#William Troost-Ekong

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.

William Troost-Ekong commented on Stanley Nwabali's decision to leave Chippa United, suggesting it was a mistake that resulted in Nwabali being without a club. This situation has affected Nwabali's chances of being selected for the Super Eagles team, according to Legit.ng.