Tremendous Eagles vice-captain William Troost-Ekong is eyeing a possible return to the squad for his or her 2026 World Cup qualifiers in opposition to South Africa and Benin Republic, as reported by Soccernet.ng.
The standout performer of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, Troost-Ekong suffered an damage throughout Nigeria’s marketing campaign however managed to excel regardless of the setback, incomes him recognition because the event’s greatest participant.
Troost-Ekong, speaking with CNN, indicated that he could possibly be again in rivalry earlier than the top of the season, making him accessible for Nigeria’s June worldwide fixtures.
“I ought to be again and match once more in Might, however I feel it’s in all probability season over. You by no means know the way rehab will go however I don’t wish to rush it as a result of, at my tender age of 30, you need to be sensible about these accidents.” He stated
Nonetheless, he emphasised the significance of a cautious strategy to his restoration, stating that he wouldn’t rush again if it meant jeopardizing his long-term health.
“I wish to be 100% for subsequent season, 100% proper. If I can play on the finish of this season that’s nice, if not then I will likely be prepared for subsequent season,” he added.
The PAOK Salonique participant detailed the character of his damage, a torn bicep femoris, sustained through the event, and the way he managed to play by way of the ache throughout AFCON matches.
He stated: “I had a torn bicep femoris, which is mainly the surface a part of the hamstring. It occurred through the event and I feel I had a small tear initially within the second group stage recreation in opposition to Cote d’Ivoire. I managed to play on after which after the ultimate I had one other MRI, and we realised it was actually ruptured.
“It was very sore taking part in with it, and I couldn’t actually practice after the second group recreation. I used to be simply attempting ice to maintain the swelling down.
“I’d do half an hour of coaching the day earlier than every recreation, after which through the recreation, a mixture of painkillers and adrenaline means you may get by way of it. The day after every recreation it was undoubtedly exhibiting as I used to be struggling to stroll.”
Nigeria is about to host South Africa on the Godswill Akpabio Stadium and journey to Benin Republic for his or her upcoming qualifiers in June.
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Ayomide Oguntimehin
Ayomide Oguntimehin is a CAF-accredited sports activities journalist and an Editor at Soccernet.ng, with a confirmed observe report in conducting interviews with Tremendous Eagles stars comparable to William Troost-Ekong, Taiwo Awoniyi, Brilliant Osayi-Samuel, Ademola Lookman, and lots of others. He has additionally made a big affect in breaking switch information tales.
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