Super Eagles captain William Ekong returns to action for Saudi Arabian club Al Kholood after recovering from a minor injury. Ekong played the full 90 minutes in a 2-1 victory over Al Khaleej. His return is a major boost for Nigeria's upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe.
Super Eagles captain, William Ekong, made a successful return to action for Saudi Arabian club Al Kholood after recovering from a minor injury. The 31-year-old played the full 90 minutes in a 2-1 victory over Al Khaleej on Saturday. Ekong had missed his team's previous two league matches due to injury but marked his comeback with a solid performance.
This return comes as a major boost for the Super Eagles ahead of their crucial 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe later this month. Ekong, who was named the MVP of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, will play a key leadership role in these important fixtures. His recovery and return to form are expected to strengthen Nigeria's defense as they aim for victory in their upcoming qualifiers.
