William Troost-Ekong missed Super Eagles matches under Finidi George but returned in style in the AFCON 2025 qualifier against Benin Republic. The captain of the Nigerian national football team, William Troost-Ekong , marked his return to the Super Eagles with a stellar performance in their recent AFCON 2025 qualifier against Benin Republic. The match, which ended in a convincing 3-0 victory for Nigeria in Uyo on Saturday , reminded Nigerians of Troost-Ekong's leadership and defensive qualities. The 30-year-old defender named MVP of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations had been notably absent from the national team under former coach Finidi George . However, his return to the squad under interim manager Augustine Eguavoen proved instrumental in securing a clean sheet against the Cheetahs of Benin. Playing in front of a home crowd, Troost-Ekong's solid display at the back contributed significantly to Nigeria's dominant performance. T...
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