FC Porto get boost as Super Eagles defender rejoins team
The Super Eagles defender has since put his AFCON setback behind him, and he is rearing to go against Maritimo on Sunday
Still smarting from Nigeria's shocking exit from the ongoing 2022 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon, Super Eagles left-full back, Zaidu Sanusi has returned to full training and could be in line for FC Porto Sunday's league fixture against Maritimo.
Futebol365.pt reported that the defender rejoined his teammates at Porto early this week following Nigeria's exit from AFCON and was spotted at PortoGaia Sports Training Center under the watchful eyes of coach Sérgio Conceição who has battled with injuries in the defence while the Nigerian was away.
Zaidu gave a good account of himself at the Africa football fiesta where he combined well the defensive trio of William Ekong, Kenneth Omeruo, and Ola Aina.
He is expected to continue where he stopped as Porto faces Maritimo on Sunday.
Futebol365.pt reported that the duo of Pepe and Marcano has also stepped up recovery, as well as right-back João Mário, but Wilson Manafá is yet to recuperate after he cropped up a career-threatening injury last season.
Zaidi will once again continue preparation for Sunday's encounter with a slight work out a schedule for PortoGaia Sports Training and Training Center today(Saturday)as Porto attempt to consolidate on their lead after picking 53 points from 19 matches this season.
Sunday night clash against ninety places Maritimo is billed for Estádio does Dragao
