Friendly: Portugal coach Martinez names player that'll play full 90 minutes against Nigeria
Author: John Owen NwachukwuPublished on: June 10, 2026Country: Portugal
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Portugal's head coach Roberto Martínez has announced that Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa will play the entire 90 minutes in their friendly match against Nigeria on Wednesday evening. The 26-year-old, who has 42 caps and played every minute of World Cup qualifiers, missed Portugal's last three games due to an adductor injury. Martínez confirmed that while the team will rotate other players to manage workload, Costa's position in goal is assured for the full match. Portugal is preparing for the 2026 World Cup and sees this friendly as a key test ahead of facing Congo.
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