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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: Troost-Ekong nets winner as Salernitana beat Udinese in five-goal thriller

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Nigerian defender William Troost-Ekong netted a last-gasp winner in Salernitana’s 3-2 comeback win against Udinese on Saturday.Troost-Ekong volleyed home with the last kick of the game to complete a remarkable turnaround against his former club.It was the center-back’s first goal for Salernitana following his arrival from Sky Bet Championship club Watford in January.Udinese went two goals up through Marvin Zeegelaar and Ilija Nestorovski.The hosts rallied through go...
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Serie A: Leaving Watford for Salernitana tough decision – Troost-Ekong

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SPORTS NEWS: Serie A: Leaving Watford for Salernitana tough decision – Troost-Ekong [New Sports News] » Naijacrawl
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Transfer: Troost-Ekong seals loan move to Serie A club, Salernitana

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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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