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Portugal Edge Nigeria 2-1 in International Friendly

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Portugal recorded a 2-1 victory over Nigeria in an international friendly after Francisco Conceição’s second-half strike sealed the win.

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Pedro Neto gave the hosts the lead in the 23rd minute, but Nigeria responded through Akor Adams, who restored parity in the 37th minute to ensure both sides went into the break level.

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The decisive moment came in the 74th minute when Conceição found the back of the net to hand Portugal the victory in a closely contested encounter.

Despite the defeat, the Super Eagles showed resilience and created several opportunities, with Akor Adams’ equaliser highlighting Nigeria’s fighting spirit against the European side.

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