By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Super Eagles defender Zaidu Sanusi has been named in FC Porto’s squad for the Club World Cup, Prompt News reports.
Sanusi is a surprise inclusion in the squad following his limited appearance for the Portuguese club last season.
The 27-year-old suffered a cruciate ligament injury in March last year, and was sidelined for eight months.
The Nigerian international only returned to action towards the end of last season.
The left-back will hope to impress at the Club World Cup which will be hosted by United States of America, USA.
He has two years left on his contract with Porto.
The former Portuguese champions will face Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami, Palmerais of Brazil and Egypt’s Al Hilal in the group stage.
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