Nigeria’s impressive run of 12 games without a loss was broken Wednesday with a 2-1 defeat against Portugal in a friendly match. The game, an international exhibition contest, saw Portugal emerge victorious, halting the Super Eagles’ momentum. Details regarding the specific goals and match progression were not provided in the initial report. This loss marks the first defeat for Nigeria since their previous setback twelve matches ago. The friendly served as preparation for both teams as they continue their international schedules. Further analysis and reports will likely detail the tactical aspects and individual performances of the game. The result offers Portugal a confidence boost while Nigeria will aim to quickly recover from the defeat.