Pedro Neto has expressed his delight with Portugal’s performance following their 2-1 friendly victory over Nigeria, stating the team is well-prepared for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The match took place at Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa in Leiria on Wednesday evening.
Neto opened the scoring in the 23rd minute with a fine strike, marking his first goal in four months for both club and country. The Chelsea winger’s effort was equalized by Sevilla striker Akor Adams in the 37th minute. Substitute Francisco Conceicao netted the winner 15 minutes from time.
Reflecting on the win and the earlier match against Chile, Neto commented: “These games help us assimilate ideas. Some players were missing during the Mexico training camp, and we hadn’t been together for a long time. But we will be ready.”
The friendly served as a crucial preparatory fixture for Portugal ahead of the World Cup. Neto’s positive outlook underscores the squad’s confidence as they fine-tune their strategies for the global tournament.