Troost-Ekong celebrates a decade of being in Super Eagles’ squad
Abdullateef Fowewe
Super Eagles’ captain, William Troost-Ekong has shared joy and gratitude as he marks a decade since first donning the Super Eagles jersey.
The central defender made his senior debut for Nigeria on June 13, 2015, featuring for 90 minutes in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Chad.
Since then, he has become a mainstay in the national team setup, earning respect for his leadership and commitment on the pitch.
Since making his debut 10 years ago, the 31-year-old has gone on to feature at three African Cup of Nations (2019, 2021, 2023), and the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
He was named Most Valuable Player (MVP) at the 2023 AFCON where he led the Super Eagles to a second place finish, scoring three goals.
Also, he was a member of the U-23 Eagles squad, handled by Samson Siasia, that won bronze in the football event at the Rio 2016 Olympics.
Reflecting on his long journey in the team, Troost-Ekong thanked the late Stephen Keshi for giving him the opportunity to play for Nigeria.
“10 YEARS REPRESENTING 13.06.2015 – 06.06.2025.
“I will never forget the ‘Big Boss’ Stephen Keshi for believing in me to make my debut in Kaduna that day a decade ago.
“79 caps, 5 major tournaments, 3 medals later. It is my biggest pride to be the captain of this nation & team.
“No dream is ever to big. This is my purpose, and I will continue to strive to be better everyday.
“GRATEFUL!” he wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
