Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has urged his teammates to raise their performance level as Nigeria prepare for their decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Benin on Tuesday in Uyo.Ekong, who featured for the entire duration of Nigeria s 2-1 win over Lesotho last Friday, made the appeal while speaking with journalists at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium ahead of the encounter.The 32-...
Tuesday 14 October 2025
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Step up - Troost-Ekong sends rallying cry to Super Eagles teammates before must-win Benin clash
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