AFCON 2025
Nigeria’s senior national team, the Super Eagles, will take on the Poland national football team and the Portugal national football team in a pair of international friendlies scheduled for June.
The fixtures are part of efforts to rebuild and reassess the squad following Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The matches are expected to provide the coaching crew with an opportunity to evaluate players and test new tactical approaches against strong European opposition ahead of the 2027 AFCON qualifiers.
Nigeria will first face Poland on June 3 in what is expected to be a closely contested encounter between two sides looking to regain momentum. Poland, like Nigeria, will not be participating in the World Cup, making the fixture a useful benchmark for both teams.
A more high-profile clash follows on June 10 when the Super Eagles square up against Portugal, one of Europe’s top football nations. The match presents a significant challenge for Nigeria, with Portugal boasting a squad filled with top-level talent and heading into the World Cup as one of the contenders.
These friendlies come at a time when scrutiny remains high on the national team, with fans eager to see signs of progress and direction after recent disappointments. The games are also expected to give emerging players a chance to stake a claim for regular spots in the team.
