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Portugal Unleash Ronaldo, Leao, Bruno Fernandes On Super Eagles

Portugal head coach Fernando Santos has released a 26-man squad for the international friendly against the Super Eagles of Nigeria.

The squad will also represent the Europeans at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

Portugal Unleash Ronaldo, Leao, Bruno Fernandes On Super Eagles
Cristiano Ronaldo

Manchester United forward, Cristiano Ronaldo as expected is included in the squad along with the likes of Bruno Fernandes, Rafael Leao, Joao Felix and Ruben Neves.

Ronaldo is the all-time goalscorer international football with 117 goals.

The 37-year-old has however not scored in his last three appearances for Portugal.

Veteran defender, Pepe, Ruben Dias, Joao Cancelo, Bernardo Silva and Andre Silva were also included in the squad.

The friendly against Nigeria will take place next week Thursday in Lisbon.

Portugal will kick off their World Cup campaign against on November 23 against Ghana.

Lucky Ibeakanma

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