The Europeans are using these pre-tournament friendlies to fine-tune combinations and build chemistry before facing the Democratic Republic of Congo in their World Cup opener.
“Certainly, that is the purpose of these matches. We have a game against Nigeria now, and this presents a chance to develop new dynamics,” Semedo told RTP, as reported by Record.
“We are professionals, and I am confident that we can adhere to the coach’s concepts, regardless of what they entail.”
For Nigeria, the fixture carries its own significance, offering an opportunity to test themselves against top-level European opposition despite missing out on this summer’s tournament.
It will also provide an opportunity for the Super Eagles to exact revenge after losing 4-0 to Portugal in a World Cup warm-up game in 2022