Nigeria coach Jose Peceiro was on media duty on Saturday on the eve of the 2023 African Cup of Nations final against Ivory Coast at Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan, and one of the questions he was asked was Zaidu. It was about the possibility of obtaining. Sanusi.
The Porto defender, who is the Super Eagles’ first choice left wing-back, was left out of the matchday squad for the semi-final against South Africa due to injury.
However, the Super Eagles have been given a potential boost following the return from Bouake with the defender returning to training.
Bright Ossai-Samuel made a rare start in the right wing-back role against South Africa, with first-choice wing-back Ola Aina covering for the injured Zaidu in the opposition team.
Peseiro hinted that Zaidu could be selected for the game against the Elephants if he can make it through tonight’s final practice unscathed.
“Zaidu did conditioning training yesterday. Today is his last practice. We need to see if he can play,” Peseiro told reporters.
As for Frank Onyeka, the Brentford midfielder should be available for selection against the Elephants despite qualifying for his second time in the competition following the semi-final win over Bafana Bafana.
The yellow card was reset at the end of the group matches of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
Ifeany Emmanuel
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