Tag: William Troost-Ekong
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Al Kholood officially unveil William Troost-Ekong
Saudi Arabia Pro League side, Al Kholood have officially unveiled Nigeria Super Eagles defender, William Troost-Ekong following his move from Greek club, PAOK, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The 30-year-old Super Eagles Captain joins the club for the 2024/2025 season as a free agent. The move by Troost-Ekong had been sealed for a couple of weeks now following…
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UCL Defeat: PAOK’s fans blame club for letting Ekong leave
PAOK Football Club fans have expressed their dissatisfaction over the club’s decision of letting Super Eagles captain and AFCON 2023 MVP player leave at a crucial time, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. Ekong about a week ago agreed to join Al Khalood in Saudi Arabia for the 202425 league season, a decision PAOK’s fans beleieved haunted them…
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Troost-Ekong makes surprise Move to Saudi Arabia
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong is set to join Saudi Arabian side Al Khalood from PAOK, in a surprise transfer move, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports m. Despite being expected to play a key role for PAOK this season, Troost-Ekong has agreed to personal terms with Al Khalood, with both clubs settling on a transfer fee. According to…
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Troost-Ekong marks return with winning goal in PAOK Victory
Super Eagles defender, Williams Troost-Ekong made a triumphant return to action, scoring the decisive goal as PAOK edged Bosnian side Borac Banja Luka 3-2, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Ekong in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League second-round tie featured for the whole duration of the encounter. The Nigerian centre-back, who had been sidelined for five…
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Ekong resumes training, plays PAOK friendly
Super Eagles defender, William Troost-Ekong made his comeback to the pitch after a seven-month absence, playing in PAOK Salonica’s friendly match against AEK Larnaca, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Double-headed-eagles in the friendly secured a 2-1 victory in the game. Troost-Ekong had been sidelined due to an injury sustained during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Cote…
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Troost-Ekong features in PAOK’s win
Super Eagles captain, William Troost-ekong feature for PAOK on Wednesday as they kickoff their pre-season campaign with 2-1 win against AEK Larnaca, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. Troost-Ekong’s last appearance for both club and country dates back to February 11, 2024, in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final against Ivory Coast. He played through the pain barrier…
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Ekong listed for PAOK pre-season tour
Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong is in PAOK pre-season team in Netherlands as preparation for next season takes new shape, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. PAOK’s Romanian football tactician Razvan Lucescu announced his squad list for the pre-season training camp which will hold in the Netherlands over the weekend with Ekong included, this debunking any news of injury…
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Troost-Ekong’s PAOK win Greece league
William Troost-Ekong’s club side PAOK Thessaloniki on Sunday emerge champions of the Greece Super League after defeating Aris 2-1n a champioship playoff matchday 10 game played at the Stadio Harilaou Kleánthis Vikelídis, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes, Ekong who has been on the sideline since the AFCON 2023 final in Ivory Coast sunce February did not play a game…
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Gusau visits Super Eagles players recuperating from injury
Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, the president of the Nigeria Football Federation has spent the last few days in Europe visiting Super Eagles players who are recovering from injuries, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. President of Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau has been in Europe in the past few days visiting some players of the Super Eagles who are recuperating from injuries. pic.twitter.com/YFt4XiT9ER…
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NFF President Ibrahim Gusau meets with injured Super Eagles trio
President of Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau has been in Europe in the past few days visiting some players of the Super Eagles who are recuperating from injuries, Nigeriasoccernet.com can confirm. Gusau was with with AFCON 2023 Player of the Tournament William Ekong in Thessaloniki, Greece after the Super Eagles on-field captain was…
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Troost-Ekong prefers local coach for Super Eagles
Super Eagles defender William Troost-Ekong has voiced his preference for a local coach to lead the national team, amidst uncertainty over the Nigeria Football Federation’s (NFF) selection process, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports: The NFF has yet to appoint a permanent head coach for the Super Eagles following the departure of Jose Peseiro in February. Troost-Ekong, speaking on…
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I almost quit the Super Eagles because of Jose Peseiro – Super Eagles captain
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong said he almost quit the Super Eagles six months before the AFCON 2023 finals in Ivory Coast, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. Ekong who made his international debut for Nigeria in 2015 was not on talking terms with Jose Peseiro for months but the intervention of the people around him help resolve…
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William Troost-Ekong send heartfelt message to PAOK fans amid season-ending Injury
Super Eagles vice-captain, William Troost-Ekong, has shared an emotional message with PAOK fans after being sidelined for the rest of the season due to injury, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Troost-Ekong sustained the injury during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations and is set to undergo surgery, with his return to action expected next season. In a statement…
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William Troost-Ekong to miss rest of season
Nigeria Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong is to undergo surgery in Finland on Tuesday to repair a ruptured biceps femoris in his right leg, Nigeriasoccernet.com has gathered. Ekong suffered the hamstring injury in group game against Ivory Coast, but played through the pain to help Nigeria finish second in the African Cup of Nations. According…
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Captain Ekong and compatriots eager for Peseiro contract extension but…
Super Eagles defender, William Troost-Ekong, has disclosed the team’s desire for Jose Peseiro is to continue leading the national team, although the player remain in the dark of the gaffer’s decision, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Peseiro, whose contract with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) expired after the Africa Cup of Nations, has garnered interest from the Algeria…
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AFCON 2023: Three Super Eagles star makes CAF TSG Best XI
The Best XI for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, Cote d’Ivoire 2023 has been released by the Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) Technical Study Group (“TSG”), Nigeriasoccernet.com can confirm. The TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Cote d’Ivoire 2023 generally considered to be the best “AFCON” ever, came to an epic conclusion on…
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AFCON 2023: William Troost-Ekong emerge player of the tournament
Nigeria Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong has been named the player of the tournament for the 2023 African Cup of Nations in Cote D’Ivoire, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Ekong had given Nigeria the lead in the first half of the final, but could not stop his side from losing in the final 2-1 to hosts, Cote D’Ivoire.…
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William Troost-Ekong attracts interest from Saudi Arabia
Nigeria Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong is being wooed by Saudi Arabian clubs following his top notch performance in the ongoing African Cup of Nations in Cote D’Ivoire, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The central defender for PAOK in Greece is integral part of the Nigerian team that is already in the final conceding twice in 6 matches…
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AFCON 2023: Defence, fighting spirit and togetherness- Troost Ekong identifies Eagles’ strength
William Troost-Ekong, a key figure in the Super Eagles, has revealed the factor behind the team’s success at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations title following their hard-fought 1-0 victory over Angola, securing a spot in the semi-final, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The center-back emphasized the team’s strong defensive performances and highlighted their prowess in both attacking…
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AFCON 2023: Nigeria’s Stanley Nwabali face late fitness test ahead of Angola quarter-final clash- NFF
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has revealed that Stanley Nwabali, who sustained a ligament injury during the Super Eagles’ quarter-final clash with Cameroon, may still be available for the upcoming quarter-final against Angola, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The 27-year-old goalkeeper will undergo a crucial fitness test on Wednesday to determine his readiness for the match. In a…