2018 World Cup Draw Troost-Ekong: Bring On Argentina, We Just Beat Them 4-2
Published: December 01, 2017
Bursaspor star William Troost-Ekong believes the Super Eagles will beat two-time world champions Argentina if they are paired with the South Americans in Friday evening's World Cup draw in Moscow.
Just over two weeks ago, the Super Eagles served notice of their credentials when they caused a sensation by coming from behind to beat Argentina 4-2 in an international friendly in Krasnodar.
And Troost-Ekong played a key role in the win, logging ninety minutes at the Stadion FK Krasnodar turf on November 14, despite going the distance against Algeria four days earlier in a World Cup qualifier.
''We just beat them 4-2, Okay, Messi was not there. But I really saw Di Maria, Agüero, Mascherano and Dybala on the field. A group with Argentina? Bring it on,'' said Troost-Ekong to AD.nl.
Born in Haarlem, Troost-Ekong represented Netherlands U19 and U20 squads in friendly matches before he committed his international future to Nigeria, the defender has backed the Super Eagles to beat his country of birth.
''Yes, I think we would beat the Netherlands. That does not mean that I like Orange to perform less now. I am as much a Dutchman as Nigerian.
''In the youth selections I played with internationals. I would have liked to see Oranje at the World Cup,'' he added.
Troost-Ekong has played seventeen times for Nigeria's senior national team since his first appearance against Chad in June 2015.
Ifeanyi Emmanuel
Just over two weeks ago, the Super Eagles served notice of their credentials when they caused a sensation by coming from behind to beat Argentina 4-2 in an international friendly in Krasnodar.
And Troost-Ekong played a key role in the win, logging ninety minutes at the Stadion FK Krasnodar turf on November 14, despite going the distance against Algeria four days earlier in a World Cup qualifier.
''We just beat them 4-2, Okay, Messi was not there. But I really saw Di Maria, Agüero, Mascherano and Dybala on the field. A group with Argentina? Bring it on,'' said Troost-Ekong to AD.nl.
Born in Haarlem, Troost-Ekong represented Netherlands U19 and U20 squads in friendly matches before he committed his international future to Nigeria, the defender has backed the Super Eagles to beat his country of birth.
''Yes, I think we would beat the Netherlands. That does not mean that I like Orange to perform less now. I am as much a Dutchman as Nigerian.
''In the youth selections I played with internationals. I would have liked to see Oranje at the World Cup,'' he added.
Troost-Ekong has played seventeen times for Nigeria's senior national team since his first appearance against Chad in June 2015.
Ifeanyi Emmanuel
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