US EditionNigeria: Troost-Ekong Announces Retirement From International Football
William Troost-Ekong retires from international football at 32, citing fitness issues and aims to inspire the next generation while focusing on off-field commitments.
- On Thursday, William Troost-Ekong announced his retirement via social media weeks before AFCON 2025 in Morocco, which begins on December 21 with Nigeria's opener on December 23.
- Named in the Nigeria provisional squad on Tuesday, Troost-Ekong had hamstring surgery last year and cited physical reasons to step aside for the next generation.
- Among his achievements, Troost-Ekong's record includes a Rio 2016 Olympic bronze, playing at the 2018 World Cup and 3 AFCON tournaments, making him AFCON's highest-scoring defender.
- Nigeria immediately face a leadership gap with William Troost-Ekong retiring before December 21, while he pledges to continue community work through The Troost-Ekong Foundation.
- Stepping aside, he said it was right to allow the next generation to lead and expressed gratitude, saying he is at peace while thanking Nigerian fans, coaches and teammates.
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Troost-Ekong reveals reason for retirement
William Troost-Ekong has revealed the reason behind his decision to retire from international football ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The 32-year-old made the announcement via a message on social media on Thursday. Troost-Ekong was named in Nigeria’s provisional squad for the AFCON 2025 finals on Tuesday. The centre-back has played a bit-part role for the Super Eagles in recent outings and was still expected to lead the team in Morocco…
OFFICIAL: Troost-Ekong announces retirement from international football
The 32-year-old announced on Thursday, in a heartfelt statement and a Facebook post, that he has a deep emotional connection to the national team. The post OFFICIAL: Troost-Ekong announces retirement from international football appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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SSA Adeyinka Adeboye Salutes Troost-Ekong’s Legendary Service, Calls Him “A Symbol of Nigerian Pride and Leadership”
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Adeyinka Adeboye, has paid glowing tribute to Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong, following the defender’s announcement of his retirement from international football after a remarkable 10 years of dedicated service to Nigeria. Describing Troost-Ekong as “one of the finest leaders the Super Eagles have ever produced,” Adeboye said the former captain’s deca…
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