
William Troost-Ekong, the former captain of the Super Eagles, disclosed that he attempted to persuade Canadian striker Promise David to represent Nigeria instead of Canada. Despite considering a switch to Nigeria, David ultimately chose to play for Canada, following his participation with Nigeria's Olympic national team in 2023.
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