A sparkling performer at the AFCON 2023, William Troost-Ekong led Nigeria to the final, scoring 3 goals during the tournament. The defender was also voted the tournament's best player, despite suffering from a hamstring injury sustained on Matchday 2. A sacrifice that could cost him the rest of the season with his club, Paok Salonika.
According to Fabrizio Romano, William Troost-Ekong will undergo surgery in Finland. Although the Greek club has not yet given a timeframe for the operation, the Italian journalist insists that the Super Eagles captain could miss the rest of the season.
🇳🇬 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
