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    William Troost-Ekong: Nigeria captain explains international retirement ahead of AFCON | F

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    Troost-Ekong captained the Super Eagles in 2021 for the first time and won 83 caps with Nigeria.

    Nigeria's defender #5 William Troost-Ekong reacts on the podium after losing at the end of the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2024 final football match between Ivory Coast and Nigeria at Alassane Ouattara Olympic Stadium in Ebimpe, Abidjan on February 11, 2024. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)
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    Troost-Ekong, despite losing the AFCON Final in 2023 was named the Player of the Tournament

    Nigeria's defender #5 William Troost-Ekong celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's first goal during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2024 final football match between Ivory Coast and Nigeria at Alassane Ouattara Olympic Stadium in Ebimpe, Abidjan on February 11, 2024. (Photo by DANIEL BELOUMOU OLOMO / AFP)
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    Nigeria won the 2023 AFCON Final 1-0 thanks to Troost-Ekong’s goal before losing 2-1.

    Nigeria...s William Troost-Ekong, celebrates after he scored a penalty against Ghana during their 2022 Qatar World Cup qualifying playoff second leg at Moshood Abiola  Stadium, in Abuja, Nigeria, Tuesday, March. 29, 2022. Ghana became the first team from Africa to qualify for the World Cup in Qatar after a 1-1 draw with Nigeria in the second leg of their playoff on Tuesday to advance on away goals. (AP Photo/Sunday Alamba)
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    The centre-back scored the highest number of goals by a defender at AFCON.

    Morocco is waiting for Nigeria. The opportunity to stand upon the shoulders of Nigerian titans is included in all this. Their problem? If the steps necessary to climb the steep distance are possible despite the intense pressure.

    2025-12-05 09:08:00

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