Super Eagles defender William Troost-Ekong is set to undergo minor surgery in Finland this week to address an injury he sustained during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
Troost-Ekong suffered the injury during Nigeria’s second group-stage match against hosts Cote d’Ivoire. Despite the setback, he managed to score the winning goal for the Super Eagles from the penalty spot in that game.
Following the injury, the 30-year-old missed the subsequent match against Guinea-Bissau. However, he displayed remarkable resilience by playing every minute of Nigeria’s remaining games in the tournament.
Throughout the AFCON 2023 finals, Troost-Ekong proved to be a pivotal player for the Super Eagles, scoring a total of three goals. His outstanding performances earned him the prestigious Player of the Tournament award.
Despite the injury setback, Troost-Ekong is expected to return to action for Greek side PAOK towards the end of the season, once he completes his recovery process.
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