Neto praises Portugal’s performance against the Super Eagles

Pedro Neto said Portugal can feel confident heading into the 2026 FIFA World Cup after their 2‑1 friendly victory over Nigeria’s Super Eagles.

Roberto Martínez’s side delivered an impressive display in the match played at Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa in Leiria on Wednesday night.

Neto opened the scoring for the hosts in the 23rd minute of the closely contested encounter.

It was the Chelsea midfielder’s first goal in four months for both club and country.

The winger’s fine strike was answered by Sevilla forward Akor Adams in the 37th minute.

Substitute Francisco Conceição secured the win for Portugal 15 minutes from time.

Neto reflected on the win against Nigeria and the earlier match against Chile.

“Without a doubt. These games serve to assimilate ideas. In the Mexico training camp, some players were missing; we hadn’t been together for a long time. But we will be prepared,” he said after the game.