2026 WCQ: We’re Happy To Be In Playoffs — Troost-Ekong

 

Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong says the players will give their best at the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs, reports 

Éric Chelle’s side thrashed Benin Republic 4-0 at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo on Tuesday night.

Nigeria will come up against Gabon in the semi-final of the playoffs next month.

Troost-Ekong On Playoffs Chance

Troost-Ekong stated that they are happy with the chance to be at the World Cup.

“We are quite happy to have that opportunity. It is a long route but it is a route after all. We would have loved to get the automatic ticket but it didn’t happen and we take what we have,” Troost-Ekong was quoted by thenff.com.