Coach of the senior national team of Nigeria Gernot Rohr has confirmed that FC Porto new signing Zaidu Sanusi will start at left back for Nigeria against Algeria tomorrow.
Newly invited Zaidu has been training with the team and he has made a positive impression on the coaches and will start ahead of regular left back Jamilu Collins.
The coach in a zoom press conference with Nigerian journalist confirmed that the 22 year old has been picked to start so as to curtail the threat of Algeria star man Riyad Mahrez.
“ Sanusi did very well last season and he will start the game tomorrow because you know we have to keep Mahrez in check. He is one among the few players we have who are playing in the Champions League. So he will start in defence for us”.
The coach has also picked Semi Ajayi to start in the position of Wilfred Ndidi In defensive midfield converting him from his regular role as a central defender. His main role for West Bromwich Albion in the English Premier League.