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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.

 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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