2026 WCQ: Troost-Ekong restates importance of getting results against South Africa, Benin Republic
The captain of the senior national team of Nigeria, William Troost-Ekong, has emphasized the importance of the need for the Super Eagles to get results in the forthcoming World Cup qualifying games against South Africa and Benin Republic.
The professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Super League Greece club PAOK told Arise TV in a chat that it is very important the Eagles win both games because they want to qualify and partake in the 2026 World Cup.
“Very important game. We all know we want to be in the 2026 World Cup,” Troost-Ekong.
Born in the Netherlands into a mixed Dutch and Nigerian family, Troost-Ekong was eligible for both the Netherlands and Nigeria at the international level and also commented on George Finidi’s appointment as the new coach of the Super Eagles.
“Coach Finidi is coming now, has been appointed, which I think everyone’s very happy about – someone who understands Nigerian football. He’s been our assistant coach and deserves this shot now to be the head coach.” He said.
Ekong who made his debut for Nigeria in 2015 and has since earned more than 70 caps, also talked about his return to training after undergoing surgery in February for an injury.
“I’m back fit now since two weeks but just missing some match fitness. I have personally been working on trying to get fit to give the coach the possibility to have me there,” he added.
