He is regarded as one of the best defensive midfielders in footballing history and one of the best players of his generation.
Ten-man Portugal struggled without captain Cristiano Ronaldo.
Manchester City's Yaya Toure says he will decide about his international future with the Ivory Coast this week.
Ronaldinho is renowned for his technique, tricks, dribbling, overhead kicks, no-look passes and free kicks.
Bongani Zungu scored in stoppage time to salvage a 1:1 draw for South Africa against Nigeria and Konate brace gives Senegal victory over Ghana in friendly.
Former France international Luis Fernandez is poised to take over as coach of Guinea and replace compatriot Michel Dussuyer.
The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) confirmed they are looking for a foreign coach to replace Honour Janza who is currently at the helm.
If ambition had a league table, English Premier League club Sunderland would top it.
Algeria lost their first game since exiting the Africa Cup of Nations in the quarter-finals, losing 1:0 to Qatar in a friendly.
Stephen Keshi will return to take charge of Nigeria following lengthy contractual talks.
DAY 02
Match 04
Guinea vs Malawi 1:0
FACTS
Left-back Issiaga Sylla scored the only goal ('35). Guinea, captained by Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita, join Senegal at the top of the group.
Guinea
Malawi