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Al Kholood returned to winning ways after suffering a 4-3 loss away to Al Ittihad in their last match.
Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong played a major role in Al Kholood's 3-2 victory over Al Riyadh in the Saudi Professional League on Saturday.
The win marked a return to winning ways for Al Kholood, who had suffered a 4-3 loss away to Al Ittihad in their previous match.
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Troost-Ekong, who has been a regular starter for Al Kholood this season, made his 19th appearance in the Saudi top-flight.
The 30-year-old defender has been instrumental in Al Kholood's campaign, providing stability and leadership at the back.
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15:47 - 28.01.2025
‘This time, go all the way’—Super Eagles captain Troost-Ekong confident after AFCON 2025 draw
William Troost-Ekong, captain of the Super Eagles of Nigeria, has expressed the team’s readiness following the AFCON 2025 draw.
The match against Al Riyadh got off to a rocky start for Al Kholood, as Ibrahim Bayesh gave the visitors the lead just one minute into the game. However, Al Kholood fought back, with Maolida equalizing on 55 minutes.
Hammam Al Hammami then put Al Kholood 2-1 ahead, before scoring again on 77 minutes to make it 3-1. Al Riyadh pulled a goal back through Mohamed Konate with two minutes left to play, but Al Kholood held on to claim the three points.
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07:10 - 19.01.2025
Write it down: Osimhen, Super Eagles legend Ahmed Musa & Troost-Ekong predict AFCON 2025 MVP
The Super Eagles trio of Ahmed Musa, Osimhen and Troost-Ekong were among those asked by CAF to predict the AFCON 2025 MVP.
Troost-Ekong and his teammates will be looking to build on this momentum as they face Al-Orobah in their next match.
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