Joao Mario Sends Tough Message to Ghana, Uruguay, South Korea After Win Over Super Eagles

• Super Eagles of Nigeria were on Thursday night, 17 November, defeated by Portugal in international friendly
• Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes scored a brace for his nation against the Super Eagles team
• Benfica midfielder João Mário stated clearly that his country's win over Nigeria will help them in Qatar

Portugal international Joao Mario has confirmed his readiness and that of his teammates in the national team for the 2022 World Cup after beating Nigeria in friendly encounter.

Super Eagles of Nigeria on Thursday night, 17 November, had a bad day in the office losing 4-0 against Portugal national team who were not with Man United star Cristiano Ronaldo.

Ronaldo was excused from the game by Portugal coach Santos after he complained of stomach bug.

Interestingly, the three-time African champions were also without Napoli striker Victor Osimhen who got injured before the game.

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Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes scored a brace for Portugal against Nigeria, while Joao Mário and Ramos scored a goal each.

According to the report on Complete Sports, Mario explained that the win over Nigeria has given him and other teammates the tonic to shine in Qatar for the World Cup.

Joao Mario's statement

“Great preparation game and ready for the World Cup.''

Meanwhile, Portugal are group H for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar where they will be facing Ghana, Uruguay and South Korea.

Finidi George reveals why he dragged

Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how Nigerian football legend Finidi George rubbished reports going round that he dragged Moses Simon to have the jersey of Portugal international Pepe on Thursday night, 17 November.

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George who now works as an assistant coach to Jose Peseiro in the Super Eagles was spotted in a video on social media expressing his unhappiness after Pepe gave his shirt to Simon.

That was after Portugal recorded a 4-0 win over the Super Eagles of Nigeria in an international friendly encounter in which Bruno Fernandes scored brace.

George explained that Pepe had promised to give his son the match jersey before the kickoff of the match.

George who won the Champions League title at Ajax claimed that his son is a fan of Pepe and Real Madrid.