William Troost-Ekong
William Troost-Ekong is a professional Nigerian footballer who plays as a defender and is known for his strong aerial presence and leadership on the pitch. He has been a key player for the Super Eagles, representing Nigeria in numerous international competitions. Troost-Ekong was recently highlighted in the news due to injury concerns that may affect his availability for crucial World Cup qualifying matches, as Nigeria seeks to improve its standings in the tournament.
Born on Sep 01, 1993 (32 years old)
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Nigeria:
Retired Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has received the national honour of Member of the Order of the Federal Republic certificate from President Bola Tinubu.
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Nigeria:
Ndidi, who was recently appointed Super Eagles captain following the international retirement of William Troost-Ekong, said the responsibility has not added any extra burden on him.
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Nigeria:
Retired defender, William Troost-Ekong played the highest number of matches during the series.
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Nigeria:
William Troost-Ekong voted for Ousmane Dembélé, Achraf Hakimi and Lamine Yamal in the men’s best player category.
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Gambia:
Nigeria's William Troost-Ekong was named player of the tournament at the 2023 Afcon, but the defender has recently retired from international duty.
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Portugal:
William Troost-Ekong is the captain of Nigeria, and his childhood field may experience extreme heat for 338 days by 2050.
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Nigeria:
William Troost-Ekong is one of the players who checked into the Super Eagles’ camp.
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Nigeria:
The squad is anchored by captain William Troost-Ekong.
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Nigeria:
William Troost-Ekong stressed the importance of collaboration among the players in giving back to society.
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Nigeria:
William Troost-Ekong, the captain of Nigeria’s Super Eagles, has declared the team’s unwavering commitment to clinching the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title and earning a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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