Portugal head coach, Fernando Santos, has unveiled a 26-man squad for the international friendly against the Super Eagles of Nigeria.
The friendly against Nigeria will take place next week Thursday in Lisbon.
The Portugal squad will also represent the Europeans at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
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As expected, Manchester United forward, Cristiano Ronaldo is included in the squad alongside the likes of Bruno Fernandes, Rafael Leao, Joao Felix and, Ruben Neves.
Ronaldo is the all-time goal scorer international football with 117 goals.
However, the 37-year-old forward player has not scored in his last three appearances for Portugal.
This will be one of the finest opportunities for Ronaldo to lead his side to immortality.
Veteran defender, Pepe, Ruben Dias, Joao Cancelo, Bernardo Silva and Andre Silva were also included in the squad.
Also, Portugal will kick off their World Cup campaign against against Ghana on November 23.
They also face Uruguay and South Korea that are in Group H.
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Here is Portugal 26-man squad in full:
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).
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).
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).
Goalkeepers: Diogo Costa (FC Porto), Jose Sa (Wolverhampton Wanderers FC), Rui Patricio (AS Roma).
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