Super Eagles defender Bruno Onyemaechi was the lucky Nigerian player to receive the match-worn jersey of Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo following Wednesday night's international friendly, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
The Portuguese superstar exchanged shirts with Onyemaechi after the entertaining encounter, handing the Nigerian defender a memorable souvenir from the high-profile fixture.
Ronaldo's jerseys are regarded among the most valuable pieces of football memorabilia in the world, with some of his match-worn shirts reportedly worth more than ?55 million due to the five-time Ballon d'Or winner's iconic status and immense global popularity.
For Onyemaechi, receiving the shirt of one of football's greatest-ever players represents a special career moment and a treasured memento from sharing the pitch with the Portuguese legend.
The defender featured as the Super Eagles produced a spirited display against Portugal despite suffering a narrow 2-1 defeat in Leiria.
Nigeria matched the World Cup-bound Europeans for long spells of the contest and earned plaudits for their resilience and attacking intent against one of the strongest teams in international football.
The shirt exchange capped a memorable evening for Onyemaechi, who will undoubtedly cherish the jersey as a reminder of facing one of the game's most celebrated figures on the international stage.