Portugal after the convincing win against the Super Eagles, will now shift their attention to the World Cup proper in Qatar
By Kehinde Okeowo
The Portuguese national team without their talisman, Christiano Ronaldo put four goals past the Super Eagles of Nigeria on Thursday in an international friendly match played in Lisbon.
The World Cup bound host opened the scoring in the 9th minute when Manchester United midfielder, Bruno Fernandes scored after an assist from Diogo Dialot
Portugal’s second goal arrived via a questionable penalty call when debutant Bright Osayi-Samuel at right-back for Nigeria, was adjudged to have handled the ball when it struck his arm as he turned his back. Fernandes stepped up and sent Francis Uzoho the wrong way to make it 2-0 in the 35th minute.
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The Super Eagles got the opportunity to reduce the deficit after Dalot fouled Osayi-Samuel inside the penalty box but Emmanuel Dennis missed from the spot.
Two-quick fire goals from Goancalo Ramos and Joao Mario in the 82nd and 84th minute completed the rout for Portugal over the former African champions who won’t be at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
Portugal after the convincing will, now shift their focus to the World Cup proper in Qatar.
They will be fighting for a place in the knockout stages in Group H which comprises South Korea, one of Africa’s representatives, Ghana and Uruguay.
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