Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong wins iconic award for AFCON performance

Nigeria and Al-Kholood's centre-back William Troost-Ekong has been recognised for his outstanding performance at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

The Super Eagles captain was awarded a special honour at the African Nations Football Awards (ANFA) in Cairo, Egypt.

Troost-Ekong's leadership and defensive prowess were instrumental in Nigeria's impressive run at the tournament where the Super Eagles finished second.

According to The Lagos Voice, contributed three goals and helped Nigeria keep four clean sheets - a feat that earned him the prestigious Player of the Tournament award.

The prestigious African Nations Football Awards (ANFA) held in Cairo, Egypt is another feather added to the cap of one of Nigeria's most-dependable players.

"I want to say a big thank you to everyone at the ANFA Awards, first of all for being nominated, and now, from what I understand, to have won the prize, so it is a big honour for me.

"Unfortunately, I couldn’t make it to the ceremony. I am in transit, and I will be travelling to join the national team later today, so I couldn’t make it to the ceremony," Troost-Ekong said.

The defender has also received a nomination for the CAF African Footballer of the Year award, further highlighting his exceptional performance during the AFCON earlier this year.