‘Best African team ever’ - Portugal coach hails Super Falcons

The head coach of the Portugal Women's national team, Francisco Neto has offered high praise for Nigeria's Super Falcons.

The coach acknowledged their exceptional quality following a hard-fought 0-0 draw in a pre-AFCON friendly match on Monday.

The friendly, played in Lisbon, saw the nine-time African champions showcase both defensive solidity and attacking intent, despite having arrived in Portugal less than 24 hours before the encounter.

The resilient performance, particularly a masterclass from reigning Africa's best goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, left a strong impression on their European opponents.

The Portuguese coach confirmed that the Super Falcons are "the best African team ever.”

“Don’t forget our opponents are the best African Team ever," he said.

Neto also highlighted the individual brilliance of Super Falcons midfielder Christy Ucheibe.

“Exceptional presence in midfield and she was everywhere. Her reading of the game and ability to disrupt our transitions really impressed me,” he said.

The Nigerian contingent is set to depart from Lisbon for Casablanca on Wednesday, where they will face Ghana’s Black Queens in another friendly match this Sunday, to fine-tuning their preparations for WAFCON.