Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong and PAOK are off the mark with preparations for next season.
Nigerian superstar William Troost-Ekong has made a winning return to the pitch after missing Super Eagles matches under former coach Finidi George.
Pulse Sports Nigeria can report that Troost-Ekong graced the field with his presence for his Greek side PAOK as they kicked off preparations for next season.
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Troost-Ekong returns after Finidi overlooked him
The 30-year-old defender, who had been sidelined for a considerable period following an injury sustained during the AFCON 2023 tournament, has finally taken to the field again.
Troost-Ekong was the absolute leader for the Nigerian national team during their impressive run to the final of AFCON 2023 and was named the tournament's most valuable player despite playing through excruciating pain.
He captained the Super Eagles in the prestigious competition before going under the knife after the final, missing the remainder of the season.
However, the wait is now over, as the Super Eagles skipper has made his long-awaited comeback, taking to the field for PAOK in their recent preseason friendly against AEK Larnaca.
The match saw the Double-Headed Eagle prevail with a score of 2-1, thanks to first-half goals from Schwab and Murg.
Troost-Ekong, who was part of the starting lineup for the game, has taken to social media to share his joy and excitement at being back on the pitch.
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Eagles fans and supporters will be happy to see their beloved defender back in action, eager to witness his continued dominance on the field.
As Troost-Ekong has overcome the challenges posed by his injury to reclaim his place in the starting lineup, Super Eagles followers will undoubtedly keep a close eye on the defender's progress, anticipating his next appearance for the country.
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