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Versus details Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong.
Super Eagles of Nigeria stand-in captain William Troost-Ekong is back on the social media trends.
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Versus details Super Eagles captain
Versus is the platform that supports football's future and growing cultural and musical influence.
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They did a detail with Ekong where he talked about his journey.
The collaborative post said, "William Troost-Ekong is one of the game’s great masters and commanders.
"He’s someone who sets the standard, inspires the people around him, and looks out for those he represents.
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"While many may have started the year not knowing quite who this baller was, his exploits on the world stage this year have put him on everyone’s radar.
"It’s no understatement to say the 30-year-old has written himself into the history books and African football folklore.
"This year’s AFCON felt like one of the most important and influential of all-time, and the Super Eagles skipper had a massive part to play in making the headlines that took it global.
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"On his way to becoming Player of the Tournament – scoring three goals to become the highest-scoring defender in AFCON history – Troost-Ekong led a Nigerian team with low expectations to the edge of glory in the final.
"While they’d fall just short of the summit to Ivory Coast, this titan stood tall.
"VERSUS met William Troost-Ekong in London to speak about how his life has changed in 2024, from AFCON dreams to fatherhood, and philanthropy to faith.
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"He told us how he’s always motivated to leave the world in a better place than he found it."
Ekong is injured but expected to return to the pitch for a friendly match later in June.
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