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The Digest:

Captain William Troost-Ekong has announced his immediate retirement from international football, delivering a major blow to the Super Eagles just weeks before the continental tournament in Morocco.

Key Points:
  • Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has announced his immediate retirement from international football.
  • The timing is highly significant, coming just a few weeks before the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
  • The 31-year-old defender announced a video posted on his social media channels on Thursday, December 4th.
  • In a heartfelt statement, he described playing for Nigeria as the "greatest privilege" of his life.
  • He signed off with the message, "Honoured. Grateful. Forever a Super Eagle," signaling an end to his on-field journey but not his support.
  • His retirement creates an immediate leadership vacuum and a major defensive void for the team heading to the tournament.
  • This follows earlier reports that Troost-Ekong would miss AFCON due to contract negotiations with his Saudi club, Al-Qadsiah.
This sudden departure plants a captain's armband on an empty peg in the heart of the storm, forcing the team to find new anchors of leadership and resilience at the most critical moment.

Sources: Troost Ekong/X , Soccernet, Complete Sports

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