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.
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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.
