Tag: Porto
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Zaidu Sanusi set for return after 10-month injury layoff
Nigeria international, Zaidu Sanusi is poised to make his long-awaited return to action, 10 months after suffering a cruciate ligament injury, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The 27-year-old Nigerian left-back has been included in Porto’s 26-man squad for Thursday’s UEFA Europa League clash against Belgian Pro League side Anderlecht. Sanusi’s last appearance for the Portuguese outfit was in…
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Nigeria vs Spain: NFF set to miss out on Samu Omorodion after latest revelation
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) could miss out on a long touted prospect in Porto’s Samu Omorodion with latest reports revealing that current Euro holders Spain are set to hand him a first call-up to the first team following a god start to the season in the Portuguese league, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Following a successful Olympics…
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UCL: Lukaku ensures Zaidu Sanusi’s Porto return to Portugal in defeat
Substitute Romelu Lukaku scored the only goal as Inter Milan beat 10-man Porto in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie. Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Belgian followed of his towering header which struck the side pole with a rebound in the 86th minute at the San Siro. Porto had a double chance at 0-0…
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Sanusi sits out of Porto’s clash against Casa Pia
Porto coach Sergio Conceição has revealed that defender Zaidu Sanusi is not fit to take part in the game against Casa Pia in Lisbon this weekend. The Super Eagles defender has been out of action for two months after sustaining injury in the UEFA Champions League tie at home against Atletico Madrid. Although Sanusi recently…