commit 20d55ee810eeeb04db1a085a26e42ee5d74e8119 Author: ernaboatwright Date: Sat Jan 24 20:52:48 2026 +0800 Add Zaidu Sanusi Included in Porto Squad for Club World Cup – Messi May Await diff --git a/Zaidu-Sanusi-Included-in-Porto-Squad-for-Club-World-Cup-%E2%80%93-Messi-May-Await.md b/Zaidu-Sanusi-Included-in-Porto-Squad-for-Club-World-Cup-%E2%80%93-Messi-May-Await.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..c565d66 --- /dev/null +++ b/Zaidu-Sanusi-Included-in-Porto-Squad-for-Club-World-Cup-%E2%80%93-Messi-May-Await.md @@ -0,0 +1,25 @@ +[bet9ja.com](https://register.bet9ja.com/?btag=yohaig&promocode=yohaig)
Porto have named Nigeria [Zaidu Sanusi](http://labautowiki.org/wiki/User:AlissaRosensteng) in their 28-man squad for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup in the United States. The draw has placed Porto in Group A alongside Inter Miami (featuring Lionel Messi), Palmeiras and Al Ahly. +
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Zaidu, now 27, has been a fixture for Porto since 2020, helping the club secure multiple trophies, including the Portuguese league, cups and Super Cup. His defensive solidity played a key role in [Porto clinching](https://azbongda.com/index.php/Th%C3%A0nh_vi%C3%AAn:Jude88F6520) the treble in 2023–24. +
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Facing Messi’s Inter Miami is already generating excitement. Porto midfielder Alan Varela has [expressed enthusiasm](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/news/interviews/radio-presenter-apologizes-for-match-fixing-claims-on-shooting-stars/) at the prospect of [matching](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/category/news/national-team-news/) up against the global icon. "Obviously, it’s very special to face him… we will try to do our best," Varela said. +
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We’re thrilled by the stage set for Zaidu Sanusi playing in the Club World Cup is a monumental step for any player and a testament to his development since arriving in Porto. Being part of this squad is a career high, reflecting consistency and trust from coach Martín Anselmi. +
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Yet, this moment is more than ceremonial. Zaidu now has a chance to showcase how Nigerian defenders can shine on a global club stage. Facing Messi and the star-studded Inter Miami offers pressure, yes  but also a platform to prove that resilience, pace and tactical sharpness know no national boundaries. +
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For Porto, including Zaidu in the tournament squad is a signal: you trust his [ability](http://kandos.tacticalspace.org/index.php?title=User:BerndBurdick626) in elite environments. For Nigeria’s football community, it’s a reminder of the talent pipeline we possess—even in defensive roles often overlooked in scouting reports. +
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Our hope is that Zaidu seizes this opportunity, not just to compete, but to stand out. If he demonstrates he's equal to Messi-level tests, he elevates both his personal brand and the perception of Nigerian defenders everywhere. +
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Did You Know? + + Zaidu has made over 75 [league appearances](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/international-nigerian-footballers/crystal-palace-target-emanuel-emegha-amid-chelsea-interest/) for Porto since 2020 and scored five goals from left-back. + He scored a dramatic last-minute goal against Benfica in May 2022, sealing Porto’s 30th league title. + During the 2023–24 season, Zaidu helped Porto achieve a treble, winning the Primeira Liga, Taça de Portugal and League Cup. + The 2025 Club World Cup in the US features 32 teams in its first quadrennial format, running from 14 June to 13 July. + Zaidu has earned 22 caps for Nigeria since his debut in 2020 and featured at both the 2021 and 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. + +
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