Bruno Onyemaechi received Cristiano Ronaldo’s jersey after Portugal’s 2-1 win over Nigeria in a friendly, with players exchanging shirts post-match

Super Eagles defender Bruno Onyemaechi secured the jersey of Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo following Nigeria’s 2-1 defeat in an international friendly on Wednesday night.

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The match, played as part of Portugal’s preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, ended in favour of the European side, but the post-match moment drew significant attention.

Onyemaechi was the lucky Nigerian player to receive Ronaldo’s shirt after a much-anticipated exchange between both teams at full-time.

The defender later shared the Portugal captain’s jersey on his social media account, confirming the memorable swap after the encounter.

Portugal star Ronaldo also posted a picture alongside Onyemaechi on Instagram, captioned: “The preparation is done. Eyes on the World Cup.”

The five-time Ballon d’Or winner was the centre of attention throughout the match, with Nigerian players and coaching staff seeking opportunities for photographs after the final whistle.

Ronaldo played 64 minutes in the game and came close to scoring on several occasions but was denied by Nigeria’s defence.

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The friendly ended 2-1 in Portugal’s favour, but the jersey exchange provided one of the standout post-match highlights.