By Newspointer Sport Desk
Troost-Ekong – Dece. 5, 2025
Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong, has announced his retirement from international football.
The defender confirmed his decision in a post on his official Instagram page on Friday, drawing the curtain on a notable career with the Nigerian national team.
Troost-Ekong, 31, described the decision as a tough but necessary step as he moves into a new phase of his career. He also expressed gratitude to Nigerians, teammates, coaches and the Nigeria Football Federation for their support over the years.
The centre-back made over 70 appearances for the Super Eagles, featuring at the 2018 FIFA World Cup and three Africa Cup of Nations tournaments. He was instrumental in Nigeria’s silver-medal finish at the 2023 AFCON in Côte d’Ivoire, where he was named Player of the Tournament.
His announcement has sparked reactions from fans and football stakeholders, with many praising his leadership and commitment to the team.
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