Sunday, June 22, 2025 - Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong says the team is fully focused on winning the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and securing qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Speaking in an interview with the Saudi Pro League in Ar
Rass, the Nigerian defender expressed pride in leading the national team and
outlined the squad’s collective ambition.
“It’s
something very special for me to be captain,” said Troost-Ekong. “Of course,
that comes with responsibility. Nigeria is a massive football nation that
produces talent on an incredible scale. But it’s also a nation that has
probably underperformed over the years, considering the level of talent we
have.”
The former Watford centre-back praised the current
generation of Super Eagles players and expressed confidence in the team's
future.
“I’m really
enjoying the experience and trying to contribute the best I can. With the group
of players we have now—who are extremely talented—our focus is clear: to win
the next AFCON and qualify for the 2026 World Cup,” he said.
“We came
very close at the last AFCON, and that’s something we’ve all learned from. Now,
as captain, the mission feels even more meaningful.”
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