Tremendous Eagles and Al-Kholood defender, William Troost-Ekong, has revealed it was a tussle together with his Father concerning selecting a soccer profession over his teachers, Soccernet.ng stories.

The previous Watford centre-back was born within the Netherlands to a Nigerian father, however opted to play for the Tremendous Eagles and has grown right into a legend of the sport within the inexperienced and white colors of the three-time AFCON Champions.

Regardless of the success he’s achieved on the soccer pitch, the ex-Udinese man revealed it wasn’t clean together with his dad when he selected soccer over college.

“Sure, it was like a recreation of cat and mouse. I used to be warned to not go exterior and play, however I attempted to sneak out. Once I acquired caught, I used to be punished.

He gave us the chance to attend good colleges in Europe. I went to high school in Holland earlier than transferring to a different in England. So, once I advised him I needed to depart college to turn into an expert footballer, it was a tricky resolution.

Now, being a father myself, I perceive and respect his place. Occasions have modified; the world is evolving.

Children can now mix schooling with pursuing their desires, but it surely’s not at all times simple to steadiness each. Typically, delaying the pursuit of an athletic profession for college would possibly imply it’s too late, bodily,” the one-time Greek Tremendous League winner mentioned in an interview with Full Sports activities.

Ekong gained the AFCON Performed of the match award, and has been nominated for the CAF Participant of the 12 months award alongside his nationwide teammate, Ademola Olajade Lookman.