Nigeria international Reuben Gabriel made a losing debut for his new employer Boavista as they lost 3 - 1 to Belenenses in a Primeira Liga tie on Monday evening.<br /><br />Manager Petit named the midfielder in the starting lineup along with Super Eagles teammate Michael Uchebo.<br /><br />Having left Waasland-Beveren as a free agent this summer, the 24 - year - old committed his future to the Portuguese setup for three seasons last month.<br /><br />While Reuben Gabriel featured for 80 minutes before he was substituted for Gouveia , compatriot Michael Uchebo lasted the entire duration of the game at the&nbsp; Est&aacute;dio do Restelo.<br /><br />The deals that took both players to Boavista were brokered by England - based agent Tony Harris.<br /><br />Photo Credit : boavistafc.pt<br />