AFCON 2025
Nigeria’s Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong, is facing a race against time to recover from a muscle injury ahead of the team’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe.
Troost-Ekong has missed his Saudi club, Al Kholood’s last two league games due to the injury, and the club is yet to release an update on his health status.
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Head coach, Jose Peseiro (not Eric Chelle), will be keeping his fingers crossed that Troost-Ekong recovers in time for the qualifiers.
The Super Eagles are already dealing with a number of injuries, with Semi Ajayi, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, and Raphael Onyedika all doubtful for the upcoming matches.
Nigeria will face Rwanda in Kigali on March 21 and host Zimbabwe four days later.
