Super Eagles defender, William Troost-Ekong is closing in on a return to action after his injury layoff. Troost-Ekong underwent surgery in February for an injury he sustained at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The centre-back was named Most Valuable Player (MVP) at the competition. The 30-year-old revealed he has started light training and physical […]
Troost-Ekong gives latest injury update
Super Eagles defender, William Troost-Ekong has given latest update on his recovery from injury. Troost-Ekong underwent surgery for a thigh injury in February. The centre-back sustained the injury during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire. “I have had my first session on grass with the ball and I am just a matter […]
Troost-Ekong reveals his ideal Super Eagles coach
Super Eagles defender William Troost-Ekong has declared he would prefer a local coach to manage the Super Eagles. The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has yet to name a substantive head coach for the Super Eagles since Jose Peseiro left the post at the end of February. Former international, Emmanuel Amuneke as well as two expatriates, […]
I want to play for Super Eagles at 2026 World Cup – Troost-Ekong
Super Eagles defender William Troost-Ekong says he has the ambition of playing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The three-time African champions failed to qualify for the last edition of the Mundial hosted by Qatar. The West Africans have also failed to record a win in their opening two games in the qualifiers for the […]
Missing out of AFCON 2023 title still hurts — Troost-Ekong
Nigeria defender, William Troost-Ekong says it is difficult to shake off the disappointment of failing to win the title at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The Super Eagles came close to winning the AFCON title for the fourth time but lost 2-1 to hosts Cote d’Ivoire in the final. Troost-Ekong gave Nigeria the lead […]
How I managed to play at AFCON 2023 with injury – Troost-Ekong
Super Eagles vice-captain William Troost-Ekong has disclosed how he managed to play with injury at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire. Troost-Ekong, 30, sustained the injury in Nigeria’s second group game against the hosts. The powerful centre-back missed the team’s last group game against Guinea-Bissau but returned to play every minute of […]
Troost-Ekong hints on return date from injury
Nigeria defender William Troost-Ekong has revealed he will be fit for the start of next season. Troost-Ekong went under the knife last month following a thigh injury he sustained at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire. The 30-year-old has also been ruled out for the remainder of the current campaign. The centre-back […]
Ndidi, Awoniyi return for Eagles in Ghana, Mali friendlies
Troost-Ekong reveals row with Peseiro nearly mar AFCON 2023 dreams
Super Eagles vice-captain, William Troost-Ekong, has revealed that he nearly quit international football a few weeks before the start of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Troost-Ekong was ignored by Peseiro in the build up to the competition. The 30-year-old was not invited for the double-header friendlies against Saudi Arabia and Mozambique last November. The […]
Troost-Ekong undergoes successful knee surgery in Finland
Super Eagles vice-captain, William Troost-Ekong had a successful surgery in Finland on Tuesday night. Troost-Ekong sustained a hamstring injury during Nigeria’s second game against hosts, Cote d’Ivoire at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Despite the injury, the centre-back played six out of Super Eagles’ seven games in Cote d’Ivoire. The defender played a significant […]