Super Eagles captain Troost-Ekong breaks long-standing AFCON record

Super Eagles captain Troost-Ekong breaks long-standing AFCON record

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 10:07 - 08.02.2024

Super Eagles of Nigeria defender and captain William Troost-Ekong has equaled a long-standing record held by the legendary Stephen Keshi.

Nigeria defeated South Africa on penalties to progress to the Africa Cup of Nations final after both sides played out an exhilarating 1-1 draw in 120 minutes. 

The Super Eagles opened the scoring through captain Troost-Ekong, his second goal in the tournament, following his strike against hosts Ivory Coast in the group stage. 

Troost-Ekong breaks AFCON record 

Troost-Ekong's goal against South Africa took him to 4 goals in AFCON tournaments making him the joint-highest goalscorer in the tournament's history, alongside another Super Eagles legend, the late great Stephen Keshi, who won the trophy as player and manager in 1994 and 2013.

William Troost-Ekong captained the Super Eagles against South Africa (Photo Credit: Troost-Ekong/X0

Nigeria's progression to the AFCON 2023 final has been a testament to resilience, team spirit, and excellent defensive solidity, led by the excellent Troost-Ekong, who once again showed his leadership by stepping up to convert a spot-kick in regular time and the shoot-out.

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Kickoff for the AFCON final between Nigeria and hosts Ivory Coast is 9pm WAT.

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