Officials have admitted Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong is injured, but it is “not serious enough” to keep him out of must-win 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe later this month.
Ekong has not been listed by Saudi Arabian club Al Kholood in their last two league games as a result of the unspecified injury.
However, officials told SCORENigeria: “It is nothing to be worried about. He will play in the World Cup qualifiers.”
The Super Eagles face Rwanda on March 21 in Kigali and then take on Zimbabwe four days later in Uyo.
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