Ekong: Super Eagles star schedules charity match ahead of World Cup qualifier

Super Eagles star Ekong schedules charity match ahead of World Cup qualifier.

Ekong: Super Eagles star schedules charity match ahead of World Cup qualifier

Tosin Abayomi 20:50 - 03.04.2024

Super Eagles star Ekong schedules charity match ahead of World Cup qualifier.

Super Eagles of Nigeria star William Paul Troost-Ekong MON is back on the social media trends.

The 30-year-old defender is back on the trends for his action off the court.

Ekong on charity match

Ekong announced he is set to return to Nigeria at the end of the season.

Super Eagles star Ekong schedules charity match ahead of World Cup qualifier.
Super Eagles star Ekong schedules charity match ahead of World Cup qualifier.

The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) best player will host a charity match.

The charity match will be the launch of the Troost Ekong Foundation.

The match will be at the Godswill Akpabion Stadium on Saturday, June 2, 2024.

Super Eagles star Ekong schedules charity match ahead of World Cup qualifier.
Super Eagles star Ekong schedules charity match ahead of World Cup qualifier.

On social media, he said, "FUNDRAISING CHARITY MATCH

"SUNDAY 02.06.2024. E GO LOUD 🇳🇬 📣"

Ekong's right leg's biceps femoris ruptured, meaning he will miss the remainder of the season.

On Tuesday, February 27, 2024, in Finland, Ekong underwent a minor surgery.

Troost-Ekong was hurt during Super Eagles' second group match at the AFCON 2023 against Côte d'Ivoire.

Troost-Ekong persevered despite the injuries, leading the Eagles to the championship game, where they were defeated 2-1 by the Ivory Coast.

Ekong's charity comes just before the Super Eagles of Nigeria World Cup qualifier against the Bafana Bafana of South Africa.

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