"If Anything Happens": Ekong Speaks as Finidi Omits Him for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Squad
- One of the leaders in the present Nigerian men's national team, William Troost-Ekong, has spoken about his fitness
- Legit.ng reports that Ekong will not be part of the Super Eagles squad to play South Africa and Benin Republic in Group C of the 2026 FIFA world cup qualifiers scheduled for June
- Legit.ng reports that Ekong played through pains to help Nigeria to the final of AFCON 2023 and subsequently underwent surgery
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FCT, Abuja - Experienced Super Eagles defender, William Troost-Ekong, has said he can only thank God that he is back fit again.
Speaking in a video, Ekong said the Super Eagles team have “many more objectives to come” like the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 and the 2026 FIFA world cup.
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In a report on Friday, May 31, Sports Brief noted Ekong’s revelation about his fitness level.
The AFCON 2023 player of the tournament said:
“I was planning to come back for three games before the end (of the season). They (his club, PAOK) predicted it would take three to four months for me to come back. I came back in nine weeks. I’m much fit.
“I didn’t play in the last game - that’s up for the coach to decide. I bounced back with the team’s training two weeks before the end (of the season). I’m fit now.
“So, if anything happens to the current squad, Coach Finidi (George) has my full support.”
Legit.ng reports that Ekong, who plays for PAOK in the Super League Greece was not included in the Super Eagles’ 23-man squad released by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Friday, May 24.
It is understood that Finidi decided against inviting Ekong for the twin qualifying matches because the 30-year-old has not played a game in over three months.
Watch Ekong speaking below:
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