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AFCON 2023: Troost-Ekong makes history in Super Eagles’ defeat to Cote d’Ivoire

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William Troost-Ekong entered the history book as the highest scoring defender at the Africa Cup of Nations after registering a goal in Nigeria’s 2-1 defeat to Cote d’Ivoire at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium, Ebimpe, Abidjan, on Sunday night.

Troost-Ekong gave the Super Eagles the lead in the 37th minute.

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Jose Peseiro’s side however conceded twice in the second half to lose the game to Elephants.

The goal was the centre-back’s third of the competition.

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The 30-year-old has now scored five goals at the AFCON finals.

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Troost-Ekong was named Player of the Tournament.

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