“I’ve fought some golf equipment to play for Nigeria”-Ekong

Troost-Ekong has not performed for Nigeria in current months, however he’s keen to struggle for a spot within the group

Tremendous Eagles defender William Troost-Ekong has revealed that he has needed to struggle a few of his previous golf equipment as a way to play for Nigeria on the Africa Cup of Nations, Soccernet.ng experiences.

The AFCON is the holy grail of African soccer, however every time the competitors attracts close to, there has at all times been a critical debate concerning the timing of the competitors as a result of it at all times holds in January, when the European season is in full swing.

This normally impacts a number of golf equipment in Europe, as Africa’s finest legs ply their trades exterior the continent. Some European golf equipment even attempt to coerce their gamers to forfeit their AFCON spots.

Nigeria defender Troost-Ekong is considered one of many African gamers who’ve had tough durations at their golf equipment as a result of they participated within the AFCON. Nonetheless, he insists that he has no regrets.

“AFCON is the largest event for us apart from the world Cup. I’ve had some large fights with golf equipment earlier than,” Troost-Ekong solely advised Soccernet.ng

“Clearly, all people is aware of the story in Watford after I left my Premier League season to go and play and afterwards, I bought a really tough time in entering into the group as a result of the membership wasn’t blissful. However I’m keen to make that sacrifice.”

“Additionally after I signed for.PAOK in July, the very first thing I mentioned to them was that now we have an enormous event arising in January, and I’m very dedicated to Nigeria.

Troost-Ekong has not been within the Tremendous Eagles squad in current months, however he may return to the group for the AFCON as a result of he is without doubt one of the most skilled Nigerian defenders.