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Pedro Neto says Portugal can be delighted going into 2026 FIFA World Cup following their 2-1 friendly win over the Super Eagles of Nigeria.
Roberto Martinez’s side put up an impressive performance in the encounter played at the Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa, Leiria on Wednesday night.
Neto scored the curtain raiser for the hosts in the 23rd minute of the keenly contested encounter.
It was the Chelsea midfielder’s first goal in four months for club and country.
The winger’s superb strike was cancelled out by Sevilla hitman Akor Adams in the 37th minute.
Substitute Francisco Conceicao won it for Portugal 15 minutes from time.
Neto reflected on the win against Nigeria, and the previous encounter against Chile.
“Without a doubt. These games serve to assimilate ideas. In the Mexico training camp, some players were missing; we hadn’t been together for a long time. But we will be prepared,” he said after the game.
