Al-Kholood defender William Troost-Ekong is poised to feature in the starting lineup for the Super Eagles’ crucial AFCON qualifier against Libya at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium.
The central defender, with 73 caps, is one of the most experienced players in the squad, second only to Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi.
Bridging the Gap Between Veterans and Newcomers
Troost-Ekong, speaking at the pre-match press conference, highlighted his role in helping integrate younger, less experienced players into the squad.
Players like Amas Obasogie, Bruno Onyemaechi, Alhassan Yusuf, and Victor Boniface have fewer than ten caps, but Troost-Ekong stressed the importance of fostering a welcoming environment for new talents.
Praise for Boniface’s Contributions
Troost-Ekong also heaped praise on Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface as revealed earlier by Sportsbuddy, calling him a “world-class player” and a strong contender for the 2024 African Footballer of the Year award.
Boniface, who has 98 goal involvements in 160 professional appearances, is a key player for the Super Eagles, despite struggling to score in his first eight international games.
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Mixed Reactions to Troost-Ekong’s “World-Class” Tag for Boniface
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong’s praise for striker Victor Boniface as “world-class” sparked a flurry of reactions from fans online. One X user remarked, “This guy is yet to score in a Super Eagles shirt,” while another sarcastically added, “I guess our captain meant world-class comedian.”
Despite Boniface’s stellar performances for Xabi Alonso’s Bayer Leverkusen, many fans believe it’s too early to label the striker as world-class, especially given his lack of goals in international duty.
