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They continue to play bad with Portugal they lost to easily and portugal didnt want to go into full power. Nigeria needs to do better if they want to do something. They need to improve their play because this dosent lead to anything with how they were playing today

Child's game is what best describes the game. I knew from the onset that the Super Eagles were not going to win. Portugal had a fun time. Could the Nigerian team had done better? Yes, if only they had learned from the losses of their previous matches. Nigeria lost to Ecuador, Mexico, Costa Rica, Algeria. No way they were going to beat Portugal. Well, I hope they learn from this loss. 

From what I can get from the friendly match between Nigeria and Portugal is for Portugal to check whether they can win against Ghana or not in the world cup. Although the friendly match came at the wrong time but somehow good to test their chance of qualifying at their group H table.

I don't think the friendly match will be that physical, both teams will take it easy on themselves. They know what's a stake for Portugal

These players are fresh coming up from their different clubs, while the friendlies may seem unnecessary and like stress for the players, it is important for the coach to see how they can play as a team before the group stage of the world cup begins where every game counts.

Portugal will be without Ronaldo in the friendlies against Nigeria in Lisbon and I am sure the coach will not over stress his key players. Nigeria will win against Portugal.

Where would this friendly match hold, will Nigerians fly to Portugal or Portugal is flight to Nigeria, or will they go to Qatar?
This is three days to the World Cup and friendlies are still being played. I will believe that Nigeria players will have to be very soft on Portugal players to avoid any kind of injury. We should not expect a serious match because it is just a match to keep fit, especially for the Portuguese.

This friendly would be an opportunity to assess the team's readiness in preparation for the coming African Cup Of Nations qualifiers set for March next year. I think Portugal is a good side to play against and should be a tough test for the team. This is a friendly game and much isn't expected and I believe the Super Eagles team will respect the fact that the Portugese national team are preparing for the world cup and the game will be played fair to avoid injuries.

There won't be much energy in the game and it'll most likely be boring and end in a draw. Already news has it that players that were called up to the World cup are getting injuried so players are getting more cautious as they train.
Portugal plays Ghana in less than 10 days at the world cup. Ghana also has a friendly coming up tomorrow against Switzerland so they mightn't be 100% when they play Portugal at the world cup. Anybody that fixed this friendly at this critical time has to be fired as it makes no sense. We should be expecting quality football and anything that'll obstruct that should be avoided like all the friendliest ongoing.

I know I should probably comb through this thread, but out of curiosity, how many of you here have your country represented in Qatar in this World Cup? Really want to know the Cameroonians, Ghanaians, Moroccans, Tunisians, Senegalese here =)

I'm team Senegal, by the way, and no, it's not simply because of Mane. Also rooted for them in SKorea/Japan World Cup. Have to say they don't play as attractive football these days (I watched Afcon) compared to then, but World Cup is a different affair yeah?

Like this is not a good plan, I have seen big name's and big deals crying over not making the FIFA World Cup even with few days already but Portugal seems to have them own motives though, like, why train with a side that is physically sound when you are a stone throw to the FIFA World Cup  ? Lol I really do hope that plan work's for them .

I really don't know how chanced I'll be, else I'd love to see how they cope with the Nigerian National side, could be that The Nigerian Portuguese Coach was the one responsible for fixing this game, since Portugal would face Senegalese National side at the or should I say Ghanaians ? I can't really recall lol, it would be a good test so they know how to face a them and possibly deal with that black energy and strength.

But is this even necessary? Why not play a friendly match with a nation that isn't going to the world cup instead of playing it with a nation that has just one week to rest before playing at the World cup after the players in the squad played for their respective clubs just last week. Portugal has all to lose in this game and if I were the coach I won't play any of the players called up for the world cup. I will use my third choice players and give them the motivation that this is a chanct for them to prove themselves of been worthy players to start for their national side.

I can't risk losing any player to injuries especially as the Nigerian side are very physical. I think any international friendly ongoing during this one week is just very risky to nations that have qualifed for the world cup. If you want your players to familiarize with themselves then they should train and play games with in themselves that they'll be mindful of how they attack in other to not joapadize their chnacyas the world cup.

Have we not moved past this discussion about Mane being recognized? we are now close to the world cup and the most recent topic and discussion about Mane is that the Senegalese team have arrived Qatar already ahead of their first game against Netherlands but Sadio Mane has not yet arrived, that is he did not travel with them. Senegal may struggle without him against Netherlands, Can do without him playing against Qatar, But they may need him against Ecuador. I have high hope for the leading champions of africa.

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Ever since gernot Rohr was sacked as Nigeria coach the team has been in their worst form.  Rory was sacked,  and Augustine Egueavon was brought in and the super eagles could not qualify for AFCON tournament,  Nigeria is no where to be found in the world cup. Rohr was the best coach Nigeria has ever had, if he is still coach of Nigeria maybe  they would have been part of the world cup.

You posted in the wrong topic; this is an African football thread, not an athlete thread. Your post is inaccurate and does not reflect well on your nation. A nation cannot excel in every sport; for example, the Kenyans, Ethiopians, and Ugandans are perennial world champions in the marathon, and sucks at other sports but that does not imply that their government is corrupt. Although there are litters of elite grass-roots footballers in both Europe, Africa and America, but not all of them will live up to expectations. This young girl might not leave up to expectation up as expected in the next two to three years. sometimes injuries, switch of career, inability to maintain body weight plays a big role as time goes. sorry op for going a bit offltopic.

Maisaje Yahanna Vera, 14 years girl won the 10km marathon race at Lagos in 29 minutes. There are good athletes in Nigeria but the leaders don't want the youth to progress (corruption is killing Nigeria sports). I collect the image from Facebook.

Sadio Mane is an important player to Senegal,  his absence may be something else to Senegal. Mane presence has always contributed great achievements to Senegal. Definitely mane absence can affect Senegal performance.  This is a game mane is supposed to play throughout the world cup game.

Portugal vs Nigeria: International Friendly. Thu, 17 Nov 2022

On Thursday 17th November 2022, Nigeria is going to lock horns with Portugal in an international friendly match. Time is 7:45 PM WAT.

Nigeria coach Jose Peseiro has released his squad for the Portugal friendly with Victor Osimhen, Alex Iwobi and Paul Onuachu among those selected. Osimhen is among the players recalled by the Portuguese tactician after missing the last friendly matches owing to injury.

The Napoli forward is currently enjoying great form in Serie A. Another player making a return is Onuachu, who has been on a goal-scoring run for KRC Genk in the Belgian Pro League.

Everton winger Alex Iwobi has also been named in the squad for the friendly set for Thursday at the Estadio Jose Alvalade in Lisbon.  Ahmed Musa is among the players who did not make the cut for the build-up.

Others are Leicester City forward Kelechi Iheanacho and Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi. Peseiro, however, recalled Tyronne Ebuehi, Oghenekaro Etebo while Joe Aribo of Southampton is also in the squad.

The Super Eagles will use the friendly as part of their preparations for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers set for next March.

Full squad:

Goalkeepers: Maduka Okoye (Watford FC, England); Francis Uzoho (AC Omonia, Cyprus); Adebayo Adeleye (Hapoel Jerusalem, Israel).

Defenders: William Ekong (Watford FC, England); Olisa Ndah (Orlando Pirates, South Africa); Calvin Bassey (Ajax FC, The Netherlands); Kevin Akpoguma (TSG Hoffenheim, Germany); Chidiebube Duru (Rivers United); Tyronne Ebuehi (Empoli FC, Italy); Bruno Onyemaechi (Boavista FC, Portugal); Bright Osayi Samuel (Fenerbahce FC, Turkey).

Midfielders: Joseph Ayodele-Aribo (Southampton FC, England); Alex Iwobi (Everton FC, England); Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City, England); Frank Onyeka (Brentford FC, England); Oghenekaro Etebo (Aris Thessaloniki, Greece).

Forwards: Moses Simon (Nantes FC, France); Samuel Chukwueze (Villarreal FC, Spain); Ademola Lookman (Atalanta FC, Italy); Terem Moffi (Lorient FC, France); Paul Onuachu (Genk FC, Belgium); Victor Osimhen (SSC Napoli, Italy); Emmanuel Dennis (Nottingham Forest, England).

My prediction for the match is that is going to end goalless or in a draw.

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Mane would have chosen to join La Liga instead of the club he joined. I don't even believe that club has ever had a Ballon d'Or winner, but if Mane had stayed in the Premier League and one of the Big Six had won both the Premier League and the Champions League, no one would have argued against declaring him the best player in the world because of his influence on all of the top Premier League teams he has played for. His kind won't be seen in the EPL again, in my opinion, and Liverpool lost a unique jewel. Because of the subpar treatment Mane was receiving at Liverpool, I was also glad for him when he departed. The majority of the work and goal-related contributions were made by him, yet others received all the credit and received significant pay. Bayern Munich was a wise pick for Mane; the club has a strong reputation and I think Mane made the right choice.

As I said, it will always be Mane's decision to say yes, he's a hungry player. But clubs and managers need to think of player welfare at the end of the day, that's what they're paid for, and that's what players will later on learn about their managers to appreciate them. Not someone who wants to take advantage of your hunger and squeeze you dry, but someone who's willing to be hated in the moment, to be appreciated down the line. Mane and Salah have frequently got annoyed at Klopp withdrawing them from games but they know later on it was for their protection.

Anyway, moot point, if he plays, he plays, but I really hope he doesn't aggravate the injury, and plays well.

Herbal treatments and witch doctors, well, I hope they know what they're doing ha.

Currently Speechless I understand what you're tryna say better, I was just a bit pained seeing he'll miss the FIFA World Cup already at the corner. It's fine, but it's also good to see they finally got over Union Berlin. Berlin are quite desperate this year, they are very consistent ion see em slacking anytime soon. Nah! I can't change.

Reminiscing Marco Reus right now how he missed the chance win the FIFA World Cup with Germany at Brazil, he was in a very big firm but the injury hit hard and same thing here again. Very disturbing, if I was him I'd barely eat for day's.
If Sadio Mane already got treatment traditionally then I'm sure if him flying with his squad to Qater.