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Iwobi Joins Super Eagles in Lisbon for Portugal Friendly

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  • Alex Iwobi and Christian Akpan have joined the Nigerian Super Eagles squad in Lisbon for a friendly against Portugal.
  • Samuel Chukwueze is also expected to join the team on Friday.
  • The team aims to improve mental strength and concentration after a recent 2-2 draw against Poland.

Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi and Genk defender Christian Akpan have joined the Nigerian Super Eagles in Lisbon, Portugal, ahead of their international friendly match against the host nation. The team arrived in Lisbon on Thursday evening, preparing for the upcoming fixture next Wednesday.

Alex Iwobi and Genk defender Christian Akpan have joined others in Lisbon; Samuel Chukwueze is expected on Friday.

— Promise EfogheMedia Officer of the Super Eagles, confirming player arrivals.

AC Milan winger Samuel Chukwueze is also anticipated to join the squad on Friday morning. The Super Eagles will face a strong Portuguese side, which has qualified for the 2026 World Cup and is expected to feature top stars like Cristiano Ronaldo. This friendly offers a significant test for the Nigerian team.

I’m very happy and proud to represent my country, I’m ready to give more of this.

— Abdullahi BeweneExpressing pride after making his debut for the Nigerian side.

Media Officer for the Super Eagles, Promise Efoghe, confirmed the arrivals and expectations. Apart from Rafiu Durosinmi, who was excused for personal reasons, all 19 players from the recent friendly against Poland are in camp. Following their 2-2 draw with Poland, where they conceded a late equalizer, players like Calvin Bassey and Wilfred Ndidi have emphasized the need for improved mental strength and concentration to secure leads until the final whistle. Defender Abdullahi Bewene expressed pride in representing Nigeria for the first time.

It is important that we must see out our games, this is something we must have to work on.

— Calvin BasseyHighlighting the need to improve the team's ability to hold onto leads.
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