Former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has completed a move to Qatar Stars League side Al Ahli SC, Afrosport reports. The 32-year-old centre-back joins the Qatari club from Saudi Professional League outfit Al Kholood, where he was a key figure, making 49 appearances and scoring two goals. Troost-Ekong has signed a contract with Al Ahli that will keep him at the club until June 2028. Confirming...
Champion of the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, Kenneth Omeruo, believes Victor Osimhen is not interested in being compared with legendary Nigerian striker Rashidi Yekini, Afrosport reports. Osimhen has been very prolific for the Super Eagles since he scored his first goal against Ukraine in a friendly in September 2019, and is just four goals short of surpassing Yekini to become Nigeria's all-time top scorer. Yekini...
William Troost-Ekong believes the Super Eagles are determined to give their all when they face Benin Republic in their final 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier in Uyo on Tuesday, Afrosport reports. Nigeria, currently third in Group C with 14 points, must beat their West African neighbours and hope South Africa drop points against Rwanda to secure qualification. Captain Troost-Ekong acknowledged that the team’s fate is not...
Nigeria boosted their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying hopes with a much-needed 2–1 victory over Lesotho at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on Friday, Afrosport reports. The Super Eagles, under the guidance of head coach Eric Chelle, produced a professional performance to claim all three points and stay within touching distance of Group C leaders Benin and South Africa. Full-Time in Polokwane! The Super Eagles...
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong and vice-captain Wilfred Ndidi are confident Nigeria can get a positive result in Friday’s clash against Lesotho, Afrosport reports. The three-time African champions are in dire need of a win against the Crocodiles at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, to keep alive their slim hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Nigeria sit third in Group C with...
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