Nigeria’s Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong, has been honored at the African Nations Football Awards ceremony in Cairo, Egypt.
- The event celebrated Troost-Ekong’s outstanding performance during the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire.
- Troost-Ekong led the Super Eagles to a commendable second-place finish, scoring three goals and contributing to four clean sheets.
- His exceptional display earned him the Special Award for AFCON Performance 2024, making him the first defender in over 20 years to be named Player of the Tournament.
- He also made history as the highest-scoring defender in AFCON history with five goals and was included in the Team of the Tournament.
- After the ceremony, Troost-Ekong expressed gratitude to Egyptian star Omar Tarek for accepting the award on his behalf.
- He has also been nominated for the CAF African Footballer of the Year award, competing with compatriot Ademola Lookman and eight other talented African footballers.
- Troost-Ekong’s impressive performance solidifies his status as one of Africa’s top footballers, and the football community eagerly awaits the CAF African Footballer of the Year announcement.
