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Missing out of AFCON 2023 title still hurts — Troost-Ekong

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Nigerian defender, William Troost-Ekong, shares how tough it is to get over the disappointment of not winning the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations title.

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The Super Eagles came close but lost 2-1 to hosts Cote d’Ivoire in the final match.

Troost-Ekong scored Nigeria's opening goal but Cote d’Ivoire came back to win with goals from Franck Kessie and Sebastien Haller.

Despite the loss, Troost-Ekong was awarded the Player of the Tournament prize for his outstanding performance, having scored three goals during the competition.

Reflecting on the AFCON 2023 journey, Troost-Ekong admitted it was hard to accept defeat in the final, especially when victory seemed within reach.

He mentioned that although Ivory Coast performed better on the day, losing was tough. However, he expressed gratitude for winning the Player of the Tournament award, although he would have preferred a winner's medal.

Troost-Ekong's words reflect the bitter-sweet nature of their AFCON experience and the desire for victory despite personal accolades.

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Serie A: Leaving Watford for Salernitana tough decision – Troost-Ekong

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William Troost-Ekong has opened up about his move to Serie A club Salernitana from Watford.The Nigeria international ended his three-year association with the Hornets last month.The 28-year-old returned to familiar terrain after his previous stint with Udinese.Troost-Ekong played a key role in Watford’s promotion to the Premier League in his first season, but lost his place after returning from the Africa Cup of Nations early last year.The center-back stated that le...
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Transfer: Troost-Ekong seals loan move to Serie A club, Salernitana

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SPORTS NEWS: Transfer: Troost-Ekong seals loan move to Serie A club, Salernitana [New Sports News] » Naijacrawl
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William Troost-Ekong, the vice captain of the Super Eagles, has finished his loan to Salernitana of Serie A.At the conclusion of the current campaign, Salernitana is required to purchase the center-back.The defender born in 1993, William Troost-Ekong, will be temporarily transferred to Watford FC, with the option to purchase him, US Salernitana 1919 communicated through a statement on their official website on Tuesday.The 28-year-old transferred from Watford, a Sky...
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Troost-Ekong pens emotional message to Watford ahead Salernitana move

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The Nigerian defender, William Troost-Ekong, had bid farewell to Watford ahead of his transfer to Serie A club, Salernitana.Troost-Ekong will join Salernitana this week after the modest club struck a deal with the Hornets for his transfer.The 29-year-old spent three years at the London club, making 64 league appearances and scoring twice.The Super Eagles vice captain penned an emotional farewell to his former teammates, coaches, and supporters via social media on Mo...
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