Good news for Super Eagles: William Troost-Ekong returns from Injury as Al Kholood win
Super Eagles defender William Troost-Ekong made a successful return from injury as Al Kholood secured a 2-1 win in the Saudi Arabian Pro-League on Saturday, March 1, 2025.
Ekong had been sidelined for the last two games due to injury, raising concerns about his fitness ahead of Nigeria’s upcoming World Cup qualifiers in March. With new Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle set to announce his squad for the qualifiers this week, Ekong’s return to action comes as a significant boost for the team.
The 30-year-old defender played the full 90 minutes, helping Al Kholood secure a hard-fought victory at home. After the match, Ekong expressed his joy at being back on the field with a post on social media, captioned “+3 GRATEFUL.”
Nigeria’s Super Eagles are set to face Rwanda on March 21 in Kigali, followed by a match against Zimbabwe on March 25 in Uyo. Ekong’s return to full fitness provides a major positive for the team as they prepare for these crucial World Cup qualifiers.
