Nigeria yesterday suffered a heavy 0-4 defeat to Portugal in an international friendly game meant as a senthforth for the world cup bound host and they were simply majestic in front of a sold out crowd.

After the game, a mild drama ensued between Nantes winger Moses Simon and assistant coach Finidi George on who who will get the jersey of former Real Madrid defender Pepe. The moment was captured on camera.

Simon was already swapping jersey with the Portuguese legend who now plays for FC Porto but Finidi, a former Real Betis star during his playing days walked up and tried to talk Simon into letting him have it but Simon didn’t bulge and even Pepe seems to agree with him.

Explaining the entire situation to OwnGoalNigeria.com, a backroom staff said Finidi explained to them that he already told Pepe that he wants his shirt for his son who is a Real Madrid fan and specifically asked him to get Pepe’s shirt.

He said Finidi only reminded Pepe that he told him in the dressing room before the game that he wants his shirt for his son. The same thing was what he tried to explain to Simon as well who was unaware of what transpired between the duo in the dressing room.

Speaking further, he said it wasn’t seen as an issue especially as the two people involved have a very good relationship and also are among the most loved in the squad.

Nigeria suffered one of their heaviest defeat in ten years by losing 0-4 to Portugal yesterday in an international friendly game played at the Estádio José Alvalade in Lisbon.

Bruno Fernandes first half brace set the pace for what was am emphatic win for the World Cup bound Portuguese team, who are tipped among the favorite for the trophy in Qatar when the tournament gets underway this weekend.

The manner of the defeat left a bitter taste in the mouth of the coach of the Nigerian team Jose Peseiro, who has only won two of the nine matches since he was appointed as coach six months ago. He blamed today’s defeat on a shambolic first half display.

“I am sad. 0-4 is too much goals to concede. In the first half I think we didn’t start well. We didn’t show good organisation. We didn’t put pressure on the opponent. It’s true the opponent have too much quality”, he explained to the official television channel of the Nigeria Football Federation NFFTV.

“They create some super ideas with us. The first half wasn’t a good first half. Sometimes you could go in front, sometimes I believe you should change more of the game and tackle the space”, he further said.

He said the team had a better second half performance much like what he will love to see in future games, saying it could have been 1-2 if Emmanuel Dennis had scored from the spot or if other players took their chances before Portugal scored two more goals.

“In the second half much better. I think our team play on a second level. This level I want more from our team but it needs time and process in training.

” I think we show here in the second half against a big team that we can do much better. Of course if you have a chance of bringing the scores to 1-2 and you missed a penalty that’s very sad but I am not chiding my players. My players try to do the right thing, try to fight for us.

“This moment if you score 1-2 you can push for a draw but you didn’t score and after that you suffer two goals. I think we lose the balance in that moment. We have to improve, we must improve because we want to win the next AFCON”, he rounded up saying.

The senior national team of Nigeria were roundly beaten by World Cup bound Portugal 4-0 in an international friendly at a sold out Estádio José Alvalade in Lisbon. The game was their final tune up game before heading to the World Cup.

OwnGoalNigeria.com rates the players on display for Nigeria in what was their heaviest loss in over 20 years.

Francis Uzoho – He wasn’t at fault for any of the goals the team conceded and twice bailed them out with two really good saves in the second half. He even rescued Etebo from scoring a bizzare own goal…… 5/10

Bright Osayi-Samuel – The one positive to take from the game and was unlucky to give away a penalty for handball. Didn’t look like a player who was making his debut. Solid in tackles, decisive in attack and one of his rare forays earned Nigeria the penalty which was missed by Emmanuel Dennis….. 6/10

Calvin Bassey – Not sure if he is fully fit as he looked rusty in possession. Went missing for the first goal scored by Portugal and only showed glimpses of his worth in the second half…… 4/10

William Troost Ekong – Solid but not spectacular. Won a lot in the air and also on the ground. Surprisingly confident in possession but didn’t show any form of understanding with his partner Akpoguma…… 5/10

Kevin Akpoguma – Didn’t look comfortable with the ball at his feet. Won all of his duels, there is however still no understanding with Ekong who was his partner in central defence. It was clear to see all game long……. 4/10

Wilfred Ndidi – Appeared lost in his bid to interpret what the coach wants in this very complex system. Struggled to get going and it didn’t come as a surprise when he was subbed off before the commencement of the second half……. 2/10

Joe Aribo – He had a very lively first half with his desire to drive the team forward. Went missing in the second half without getting to be on same wavelength with Terem Moffi…… 4/10

Alex Iwobi – Showed why he is so highly rated at Everton this season. Extremely composed on the ball, works really hard off it and also picked his passes with ease. He stood out in the middle…… 5/10

Moses Simon – Had a very quiet game made worse with two poorly taken corner kicks. Used his energy to bail the team in defending and also initiating attack but nothing came out of his endeavors……. 4/10

Ademola Lookman – Not the player setting the Serie A on fire with goals this season. He certainly didn’t look it. Sluggish in possession and also a liability in defending. Didn’t return from the dressing room after the break…… 2/10

Terem Moffi – Not fair to judge him when he didn’t get enough service to wreck damage. Ran around and as expected became tired from not getting involved…….. 3/10

Subs:

Samuel Chukwueze: Very lively and came closest to reducing the deficit for Nigeria from open play. He still need to work on his decision making in key moments…… 5/10

Frank Onyeka – The tank like he is called helped stabilized the team before the late collaspe. He looked more at home in the Peseiro’s system than Ndidi……. 4/10

Oghenekaro Etebo – Almost scored a bizzare own goal from an intended back pass. He struggled to get going for the minutes he was on the pitch……. 2/10

Emmanuel Dennis – A day to forget for the Nottingham Forest man. He insisted on taking the penalty despite Ekong’s appeal for him to give the ball to Onuachu. He ended up missing it and might have missed out on another chance with the team……. 2/10

Paul Onuachu – Struggled badly and didn’t do enough to earn a rating…..

The senior national team of Nigeria were roundly beaten by World Cup bound Portugal 4-0 in an international friendly at a sold out Estádio José Alvalade in Lisbon. The game was their final tune up game before heading to the World Cup.

Portugal made proper use of their early dominance by taking the lead in the 9th minute when Bruno Fernandes finished off a cross from Diego Dalot with ease, thanks to the poor organization of the Nigerian defence.

They continue piling the pressure with Joao Felix trying his luck from range and only missing by some few metres with goalkeeper Francis Uzoho beaten. The breakthrough for the second goal didn’t waste time in coming.

Ten minutes before the half time break, Bright Osayi-Samuel was adjudged to have to handle the ball in the Nigerian box and after a review by the Video Assistant Referee (VAR), it was given as a penalty.

Fernandez stepped up to grab his and his team’s second goal of the game by sending Uzoho the wrong way. He was unfortunate not to score a first half hattrick as he ran out of space after beating Uzoho a few minutes before the half time break.

Ten minutes from full time, a strong run from Osayi-Samuel from a swift counter attack ended with Dalot bringing down the right back on the left flank of Nigeria. Emmanuel Dennis stepped up to take it despite captain William Troost Ekong telling him to hand the ball to Paul Onuachu.

Dennis ended up hitting the woodwork with his efforts and less than a minute later, Portugal made it 3-0 with a simple tap in for Gonzalo Ramos. Joao Mario rounded up an emphatic win for the host with the fourth goal a minute later.

The lineup of the senior national team of Nigeria for tomorrow’s friendly game against the senior national team of Portugal will see the trio of Joe Aribo, Moses Simon and Terem Moffi lead the line for Nigeria.

In Peseiro’s preferred 4-4-2 formation, the coach has decided to play with Francis Uzoho in goal despite the fact that Maduka Okoye has been fantastic in training ahead of the game. The decision to stick with Uzoho has been made even before the players resumed.

In defence, Kevin Akpoguma will partner captain of the team William Troost Ekong with Bright Osayi-Samuel picked as the replacement for injured regular right back Ola Aina. The left full back will be manned by Calvin Bassey, who passed a late fitness test.

Alex Iwobi will rekindle his partnership with Wilfred Ndidi in the heart of the midfield while Joe Aribo will play just behind the main striker. A role he has excelled in at his English Premier League side Southampton.

Aribo will play behind main striker Terem Moffi who will be flanked by the duo of Moses Simon and Ademola Lookman on the left and right flanks of the team respectively.  Below is how they will line up.

Starting XI

Francis Uzoho
Calvin Bassey
Bright Osayi-Samuel
William Troost Ekong
Kevin Akpoguma
Wilfred Ndidi
Alex Iwobi
Joe Aribo
Terem Moffi
Moses Simon
Ademola Lookman

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Later today the senior national team of Nigeria will take on Portugal in an international friendly game, which is the final tune up game for the host ahead of the start of the World Cup in Qatar.

The game which will be played at the Estádio José Alvalade stadium, which is the home ground of Portuguese side Sporting Lisbon has been sold out already according to the Portuguese Football Federation.

Most Nigerians will no doubt be eager to watch the game which will kickoff by 7:45pm Nigerian time and will be broadcasted by the social media handles of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Facebook and YouTube.

Also it will be on popular streaming portal Hesgoal.com while for those who want to watch on television it’s available on ESPN+ . However there is no confirmation if it will be available on any pay television or terrestrial station in Nigeria.

Below is how the Super Eagles will line up for the game.

Starting XI

Francis Uzoho
Calvin Bassey
Bright Osayi-Samuel
William Troost Ekong
Kevin Akpoguma
Wilfred Ndidi
Alex Iwobi
Joe Aribo
Terem Moffi
Moses Simon
Ademola Lookman

Arsenal and England star Bukayo Saka has helped fund 120 life-changing operations for children in Nigeria.

Saka, 21, is preparing to take part in his first World Cup after earning a call-up to Gareth Southgate’s England squad – but that hasn’t distracted him from matters elsewhere.

In co-operation with youth charity BigShoe, the winger played a crucial role in medical procedures for children of Kano that occurred last month.

Saka’s actions come as a response to issues concerns over diseases like inguinal hernias or brain tumours in Nigeria.

Speaking on the matter, the 21-year-old said: ‘I feel blessed to be in a position where I can contribute to making the children’s lives easier and better through these surgeries.

‘I still feel very connected to Nigeria. For me, it is very important to use my abilities to have a positive impact where I can and I have to say a big thank you to the whole BigShoe team for making this possible.

‘For me it is important that every child has the same opportunity to achieve their dreams.

‘If I can do anything to help then I really want to do this, it was very important to me. It makes me happy when I can see the kids happy and their parents happy.

‘I want to do more and more and help as many children as I can.’

The operations took place in mid-October and were a success, thanks to a team of five doctors who treated and looked after the children.

The lineup of the senior national team of Nigeria for tomorrow’s friendly game against the senior national team of Portugal will see the trio of Joe Aribo, Moses Simon and Terem Moffi lead the line for Nigeria.

In Peseiro’s preferred 4-4-2 formation, the coach has decided to play with Francis Uzoho in goal despite the fact that Maduka Okoye has been fantastic in training ahead of the game. The decision to stick with Uzoho has been made even before the players resumed.

In defence, Kevin Akpoguma will partner captain of the team William Troost Ekong with Tyronne Ebuehi picked as the replacement for injured regular right back Ola Aina. The left full back will be manned by newly invited Bruno Onyemachi.

Alex Iwobi will rekindle his partnership with Wilfred Ndidi in the heart of the midfield while Joe Aribo will play just behind the main striker. A role he has excelled in at his English Premier League side Southampton.

Aribo will play behind main striker Terem Moffi who will be flanked by the duo of Moses Simon and Ademola Lookman on the left and right flanks of the team respectively.  Below is how they will line up.

Starting XI

Francis Uzoho
Tyronne Ebuehi
Bruno Onyemachi
William Troost Ekong
Kevin Akpoguma
Wilfred Ndidi
Alex Iwobi
Joe Aribo
Terem Moffi
Moses Simon
Ademola Lookman