Zaidu Sanusi explains “wrongly translated” Bruno Fernandes’ view on Super Eagles

Super Eagles and FC Porto defender, Zaidu Sanusi has given proper explanation to what Portugal midfielder Bruno Fernandes said after their 4-0 friendly victory over Super Eagles.

The friendly encounter played last Thursday saw the Manchester United schemer scored two goals and talked down the qualities of Super Eagles, a statement that has drawn viral and different opinions among Nigerians on the quality of the team.

Fernandes was quoted as saying in an interview he granted in Portuguese and was translated by many via google translator “Our match against Nigeria was not on the standard we wanted. Their level was not on a world-class required standard.

“So here in Qatar we will face the World best. We wanted to play a tough national team, but all of them were already occupied. Nigeria was the only one available. They didn’t test us at all “

However, Sanusi who was unavailable for the match due to injury said the interview was misinterpreted and was taken out of context with how it was translated.

“Bruno gave the interview in Portuguese and what he was that they wanted a tough test before the World Cup hence the decision to play Nigeria.

“However, the game was easier than they anticipated and they expect a tougher test in Qatar, which was intimating the fans that all games will not be like that of Super Eagles at the World Cup,’ he said.