After spending 15 hours in Libya, Nigeria’s Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong, spoke highly of the team’s drive and determination upon their return to Nigeria. Due to their experience, the team chose not to compete in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match against the Mediterranean Knights on Tuesday night. Announcing that the…
Although Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong anticipates a challenging matchup with Rwanda, he is confident his squad will prevail. On Tuesday, the three-time African will face the Amavubi at Kigali’s Amahoro Stadium. Troost-Ekong, who arrived in Rwanda for the first time, is excited about the country’s strong team and their current top spot in the…
According to News Men, William Troost-Ekong has officially joined Al Khalood, a team in the Saudi Arabia Professional Football League. The Nigerian international committed to a two-year deal with a one-year option. Troost-Ekong joined Paulo Duarte’s team from PAOK Thessaloniki, the winners of the Greek Super League. The 30-year-old played one season for PAOK, where…
The Super Eagles captain Troost-Ekong was injured at the recently finished Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast, and the Greek club PAOK is apparently requesting compensation from FIFA for this injury. Despite suffering a hamstring injury during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast, the 30-year-old persevered and helped Nigeria win the…
Nigeria defender William Troost-Ekong has stated that he and his colleagues will be pleased to see Jose Peseiro continue in charge of the Super Eagles.Peseiro’s future is unknown with the end of his contract with the Nigeria Football Federation. The Algeria Football Federation has approached the Portuguese.The 63-year-old led the Super Eagles to a second-place…
William Troost-Ekong became the top scoring defender in Africa Cup of Nations history on Sunday night, scoring in Nigeria’s 2-1 loss to Cote d’Ivoire at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Ebimpe, Abidjan. Troost-Ekong put the Super Eagles ahead in the 37th minute. Troost-Ekong was selected Player of the Tournament. However, Jose Peseiro’s team lost the…
He stated that the Super Eagles are contending for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, title because the group has a great feeling of unity. He also stated that the team’s success stems from the fact that its young, skilled players have something to prove. In an interview with Hot Sport he said “I…