Sports

Few weeks before AFCON 2025, Super Eagles captain retires

News Update

THE captain of the Super Eagles, William Troost-Ekong, has announced his international retirement.

His decision comes a few weeks before the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Troost-Ekong, on Thursday, posted a video on social media and tagged it: “Honoured. Grateful. Forever a Super Eagles.

“Playing for Nigeria has been the greatest privilege of my life.

“The journey may end here, but my support never will.

“Here’s to the next chapter.”

MESSAGE us @ https://Wa.me/+2348072633727 for business relationship, Advert, PR, Publicity, Awareness, Interviews, Feature Stories, Press Release/Statement and so on…

Troost-Ekong’s decision to step aside comes as a surprise to many fans, especially as Eric Chelle included him in his 54-man provisional squad for the tournament.

The 32-year-old retires after earning 83 caps and playing in five major tournaments for Nigeria.

VAM News

Recent Posts

162 Victims Killed by Bandits in Kwara communities

News Update Armed gunmen killed at least 162 people during attacks on two villages in…

2 hours ago

Two students die in hotel during matriculation party

News Update Two students of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), have died after a swimming…

2 hours ago

Eeman Foundation Wins Osun Science Competition

Eeman Foundation Secondary School, Osun State, has emerged as the overall winner in the Senior…

2 hours ago

Aunty Ajara Reportedly Passes Away

Ajara Lasisi, the Nigerian actress popularly known as Aunty Ajara in the Yoruba film industry,…

3 hours ago

Nigerian student jailed for posing as doctor in UK

A Nigerian woman living in the United Kingdom has been convicted after she worked in…

4 hours ago

Nnamdi Kanu seeks to quash conviction in fresh appeal

The convicted leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has lodged a…

5 hours ago