Nigeria’s football community is buzzing after former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong announced his unexpected retirement from international football. Several key Super Eagles stars have expressed their admiration, gratitude, and emotions following the news.
🇳🇬 Victor Osimhen:
*“It’s been an honour sharing the pitch with you, skippo. Your guidance, humility, and professionalism pushed all of us to be better.
Thank you for everything you’ve given to the team and Nigeria. Wishing you greatness ahead. You’ve earned it. Legend forever.”*
🇳🇬 Alex Iwobi:
*“Obviously it is a sad one for us because he is a big part of our team. But at the end of the day I wish him well — he is a brother, he has helped Nigeria and me.
Towards the end of his Nigerian career he wasn’t playing as much as he would like, but he was still a big part of our team — his voice, his leadership, and the way he kept the togetherness strong.
He will be very missed. He was a big leader for us, and I’m sure we have other leaders who can follow in his footsteps. But we all wish him well.”*
🇳🇬 Calvin Bassey:
“We love you Skippo!”
🇳🇬 Leon Balogun:
“Congrats on your legacy, my brother. Super proud of the inspiration, the man, and the player you have become! It’s been EPIC.”
Troost-Ekong leaves the national team as one of the most respected Super Eagles defenders of his generation — an AFCON hero, a leader, and a symbol of consistency and commitment.
🇳🇬💚 A true Super Eagles legend.