{"id":911461,"date":"2026-06-09T13:13:32","date_gmt":"2026-06-09T18:13:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/09\/portugal-vs-nigeria-where-to-watch-live-stream-tv-coverage-and-kick-off-time\/"},"modified":"2026-06-09T13:13:32","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T18:13:32","slug":"portugal-vs-nigeria-where-to-watch-live-stream-tv-coverage-and-kick-off-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/09\/portugal-vs-nigeria-where-to-watch-live-stream-tv-coverage-and-kick-off-time\/","title":{"rendered":"Portugal vs Nigeria: Where to watch, live stream, TV coverage and kick-off time"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Soccer <\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><img width=\"750\" height=\"500\" alt=\"Soccer Portugal vs Nigeria: Where to watch, live stream, TV coverage and kick-off time\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" src=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/thumbor\/KN4b7rgx-xFJuxcj8ykN0k3y1gE=\/750x500\/smart\/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.soccernet.ng%2Fmain%2F2026%2F04%2Fimago1070835941.jpg\" srcset data-sizes=\"auto\" data-expand=\"700\"><\/p>\n<p>Super Eagles: Ryan Alebiosu, Raphael Onyedika and Samuel Chukwueze Copyright: ImagoxVincentxKAMTOx<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Nigeria\u00a0will take on Portugal in an international friendly at the Est\u00e1dio Municipal de Leiria on Wednesday,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/\"><u>Soccernet.ng<\/u><\/a>\u00a0reports.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Super Eagles head into their final game of the June international window\u00a0on the back of\u00a0a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/2026\/06\/poland-2-2-nigeria-onuachu-super-eagles.html\"><u>2-2 draw against Poland<\/u><\/a>\u00a0last week, where they conceded a late\u00a0equalizer\u00a0that denied them victory. They will not be in action again until September, following their failure to\u00a0qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, this clash will be Portugal\u2019s final fixture before travelling to the United States for the World Cup. The\u00a02016 European champions will go up against\u00a0DR Congo,\u00a0who qualified through the CAF play-offs at Nigeria&#8217;s expense, in their group opener on June 17.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2737\" height=\"1826\" src=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/thumbor\/7pZojYfzv-MASyn0gCwE7p3Yef4=\/2737x1826\/smart\/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.soccernet.ng%2Fmain%2F2026%2F06%2Fimago1075356131.jpg\" alt=\"Soccer Portugal midfielder Vitinha during the International Friendly against the United States soccer team\"><figcaption>Portugal midfielder Vitinha during the International Friendly against the United States soccer team. Copyright: Imago<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Fans in Nigeria can watch the match live on SuperSport channels available on DStv and GOtv. The game will also be broadcast on NTA Sports 24 and Afro Sports TV.<\/p>\n<h2>Soccer How to follow Portugal vs Nigeria online<\/h2>\n<p>Supporters can follow the match\u00a0through audio\u00a0commentary on Radio Nigeria\u00a0and the game will also\u00a0be available on various unofficial streaming platforms.<\/p>\n<p>ESPN and BBC Sport will provide live online coverage, while popular live-score platforms such as Flashscore, FotMob and Sofascore will offer minute-by-minute updates, line-ups and detailed match statistics for fans unable to watch the game live.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/thumbor\/yirMJZZQ6sTLfZD3TUcepg4Ccn8=\/1024x681\/smart\/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.soccernet.ng%2Fmain%2F2025%2F12%2Fimago1070664292-2.jpg\" alt=\"Soccer Akor Adams, Calvin Bassey, Stanley Nwabali, Wilfred Ndidi during the Africa Cup of Nations AFCON match between Nigeria and Tanzania\"  ><figcaption>Nigeria&#8217;s Super Eagles. Photo by Segun Ogunfeyitimi Copyright: xshengolpixsx<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Super Eagles&#8217; official X (formerly Twitter) account will also provide live updates throughout the match, as it does for most Nigeria fixtures.<\/p>\n<h2>Soccer How to follow Portugal vs Nigeria on Soccernet.ng<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/\"><u>Soccernet.ng<\/u><\/a>\u00a0will provide live minute-by-minute coverage of the match, including key\u00a0statistics\u00a0and post-match reactions.<\/p>\n<figure>\n<div>\n<blockquote data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<div lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<p>Super Eagles train in Lisbon on Sunday evening as preparations intensify ahead of their international friendly against Portugal.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udfa5 NFF Comms <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/5Xy5zUOTcR\">pic.twitter.com\/5Xy5zUOTcR<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u2014 Soccernet.ng (@soccernet_ng) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/soccernet_ng\/status\/2063715080575840753?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 7, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<h2>Soccer What time is the match being played?<\/h2>\n<p>The match is scheduled to kick off at 8:45pm West African Time (WAT) on Wednesday, June 10.<\/p>\n<h2>Soccer What to expect from the Portugal vs Nigeria clash<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/ngsupereagles\/status\/2061415359752569246?s=46\">Portugal and Nigeria<\/a> will meet for only the second time in senior international football\u00a0when both teams take to the\u00a0Est\u00e1dio Municipal de Leiria.<\/p>\n<p>Their only previous encounter came in November 2022 ahead of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar,\u00a0which\u00a0Nigeria also failed to qualify for. Portugal recorded a comfortable 4-0 victory, with Bruno Fernandes scoring twice, while Gon\u00e7alo Ramos and Jo\u00e3o M\u00e1rio also found the net.<\/p>\n<p>The Super Eagles\u00a0have received a boost ahead of the fixture with the return of Alex Iwobi and Samuel Chukwueze,\u00a0following their absence in the draw against Poland. However,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/2026\/06\/bassey-ajayi-super-eagles-portugal-ogbu.html\"><u>Eric Chelle will be unable to count on<\/u><u>\u00a0Igoh Ogbu<\/u><\/a>, after the Slavia Prague defender withdrew from the squad with a serious injury.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3628\" height=\"2420\" src=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/thumbor\/EcpzYL2tF5vWVhsYQjyUkFe7JjM=\/3628x2420\/smart\/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.soccernet.ng%2Fmain%2F2026%2F05%2Fimago1070811056.jpg\" alt=\"Soccer Super Eagles lineup; Francis Uzoho, Paul Onuachu, Ryan Alebiosu, Calvin Bassey, Raphael Onyedika, Victor Osimhen,Moses Simon, Igoh Ogbu, Samuel Chukwueze, Bruno Onyemaechi\"><figcaption>Super Eagles. Photo by Segun Ogunfeyitimi Copyright: xshengolpixsxIMAGO<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/2026\/05\/chelle-osimhen-lookman-super-eagles-portu.html\"><u>Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman<\/u><\/a>\u00a0remain unavailable after\u00a0also missing the Poland game,\u00a0as\u00a0Nigeria will be hoping for a much-improved performance compared to their heavy defeat\u00a0in this clash\u00a0four years ago.<\/p>\n<p>The three-time African champions will then turn their attention to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, which begin in September\u00a0with Group L fixtures against\u00a0Madagascar, Guinea-Bissau and co-hosts Tanzania for a place at the tournament.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p><img alt=\"<!-- Author Start -->Ayomide Oguntimehin<!-- Author End -->&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/thumbor\/ycGEJDr9VZlpO_5zujn3ZdvICxA=\/150&#215;150\/smart\/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.soccernet.ng%2Fmain%2F2024%2F12%2FAyomide-Oguntimehin-pics.jpg&#8221;  height=&#8221;80&#8243; width=&#8221;80&#8243;>\t\t<\/p>\n<div>\n<h3>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/author\/ayomide-oguntimehin\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tAyomide Oguntimehin\t\t\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\tAyomide Oguntimehin is a CAF-accredited sports journalist and Chief Editor at Soccernet.ng. He has interviewed Super Eagles stars like William Troost-Ekong, Taiwo Awoniyi, Bright Osayi-Samuel, and Ademola Lookman, and is known for breaking major transfer stories.<\/p>\n<p>Ayomide has worked with Sports Brief, Naija News and served as Social Lead Editor at Legit.ng. He has also featured on Goal, TVC News, Sports Mole, and Milan News24. He holds a Master\u2019s degree and is currently pursuing a PhD. Follow Ayomide on X (formerly Twitter): @ayo_oguntimehin\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/2026\/06\/portugal-nigeria.html\" class=\"button purchase\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read More<\/a>Ayomide Oguntimehin<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Soccer Super Eagles: Ryan Alebiosu, Raphael Onyedika and Samuel Chukwueze Copyright: ImagoxVincentxKAMTOx Nigeria\u00a0will take on Portugal in an international friendly at the Est\u00e1dio Municipal de Leiria on Wednesday,\u00a0Soccernet.ng\u00a0reports. The Super Eagles head into their final game of the June international window\u00a0on the back of\u00a0a\u00a02-2 draw against Poland\u00a0last week, where they conceded a late\u00a0equalizer\u00a0that denied them [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":911462,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[27096,26719,2005],"tags":[15956,17818],"class_list":["post-911461","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-nigeria","category-portugal","category-soccer","tag-nigeria","tag-portugal"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/911461","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=911461"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/911461\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/911462"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=911461"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=911461"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=911461"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}