Portuguese Cup: Sanusi ruled out of Porto’s clash with Sporting Lisbon
Sport Portuguese Cup: Sanusi ruled out of Porto’s clash with Sporting Lisbon Published on April 21, 2026 By Mike Oyebola googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); Zaidu Sanusi will miss the second leg of FC Porto’s Portuguese Cup semi-final clash against Sporting Lisbon. Sanusi missed training on Tuesday (today) as he continued his recovery from the injury. The Nigerian international sustained the injury during Porto’s league clash with Tondela last weekend. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); The left-back was replaced by Thiago Silva in the 62nd minute. “Zaidu will remain out as he is still recovering,” Porto head coach, Francesco Fariolli told the club’s official website. Sanusi has registered one goal, and two assists in 25 appearances across all competitions for the Dragons this season. Don't Miss LaLiga: Sadiq salvages draw for Valencia against Real Mallorca You may like Europa League: Aina reacts to Nottingham Forest’s win over Porto Europa League: Porto boss backs Moffi to deliver against Nottingham Forest Europa League: Aina, Moffi, Sanusi set for quarter-final showdown Gov Yusuf did not snub Emir Sanusi – Kano Govt Kano Emir Sanusi backs Gov Yusuf’s education, youth, infrastructure drive Sanusi, Bayero, Kwankwaso hold separate Eid prayers in Kano