Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has risen from the depths of doubt to the heights of global recognition having been nominated as one of the best defenders in the FIFA Award, Soccernet.ng reports. The defender, who in November 2023 contemplated international retirement after being overlooked by then-coach José Peseiro, has since solidified his place as

Super Eagles forward Paul Onuachu has broken his silence following his nomination for the prestigious FIFA Puskás Award, recognising the best goal of the year, Soccernet.ng reports. The towering striker earned his place among the world’s elite thanks to a breathtaking acrobatic backheel finish during Trabzonspor’s match against Konyaspor last season. The goal, scored in