The Super Eagles camp in Lisbon has continued preparations for Wednesday’s international friendly against Portugal with 22 players taking part in Sunday evening training.
The session marked another key step in Nigeria’s build-up to the high-profile encounter, with the squad gradually shaping up as coaches assess fitness levels and tactical readiness ahead of the match.
A major talking point from camp is the status of defender Igho Ogbu, who remains with the team despite his recent injury concern.
Contrary to earlier fears of a possible departure from camp, Ogbu has not returned to his club side in Prague and is still fully integrated with the Super Eagles’ medical and technical staff.
The defender is scheduled to undergo a detailed scan in Lisbon on Monday, which will determine the severity of the issue and his availability for upcoming fixtures.
Medical officials are expected to review the results before making a final decision on his participation in the match against Portugal.
The team, Nigeria national football team, continues to intensify preparations for what is expected to be a challenging test against Portugal national football team on Wednesday.
The fixture is seen as an important benchmark for both tactical assessment and squad depth evaluation ahead of future international commitments.
With 22 players already involved in training, the coaching staff will be hoping for a near-full squad availability as they finalize their game plan.
Attention will now shift to Ogbu’s scan results, which could influence defensive selections going into the match.