Troost-Ekong Arrives Nigeria U23s Training Camp; Madu Expected Tonight

According to information gathered by allnigeriasoccer.com, Gent loanee William Troost-Ekong has finally landed in Atlanta, United States to begin preparations with the Dream Team.

Following the central defender’s arrival in camp, it means only three players named in Samson Siasia’s 18-man roster in the shape of Kingsley Madu (AS Trencin), Oghenekaro Etebo (CD Feirense) and Umar Aminu (Osmanlıspor ) are still being expected.

Madu departed Slovakia early on Monday and will arrive in Atlanta as from 1900 hours local time today, while Etebo is expected to fly to the United States from Portugal on Tuesday after a flight hitch.

As for Umar Aminu, it is understood that his Turkish Super Lig club have not yet permitted him to represent Nigeria at the Olympic Games, but talks are progressing well.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel