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SHOCK RETIREMENT: SUPER EAGLES CAPTAIN WILLIAM TROOST-EKONG STEPS DOWN BEFORE AFCON
Super Eagles Captain William Troost-Ekong retires from international football after 83 caps, passing on leadership responsibility ahead of the Morocco AFCON.
Nigeria's captain, William Troost-Ekong, has announced he's retiring from international soccer just ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Troost-Ekong first played for the Super Eagles in 2015 and has since played 83 games for them.
The former Watford defender was the captain when Nigeria reached the AFCON final two years ago. He also played for Nigeria at the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
Troost-Ekong helped Nigeria win a bronze medal at the 2016 Olympics in Rio and said his time with the national team was unforgettable.
The 32-year-old was recently part of the Nigeria team that lost to DR Congo on penalties in a playoff for next year's World Cup.
Troost-Ekong's announcement comes just weeks before the start of AFCON in Morocco on December 21. Nigeria plays its first game against Tanzania on December 23.
In a statement, Troost-Ekong said, I'm retiring from international soccer today.
In 2015, a call from Stephen Keshi changed my life. He gave me my first game a month later. His belief in me made me want to be like him.
Every time I wore the Super Eagles shirt, I thought back to that moment.
Being the captain of the Super Eagles was more than I could have ever dreamed. Nigeria accepted me and trusted me to lead and represent a nation.
Being a boy raised in the Netherlands and becoming 'Oyibo Wall' and then 'Skippo' is something I'll always treasure.
I've played 83 games, been in 5 big tournaments, won 3 medals, and broken some records. I've really lived my dream.
A bronze medal at the 2016 Olympics, playing at the 2018 World Cup, and 3 great AFCON tournaments, with a bronze and a silver medal, will always be unforgettable.
Leading Nigeria through the 2023 AFCON, scoring in the final, and being named Player of the Tournament was very special.
I still wish it had ended differently. Being the defender with the most goals in AFCON history is something I share with every teammate who was there.
That tournament taught me what it means to be Nigerian—that when things get tough, we unite, work hard, push through the pain, and rise above it.
I'm happy knowing I gave everything I had. Not just for myself, but to inspire the next generation, like I was inspired by the legends I looked up to and had the honour of playing with.
It's been great playing with my Nigerian teammates, building something special together. Watching them become leaders, it's time to pass on the responsibility and the captaincy.
As someone who wore this shirt, I knew it was only temporary. Now it's time for the next generation to write their own story.
Being born abroad, I'm proud to be part of a group that showed it's possible to come home to play for our country.
None of this would have been possible without the people around me. To every coach, staff member, and especially my teammates, past and present, who were part of my international career—thank you.
To the Nigerian fans, the heart of Nigerian soccer, your support has helped me through everything. I'll stand with you as you stood with me.
This isn't goodbye. My work in Nigerian communities continues through The Troost-Ekong Foundation, and I'll keep working to build better futures for Nigerians. My support, love, and passion for the team will never go away.
The last ten years have been full of commitment, pride, and memories. Wearing the Super Eagles shirt was more than just playing soccer. It was a duty, a privilege, and an honour.
CRISTIANO RONALDO PROTESTS AL-HILAL'S BENZEMA DEAL BY SKIPPING AL-NASSR LEAGUE MATCH
Cristiano Ronaldo is fuming. Discover why the Al-Nassr star skipped his last match and is now threatening to leave Saudi Arabia.
Cristiano Ronaldo has been the main attraction in the Saudi Pro League ever since he landed in the Middle East three years ago. Now, for the first time, it looks like he’s actually thinking about leaving. He’s frustrated. He feels the playing field isn’t level, and it’s starting to get to him.
Here’s the deal: Four clubs in the league—Al-Ittihad, Al-Nassr, Al-Hilal, and Al-Ahli—get their backing straight from the state. But Ronaldo sat out Al-Nassr’s match against Al-Riyadh on Monday night. Why? He was protesting. He found out Al-Hilal was about to sign Karim Benzema from Al-Ittihad, and that was the last straw. From Ronaldo’s perspective, Al-Hilal keeps getting more freedom to splash cash than everyone else. They’re the current champions, and Ronaldo still hasn’t managed to win his first Saudi title.
Saudi officials tried to calm him down. According to Diario AS, they reached out and argued that most of Al-Hilal’s extra spending comes from Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal, not the Public Investment Fund (PIF). Al-Hilal just brought in Kader Meite for €30 million, Saimon Bouabre for €23 million, and now Benzema. Al-Nassr, on the other hand, only managed two free transfers this winter. Sure, they spent a lot more in the summer, but that didn’t seem to matter to Ronaldo.
Reports from Portugal, cited by AS, say Ronaldo’s not ruling anything out—not even leaving Saudi Arabia this summer. That’s despite just signing an extension with Al-Nassr until 2027.
And honestly, he has a point. Since he arrived, Al-Hilal have spent €647 million, while Al-Nassr have shelled out €410 million and Al-Ittihad €365 million. These numbers probably don’t include salaries—and let’s face it, nobody’s making more than Ronaldo. He’s supposed to return on Friday when Al-Nassr face Al-Ittihad, but right now, no one really knows if he’ll play or if he’s planning his next move.
N’GOLO KANTE SKIPS TRAINING AS AL-ITTIHAD BLOCK HIS MOVE TO FENERBAHCE OFFICIALLY
N’Golo Kante has gone on strike at Al-Ittihad after a paperwork error blocked his move to Fenerbahce. Can he still sign by Friday?
N’Golo Kanté didn’t show up for Al-Ittihad training on Tuesday, and it’s not hard to see why. He was all set to head to Fenerbahçe, but the deal fell apart at the last minute—apparently because Al-Ittihad messed up some paperwork. Kante was supposed to fly to Istanbul and sign, but thanks to this administrative slip, he’s stuck in limbo. There’s still a shot at reviving the transfer sinceKanté Turkey’s transfer window stays open until Friday, February 6.
Kante was one of the first big European names to jump to the Saudi Pro League, joining Al-Ittihad in 2023 after seven years with Chelsea. He’s been a key player in Jeddah, helping Al-Ittihad win the 2024-25 league title and the King’s Cup.
Then, in the middle of the January window, word got out that Fenerbahce wanted him. The Turkish club were eager to add a World Cup winner to their squad. The plan was to swap Kante for Youssef En-Nesyri, who’d head to Saudi Arabia. Everything seemed set until deadline day, when news broke that an error by Al-Ittihad in the Transfer Matching System stopped the transfer cold.
Fenerbahce didn’t hold back. They blamed Al-Ittihad directly, saying they’d done everything right: agreements with the players, medicals, paperwork, all wrapped up on time. But Al-Ittihad entered something wrong in the system, and that was that. Fenerbahçe even asked for an extension and reached out to FIFA, but nothing moved. In the end, the deal died, and Fenerbahçe put out a statement saying they understood the frustration and would keep working to strengthen the squad.
Meanwhile, Kante’s making his feelings clear. According to Ben Jacobs, he skipped training on Tuesday, still hoping the move to Fenerbahce can happen. Santi Aouna says talks between the clubs aren’t dead yet. L’Equipe is reporting that Kanté doesn’t want to play for Al-Ittihad while he waits for FIFA’s decision. With the Turkish window open until Friday, there’s still a glimmer of hope for Kante, though En-Nesyri’s move is off the table for now.
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