Troost-Ekong backs Super Eagles at AFCON 2025
Former Nigeria international William Troost-Ekong has publicly backed the Super Eagles to impress at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, saying he believes in the quality of the team as they begin their campaign in Morocco. The defender, who was recently honoured by President Bola Tinubu with a national award and housing documents for his contributions to Nigerian football, shared his optimism shortly before Nigeria’s first group match.
In a post on his social media handle, Troost-Ekong said he remained confident in the Super Eagles’ ability to perform strongly throughout the tournament. He described the current squad as a talented group with the capacity to achieve success, and urged Nigerians to continue supporting the team. “I believe in this group, our nation and what we can achieve,” he wrote, conveying his belief that the squad can rise to the challenge in one of Africa’s most competitive football events.
Troost-Ekong’s message comes as Nigeria prepares to kick off its AFCON 2025 journey in a demanding Group C that also includes Tanzania, Tunisia, and Uganda. His backing of the team follows his retirement from international football, and underscores his ongoing connection to Nigerian football even off the pitch. Fans and former teammates have welcomed his supportive words, saying his confidence could help galvanise support for the Eagles as they aim to go deep in the tournament.
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