Portugal vs. Nigeria: Former Besiktas star reveals the secret to stopping Ronaldo and co

The three-time Afcon winners will purpose for an outright victory after they lock horns with the previous European champions

Former Besiktas goalkeeper Ike Shorunmu has backed Nigeria to assert a memorable win over Portugal within the worldwide pleasant match towards the Selecao on Thursday.

Parading notable stars like Manchester Metropolis’s Bernardo Silva and Man United duo of Cristiano Ronaldo and Bruno Fernandes, Portugal might be large favourites to brush apart the Tremendous Eagles in Lisbon.

However former Tremendous Eagles shot-stopper Ike Shorunmu is assured that Nigeria can upset the chances and stun the 1966 World Cup bronze medallists at a sold-out Estádio José Alvalade.

The key, nevertheless, lies in stopping Ronaldo and Fernandes from inflicting most injury within the assault.

An issue, Shorunmu insists, the Nigerian defence can deal with with little stress.

“This recreation might be positively an thrilling recreation for the Tremendous Eagles contemplating the truth that they are going to be enjoying towards a Ronaldo-led facet,” Shorunmu informed Full Sports activities.

“I actually don’t suppose the duo of Ronaldo and Fernandes might be a risk to the Tremendous Eagles as a result of now we have gamers who’re able to maintaining them quiet.”

The sport between Portugal and Nigeria is the primary ever between the 2 nations on the worldwide stage.