dominated but were unable to defend a corner kick, allowing Nicola Zalewski’s shot past goalkeeper Maduka Okoye to restore parity just before halftime.

Paul Onauchu made no mistake by converting a penalty after a Polish player touched the ball in the area to score the second.

The Eagles thought they had secured victory, but Przemyslaw Wisniewski scored the equalizer for the hosts with a 25-yard shot in added time.

in a talk with Brila FMThe Nigerian international said he was impressed by his team’s performance against Poland, but warned that Portugal will be very difficult.

“We had a good game against Poland and I’m happy to have scored.

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“However, I think Portugal will be a difficult test for the Super Eagles.”

After Wednesday’s clash, Nigeria will turn their attention to another friendly match against World Cup-bound Portugal on June 10.

The Super Eagles, although they will not participate in the 2026 World Cup, are using the friendly matches to test tactics and new players ahead of the 2027 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.