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.
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Vice-captain Ekong gifts Nigerian rapper Odumodublvck a Super Eagles jersey.
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Ekong on charity match
Ekong announced he is set to return to Nigeria at the end of the season.
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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.
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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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