Nigeria and Saudi Arabia will face each other in an international friendly game later at the Estadio Municipal de Portimao in Portugal.
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The Super Eagles will be going into the friendly matchup against the Green Falcons of Saudi Arabia after their remarkable 6-0 win over Sao Tome in their last game of the 2023 African Cup of Nations qualifier in Uyo, and they will be looking for another victory today to maintain the momentum ahead of next month 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Lesotho.q
Team News:
The Super Eagles will be going into today's game against Saudi Arabia with the services of Taiwo Awoniyi, following the injury he sustained a few days ago with Nottingham Forest.
However, in the absence of a Premier League star, the in-form Bayer Leverkusen forward, Victor Boniface is expected to get his full International debut today.
Ola Aina and William Troost Ekong will also miss today's game against Saudi Arabia due to their respective injuries.
Nigeria's possible starting lineup:
Uzoho; Osayi-Samuel, Bassey, Ebuehi, Torunarigha; Ndidi, Iwobi, Iheanacho, Lookman; Osimhen, Boniface.
Kickoff Time:
The International friendly game will begin at exactly 5 p.m. today.