Super Eagles' captain William Troost-Ekong is in Finland for minor surgery after sustaining an injury during Nigeria's second game in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The 30-year-old defender, who played a crucial role in Nigeria's AFCON success, scored the winning penalty in the group stage.
Sports journalist Fabrizio Romano reported that Troost-Ekong will undergo surgery to repair a leg injury, forcing him to miss a game. Despite the setback, he returned for the Round of 16 and played every minute in the next three matches.
The defender's surgery aims to fix a ruptured biceps femoris in his right leg. Troost-Ekong, named the best player of the 2023 AFCON, is expected to return to Greek side PAOK Salonica towards the end of the season.
While Troost-Ekong's absence will be felt by the Super Eagles, fans eagerly await his recovery and comeback, confident in his resilience and dedication to both club and country.
