Sports
Super Eagles AFCON 2023 hero Troost-Ekong to undergo Surgery
Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong has reportedly arrived in Finland to undergo a minor surgery.
William sustained the injury during Nigeria’s second Group A game at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
Troost-Ekong, who featured for 90 minutes in game, netted the winner for the West Africans from the spot in the 55 minutes.
According to sports journalist, Fabrizio Romano, the PAOK defender will undergo surgery in Finland tomorrow to repair a ruptured biceps femoris in his right leg.
The defender missed Nigeria’s final group game against Guinea-Bissau due to the injury.
The defender however returned for the Round of 16 victory against the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon.
The 30-year-old also played every minutes of the Super Eagles next three games.
Troost-Ekong, the 2023 AFCON tournament’s best player is expected to return to play for Greek side PAOK Salonica towards the end of the season.
Black Market Dollar (USD) To Naira (NGN) Exchange Rate Today 28th April 2024
BREAKING: Nigerian Police Detain NATCOM Director-General, Adegbenro In Abuja For Alleged Fraud, Impersonation
Canadian High Commission to offer support of up to $100,000 for high impact projects in Nigeria
FG Grants Air Peace Approval To Start Abuja-London Flight After Lagos-London
Benin Traditional Council Suspends Five Chiefs For Pledging Alliance To Ooni Of Ife
Tennessee Governor signs law allowing teachers to carry guns
Harvey Weinstein hospitalised after conviction overturned
‘I Will Not Bend To Govern Rivers State’ – Fubara
$2.1B Arms Scandal: APC AKIDA Petitions Tinubu, Calls For Sack Of Matawalle
Fidelity Bank: Improved Share Price as Growth Indicator
Why I Hate Mohbad More In Death – Naira Marley’s Associate
Court Restrains Kano APC Ward Executives From Sacking Ganduje
Lagos To Ikere Ekiti: Primate Ayodele’s Homecoming with Charity and Salvation -by Folorunsho Hamsat
Oyo LG Election: Gov Makinde Casts Ballot In Ibadan
Abuja American school has refunded $760k of Yahaya Bello’s children fees – EFCC
Top Stories11 hours agoBREAKING: Nigerian Police Detain NATCOM Director-General, Adegbenro In Abuja For Alleged Fraud, Impersonation
Business and Brands21 hours agoFidelity Bank: Improved Share Price as Growth Indicator
Business and Brands12 hours agoFG Grants Air Peace Approval To Start Abuja-London Flight After Lagos-London
World11 hours agoCanadian High Commission to offer support of up to $100,000 for high impact projects in Nigeria
Top Stories12 hours ago$2.1B Arms Scandal: APC AKIDA Petitions Tinubu, Calls For Sack Of Matawalle
News12 hours ago‘I Will Not Bend To Govern Rivers State’ – Fubara
Top Stories12 hours agoBenin Traditional Council Suspends Five Chiefs For Pledging Alliance To Ooni Of Ife
Politics12 hours agoTennessee Governor signs law allowing teachers to carry guns