Akor Adams found the back of the net, but it was not enough to save Nigeria's Super Eagles from a 2-1 defeat against Portugal in an international friendly.
The match was played against a Portugal side already confirmed for the FIFA World Cup, making it a serious test of quality for the Nigerian squad. Adams' goal gave fans a moment to celebrate, though the Europeans ultimately edged the game by a single goal.
Friendly results do not define a team's trajectory, but performances against top-ranked sides always tell a story. The question now is what coach and players take from this narrow loss heading into their next challenge.
Originally published by BusinessDay.