WILLIAM TROOST EKONG

William Troost-Ekong of Nigeria during the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations semi-final match between Nigeria and South Africa at Peace Stadium of Bouaké on February 7, 2024 in Bouaké,

Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong dismisses “star power” criticism

Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong has dismissed claims that the Super Eagles’ individual star power is holding the team back.

William Troost-Ekong of Nigeria during the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations semi-final match between Nigeria and South Africa at Peace Stadium of Bouaké on February 7, 2024 in Bouaké,

Eric Chelle’s gamble pays off as William Troost-Ekong lauds Benjamin Fredrick

Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong has heaped praise on young defender Benjamin Fredrick after the 20-year-old was preferred ahead of him in the crucial 1-0 FIFA World Cup qualifying victory over Rwanda.

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Nigeria concentrating on Rwanda encounter before South Africa test

Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong insists his team have to concentrate on the game against Rwanda before thinking about the blockbuster clash against South Africa.

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Ekong Joins Mikel in defending Africa Cup of Nations as a major tournament

Nigeria's stand-in captain William Troost-Ekong has hit back at criticism from former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher in which he said that the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is not a major tournament.

William Troost-Ekong of Nigeria during the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations semi-final match between Nigeria and South Africa at Peace Stadium of Bouaké on February 7, 2024 in Bouaké,

William Troost-Ekong dreaming of lifting AFCON title

When the curtain comes down on the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament tomorrow evening at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Ebimpe, Abidjan in Côte d’Ivoire, Nigerian national team captain William Troost-Ekong is dreaming of joining an exclusive club of captains, who have lifted this trophy.

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William Troost-Ekong blown away by Nigeria's strength

William Troost-Ekong says the Super Eagles' Africa Cup of Nations team is the strongest national side he has played in.