William Troost-Ekong turns 31: CAF and NFF celebrate Super Eagles deputy captain
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See what CAF and NFF said as Super Eagles deputy captain William Troost-Ekong turns 31.

William Troost-Ekong turns 31: CAF and NFF celebrate Super Eagles deputy captain

Tosin Abayomi 14:20 - 01.09.2024

See what CAF and NFF said as Super Eagles deputy captain William Troost-Ekong turns 31.

There is news about Super Eagles of Nigeria defender William Troost-Ekong.

The veteran center-back who finally ditched Europe for Saudi Arabia has reason to celebrate.

William Troost Ekong turns 31

On Sunday, September 1, 2024 Ekong turned 31-years-old.

See what CAF and NFF said as Super Eagles deputy captain William Troost-Ekong turns 31.
See what CAF and NFF said as Super Eagles deputy captain William Troost-Ekong turns 31.

The defender was celebrated by the Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).

In a collaborative post on social media both CAF and the NFF celebrated day.

Along with the post was a message that said, "Captain. Leader. MVP. ©️🌟

See what CAF and NFF said as Super Eagles deputy captain William Troost-Ekong turns 31.
Troost-Ekong represented Nigeria at the Rio 2016 Olympics. See what CAF and NFF said as Super Eagles deputy captain William Troost-Ekong turns 31.

"Wishing a very happy birthday to the #TotalEnergiesAFCON2023 Man of the Competition, William Troost-Ekong."

Ekong goes to Saudi Arabia

This comes after Ekong successfully joined Al Kholood, a team in the Saudi Arabian Professional Football League.

See what CAF and NFF said as Super Eagles deputy captain William Troost-Ekong turns 31.
See what CAF and NFF said as Super Eagles deputy captain William Troost-Ekong turns 31.

Last season, Al Kholood received a promotion to the Saudi top flight.

Troost-Ekong, the club's sixth recruit of the season, joined from Greek Super League winners PAOK Thessaloniki.

The deal has an option to extend for a further year, but it is presented as a two-year contract with Al Kholood.

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