Nigeria: Super Eagles' Zaidu Sanusi Faces Two-Month Injury Layoff
[Premium Times] Tests conducted on Sunday confirmed the extent of the setback, with Portuguese publication O Jogo reporting that the 29-year-old is not expected to return until after the next international break.
Nigeria's Super Eagles defender Zaidu Sanusi is expected to be sidelined for approximately two months due to an adductor injury in his right leg sustained during Porto's 3-0 victory over Académico de Viseu. The 29-year-old, who had played every minute of Porto's league campaign, was immediately treated after the injury but was unable to continue, leading to a substitution by Porto coach Francesco Farioli.
Tests confirmed the severity of the setback, with Portuguese publication O Jogo reporting that Sanusi would not return until after the next international break. This injury poses a significant challenge for both the player and Porto, as Nigeria's 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign begins next month. Sanusi's absence could result in Nigeria missing crucial qualifiers and potentially Nigeria missing out on the continental showpiece.
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