AFCON: Troost-Ekong undergoes surgery

The captain of the Super Eagles, William Troost-Ekong, is set to undergo “minor surgery”.

Troost-Ekong picked up the injury during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

Although the defender had the problem during the second group fixture against Ivory Coast, he played every minute until the final, scoring three times.

🇳🇬 Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong, in Finland for minor surgery.

The injury occurred during the 2nd group stage game vs Ivory Coast.

Despite the injury, William became Player of the Tournament… and he’s expected to return to play for PAOK towards the end of the season. pic.twitter.com/M9NQTfPTwu

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) February 26, 2024

Football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, tweeted on Monday: “Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong, in Finland for minor surgery.

“The injury occurred during the 2nd group stage game vs Ivory Coast.

“Despite the injury, William became Player of the Tournament… and he’s expected to return to play for PAOK towards the end of the season.”