Portuguese club Porto FC has revealed the return of Nigerian international Zaidu Sanusi, who has been sidelined due to injury.
Porto defender Zaidu Sanusi has emerged as a big doubt for Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup qualifying matches against Lesotho and Zimbabwe in November.
Recall that the left-back Zaidu Sanusi sustained an injury in the first half of Porto’s UEFA Champions League match against Shakhtar Donetsk on September 19, leading to his substitution in the second half.
Subsequently, the 26-year-old defender has missed seven games this season for Porto, as well as friendly international matches for the Nigerian national team against Saudi Arabia and Mozambique in October.
During a press conference ahead of their game against Estoril Praia, Porto’s manager Sergio Conceição announced that Sanusi would not be available for the match, but had a chance of returning to action in their next Champions League game against Antwerp, Soccernet.ng reports.
Sanusi’s potential return is good news for the Super Eagles of Nigeria as they prepare to face Lesotho and Zimbabwe in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
Conceição emphasized the collective effort in the team’s defensive process, highlighting the significance of each player’s role in maintaining balance.
Sanusi, gearing up for his comeback, will play a crucial role for Porto FC as they continue their Champions League campaign.
