Playing for Nigeria, 'best decision ever' in my career - Troost-Ekong

Defender William Troost-Ekong in action for Nigeria

Super Eagles defender William Troost-Ekong has admitted that pledging his allegiance to Nigeria was his best career decision ever.


25-year old Ekong has won an Olympic football bronze medal in 2016 and featured at the 2018 World Cup.

The centre-back is looking forward to the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations with the Super Eagles having helped the three-time African Champions qualify for the tournament with a game.

Troost-Ekong told BBC Sport: “I think the decision to play for Nigeria has to be the best ever for me.”

“We have some amazing and talented players in Nigeria and to get a chance to play for a great country like ours is an honour and immense privilege.”

“I’ve fulfilled some dreams by playing at the Olympic Games and on the biggest stage [World Cup] in Russia, now I look forward to living another dream by playing at the Africa Cup of Nations."

Troost-Ekong made his debut for the three-time African champions in a match against Chad on 13 June 2015 and played all three matches for Nigeria at the 2018 World Cup in Russia.