- A week later, they will clash with Portugal, with organisers still to confirm the location of the match
- However, Portugal recorded a dominant 4-0 victory over Nigeria in their most recent encounter in November 2022
- The team is aiming to win the competition for the third consecutive time after claiming the last two editions
Nigeria national football team will take on Poland national football team and Portugal national football team in international friendly matches this June as part of preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
Under head coach Éric Chelle, Nigeria are scheduled to face Poland on June 3, 2026, at a venue yet to be announced, Eko Hot Blog gathered.
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A week later, they will clash with Portugal, with organisers still to confirm the location of the match.
The Super Eagles have a mixed record against both sides. They secured a narrow 1-0 win over Poland in their last meeting in 2018, thanks to a penalty from Victor Moses.
However, Portugal recorded a dominant 4-0 victory over Nigeria in their most recent encounter in November 2022, with goals from Bruno Fernandes, Gonçalo Ramos, and João Mário.
Ahead of the June friendlies, Nigeria will also feature in the Unity Cup in May alongside India national football team and Jamaica national football team.
The team is aiming to win the competition for the third consecutive time after claiming the last two editions.
The tournament, revived in 2025 after a long hiatus, has become an important platform for testing squads.
Nigeria reached the final last year by defeating Ghana national football team 2-1, before edging Jamaica 5-4 on penalties following a 2-2 draw.
The Super Eagles were last in action in March, recording a 2-1 win over Iran national football team and a 2-2 draw with Jordan national football team.
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