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The Digest:

Former captain William Troost-Ekong has voiced strong confidence in the current Super Eagles squad, declaring his belief that the team "will not disappoint" at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Key Points:
  • Former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has expressed a strong belief in the team’s chances at AFCON 2025.
  • He thanked President Tinubu for fulfilling housing and land pledges made to the 2023 AFCON runners-up.
  • Troost-Ekong was also conferred with the national honour of MFR (Member of the Order of the Federal Republic).
  • He described receiving the honour as a "proud moment" for himself and his family.
  • The defender emphasized that playing for Nigeria gave him his "identity, purpose, and platform."
  • He pledged his full support to the team as they began their tournament campaign.
  • His statement blends personal gratitude with a public rallying cry for the national team.
In a moment where past and present converge, Troost-Ekong’s words serve as both a tribute to recognition received and a passing of the torch, a former leader investing his hard-earned credibility into the belief that the next generation can fulfil a nation's enduring dream.

Sources: Complete Sports