Cristiano Ronaldo Starts In Portugal Vs Super Eagles Of Nigeria Clash [First Eleven]

Portugal and the Super Eagles of Nigeria have named their starting line-ups ahead of their international friendly clash, with Cristiano Ronaldo leading the hosts as captain.

Portugal set up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Diogo Costa starting in goal. The defence features Nelson Semedo, Gonçalo Inácio, Rúben Dias and Diogo Dalot.

In midfield, Vitinha and João Neves anchor the team, while Francisco Trincão, Bruno Fernandes and Pedro Neto support Cristiano Ronaldo in attack.

This marks the first time in Ronaldo’s career that the 41-year-old football icon is facing the Super Eagles of Nigeria.

Portugal Starting XI: Diogo Costa; Nelson Semedo, Gonçalo Inácio, Rúben Dias, Diogo Dalot; Vitinha, João Neves; Francisco Trincão, Bruno Fernandes, Pedro Neto; Cristiano Ronaldo (c)

Nigeria respond with a 4-3-3 formation, naming Maduka Okoye in goal. The defence is made up of Collins Akpan, Semi Ajayi, Calvin Bassey and Bruno Onyemaechi. In midfield, captain Wilfred Ndidi is joined by Alex Iwobi and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru. The forward line features Tolu Nnadi, Akor Adams and Moses Simon.

Nigeria Starting XI: Maduka Okoye; Collins Akpan, Semi Ajayi, Calvin Bassey, Bruno Onyemaechi; Wilfred Ndidi (c), Alex Iwobi, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru; Tolu Nnadi, Akor Adams, Moses Simon

Both teams also named strong benches, with Portugal able to call on João Félix, Bernardo Silva, João Cancelo and Gonçalo Ramos, while Nigeria include Paul Onuachu, Terem Moffi, Frank Onyeka and Francis Uzoho among their substitutes.

The Portugal vs Nigeria international friendly kicked off at 8:45 p.m. Nigerian time.