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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Portugal has released a 26-man squad that will face Super Eagles in a friendly in Lisbon on November 17.<\/p>\n

The squad will also feature at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.<\/p>\n

Talismanic captain, Cristiano Ronaldo headlines the squad with key stars like Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva, Rafael Leao and Joao Felix also included.<\/p>\n

Veteran defender, Pepe, Manchester City duo, Ruben Dias and Joao Cancelo are also part of the team.<\/p>\n

It will be the first ever meeting between Portugal and Nigeria at the senior level.<\/p>\n

Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro is yet to release his list for the friendly.<\/p>\n

Portugal will face Ghana, Uruguay and South Korea in Group H at the World Cup.<\/p>\n

Nigeria failed to qualify for the global soccer fiesta after losing to Ghana in the playoff.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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