The Tremendous Eagles of Nigeria have been seeded in the identical Group with Cote d’Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, and Guinea-Bissau within the subsequent AFCON event

Former Watford FC defender, William Troost-Ekong, has expressed his dedication to safe victory within the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations, as reported by Soccernet.ng.

The Tremendous Eagles of Nigeria discover themselves in Group B alongside Cote d’Ivoire—the event hosts—Equatorial Guinea, and Guinea-Bissau for the approaching AFCON marketing campaign.

Regardless of sturdy competitors from groups like Senegal, Egypt, and Morocco, Troost-Ekong stays resolute in his ambition to assert the championship.

Whereas not just lately that includes for Jose Peseiro’s squad within the final 4 video games, issues have arisen relating to his inclusion within the upcoming event.

However, the PAOK defender, stunned by his omission, eagerly awaits the squad list and emphasises AFCON as one of the trophies he aspires to win in his career.

“Yeah, I’m hundred p.c behind this slogan, I’ve been within the crew since 2015 and I’ve performed with the gamers who have been a part of the the crew that received it.

“Through the years I’ve turn into one of many older gamers, and I wish to depart my legacy as effectively, and I wish to win the title. Having the bronze medal from the Olympic and AFCON is nice, and one thing particular for me, however I wish to win it.” Troost-Ekong acknowledged in an interview with Soccernet.ng’s Managing Editor, Lolade Adewuyi.

“It’s been an excellent pleasure to Captain the crew so many occasions, so to be a part of the crew that received the AFCON is on my listing and one in every of my desires as a child, and I’ll hold preventing for it. And such as you mentioned, we now have the expertise, so why not, let’s do it once more” he added.

The AFCON event is about to start in January, and previous to that, the Tremendous Eagles will have interaction in a preparatory event in Saudi Arabia.