Super Eagles clash very important for us — Portugal star Nelson Semedo

The former Barcelona defender believes the friendly with Nigeria's Super Eagles is a valuable opportunity for manager Roberto Martinez to sharpen his tactical ideas ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Semedo played the first half of Portugal's 2-1 victory over Chile on Saturday, with goals from Goncalo Guedes and Bruno Fernandes securing the win.

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."

Eric Chelle's Super Eagles arrive in good form after winning the recent Unity Cup, and will present a stiff examination for Martinez's side.

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