Manchester United striker, Cristiano Ronaldo, is among the 26-man squad for Portugal against the Super Eagles of Nigeria in an international – a build up ahead of Quatar 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Ronaldo including Rafael Leao, Joao Felix, Ruben Neves and Bruno Fernandes are expected to be in action against the Eagles next week Thursday, November 17 in Lisbon.
The 37-year-old who is Portugal’s all-time goal scorer with 117 goals is yet to find the back of the net in his last three appearances for country.
Their first group game is against Ghana on November 23.
They also face Uruguay and South Korea in Group H.
Portugal squad in full:
Goalkeepers: Diogo Costa (FC Porto), Jose Sa (Wolverhampton Wanderers FC), Rui Patricio (AS Roma).
Defenders: Diogo Dalot (Manchester United), Joao Cancelo (Manchester City), Danilo Pereira (Paris St Germain), Pepe (FC Porto), Ruben Dias (Manchester City), Antonio Silva (SL Benfica), Nuno Mendes (Paris St Germain), Raphael Guerreiro (Borussia Dortmund).
Midfielders: Joao Palhinha (Fulham FC), Ruben Neves (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Bernardo Silva (Manchester City), Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United), Joao Mario (SL Benfica), Matheus Nunes (Wolverhampton Wanderers FC), Vitinha (Paris St Germain), William Carvalho (Real Betis), Otavio (FC Porto).
Forwards: Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United), Joao Felix (Atletico Madrid), Rafael Leao (AC Milan), Ricardo Horta (SC Braga), Goncalo Ramos (FC Benfica), Andre Silva (RB Leipzig).
