Nigeria XI vs Portugal: Iwobi and Adams start as Cristiano Ronaldo leads the hosts

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo will open the attack as the European side faces Nigeria in an international friendly, while Alex Iwobi and Akor Adams are set to start for the Super Eagles.

Portugal’s manager has selected a strong lineup led by Ronaldo, with Bruno Fernandes, Vitinha and João Neves in midfield. Pedro Neto and Trincão will support the attack.

Diogo Costa will be in goal for Portugal, and the defense will be formed by Diogo Dalot, Rúben Dias, Gonçalo Inácio and Nélson Semedo.

Portugal XI: Diogo Costa; Dalot, Rúben Dias, Inácio, Nélson Semedo; Vitinha, Bruno Fernandes, João Neves; Trincão, Cristiano Ronaldo, Pedro Neto.

For Nigeria, goalkeeper Maduka Okoye will start, with Semi Ajayi and Calvin Bassey anchoring the defense alongside Akpan and Bruno Onyemaechi.

The midfield will feature Wilfred Ndidi, Alex Iwobi and Tom Dele‑Bashiru, with Nnadi also included in the starting side.

In attack, Akor Adams will partner Moses Simon as Nigeria looks for a positive result against Portugal.

Nigeria XI: Okoye; Akpan, Ajayi, Bassey, Onyemaechi; Dele‑Bashiru, Iwobi, Ndidi, Nnadi; Akor Adams, Simon.

The match provides both teams an opportunity to evaluate their squads and build momentum ahead of upcoming competitive fixtures.

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