Despite putting up a battling and impressive display the Super Eagles fell to a 2-1 loss to Portugal in Wednesday’s international friendly match.
Chelsea’s Pedro Neto opened the scoring for the hosts but Akor Adams equalised for the Super Eagles.
Substitute Francisco Conce
Ronaldo had the first attempt on goal just two minutes into the game but saw shot go wide.
In the seventh minute Onyemaechi had the Super Eagles first chance just outside the box but his low shot was well saved by the Portuguese keeper.
Just two minutes later Ronaldo had the first big chance off a counter attack but failed to put the ball past Okoye despite going one on one.
Few seconds later Adams had the chance to broke the deadlock only to see his low left foot strike go just off target.
But it was Portugal who took the lead as Pedro Neto received a pass inside the box from Diogo Dalot and hit a low strike which went past Okoye.
Fernandes was close to doubling the lead on 33 minutes it saw his left foot shot palmed away for a corner kick by Okoye.
It was the turn of Trincao to go close for the hosts but his left foot effort went just over the bar.
The Super Eagles them drew level on 37 minutes thanks to Adams. He collected a pass from Dele-Bashiru, then hit a left foot shot which went under the legs of the keepe.
