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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Nigeria defender, Zaidu Sanusi will be assessed by Porto after he was substituted early in the second half against Atletico Madrid on Tuesday as a result of injury.<\/p>\n

The Portuguese giants won the UEFA Champions League clash at the Estadio do Dragao 2-1.<\/p>\n

Sanusi was replaced by Brazil left-back, Wendell in the 53rd minute.<\/p>\n

\u201cNigerian winger was substituted in the 53rd minute. Zaidu who left supported by his teammates in the 53rd minute of the game against Atle\u0301tico de Madrid, having replaced Wendell.<\/p>\n

He presented muscle complaints in the left adductor and will be evaluated by the clinical department,\u201d read a statement on the club\u2019s official website.<\/p>\n

The 25-year-old could miss Porto\u2019s league clash against Pacos de Ferreira this weekend.<\/p>\n

He also remains a doubt for Nigeria\u2019s upcoming international friendly against Portugal in Lisbon on November 17.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. Nigeria defender, Zaidu Sanusi will be assessed by Porto after he was substituted early in the second half against Atletico Madrid on Tuesday as a result of injury. The Portuguese giants won the UEFA Champions League clash at the Estadio do Dragao 2-1. 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