Friendly match: Why Portugal chose Nigeria - Super Eagles coach, Chelle

Author: John Owen NwachukwuPublished on: June 9, 2026Country: Nigeria

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Friendly match: Why Portugal chose Nigeria - Super Eagles coach, Chelle

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle clarified that Portugal chose Nigeria for a friendly due to playing style and physical intensity, not rankings, as part of their 2026 World Cup preparation. He suggested Portugal may want to evaluate themselves after facing DR Congo, and emphasized his long-term strategy of building a balanced team with experienced and young players.

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