Super Eagles defender, Zaidu Sanusi says the team put up a good fight in the defeat to Portugal, DAILY POST reports.
The three-time African champions lost 2-1 to the Selecao in a friendly at the Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa in Leiria on Wednesday night.
It was an impressive performance from the Super Eagles, who lost 4-0 to the Portugal in their previous meeting.
Éric Chelle’s side troubled the Portuguese defence with their movement in the first half, and created a coupe of chances too.
Sanusi was happy with his team’s performance, especially in the first half.
“The first half was very difficult for us, but we managed to control it a bit. Portugal is very strong; four years ago ...
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Source: Daily Post
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