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<br>The Super Falcons delivered a solid performance in Lisbon, holding Portugal to a hard-fought 0-0 draw at the [Estádio José](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/news/transfer-news/yobo-premier-league-move-to-everton-ideal-for-moses-simon/) Gomes. The match served as their final warm-up ahead of next month’s Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie was the standout, making a string of crucial saves including a point-blank block in the 54th minute and earning praise for keeping a clean sheet under sustained Portuguese pressure. Despite Portugal dominating much of possession and pressing relentlessly, Nigeria remained compact and [disciplined](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/category/international-nigerian-footballers/).
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<br>Their midfield occasionally struggled to build rhythm, but the defensive structure held firm. Head coach Justine Madugu fielded a mix of experienced internationals such as and Francisca Ordega and emerging talents like Ifeoma Onumonu, Halimatu Ayinde and Ashleigh Plumptre.
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<br>With the result keeping them unbeaten in pre‑WAFCON friendlies (following a 2‑0 win over Cameroon), the Falcons will head to Morocco to face Ghana’s Black Queens on 29 June before kicking off their tournament group games.
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<br>We’ve [observed](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/category/youth-development-and-scouting/) the build-up, and this draw offers reassurance without blinding optimism. A goalless stalemate against Portugal on foreign soil reveals grit, organisation, and mental strength. We feel for Nnadozie, whose performance spoke volumes. A goalkeeper’s confidence filters through a squad her command under fire will embolden the entire defence. Her form is a reminder that clean sheets cultivate belief.
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<br>We recognise the midfield’s [inconsistencies](https://mineralis-wiki.minesparis.psl.eu/index.php?title=Utilisateur:ElmoZimmerman9) under pressure. While the team defended admirably, success in Morocco will demand sharper transitions and control in key moments. These areas cannot be overlooked. We believe this campaign hinges on [balance](http://tpp.wikidb.info/%E5%88%A9%E7%94%A8%E8%80%85:Kandi66P456676) defensive solidity and midfield coherence. The upcoming clash with Ghana offers another challenge to calibrate tactics, especially in [engaging ball](https://harry.main.jp/mediawiki/index.php/%E5%88%A9%E7%94%A8%E8%80%85:FredrickLeff6) retention and attacking fluency.
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<br>We remain convinced that with the discipline on display and the leadership in goal, Nigeria possess the foundations of a title contender. Now, we urge the Falcons to sharpen the missing links—tempo, creativity, composure to transform resilience into championship pedigree.
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<br>Did You Know?
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<br> Chiamaka Nnadozie stands at 1.74 m and began her senior international career in 2016 at just 17 years old.
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Nigeria have previously hosted Portugal in 2021, in a friendly that ended 3-3.
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The Super Falcons flew via Casablanca to Lisbon, training briefly at Abuja’s MKO Abiola Stadium and Turf Arena ahead of the trip.
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Nigeria’s WAFCON opener against Tunisia is set for 6 July at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca.
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The NFF launched its Mission X campaign to rally support across Nigeria and the diaspora for a record-extending tenth WAFCON title.
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