Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong believes the 1-1 draw against Benin Republic in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier was a fair result. Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen scored the equalizer, and Troost-Ekong praised the team’s unbeaten run and qualification while reflecting on their missed chances.
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong expressed satisfaction with the 1-1 draw against Benin Republic in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match. After Benin's Mohammed Tijani opened the scoring in the 16th minute, Nigeria struggled to capitalize on several chances, with their finishing letting them down. However, Galatasaray forward Victor Osimhen equalized for Nigeria with just eight minutes remaining, salvaging a point for the team.
Troost-Ekong emphasized that the result was fair, stating that both teams had opportunities but neither could claim full victory. He acknowledged the unfortunate timing of the goal conceded, noting that Osimhen, who might have been in a better position to defend, was caught at the other end of the pitch.
Despite the draw, Troost-Ekong celebrated the team's qualification for the tournament, highlighting their unbeaten run in the qualifiers. The Super Eagles captain’s calm reflection on the result showed his belief that a point was a just outcome for the match.
