Super Eagles CB Troost-Ekong left out of PAOK gameday squad after playing in pain at 2023 AFCON
Published: February 18, 2024![Super Eagles CB Troost-Ekong left out of PAOK gameday squad after playing in pain at 2023 AFCON](../football_pics/39177Aina11.png)
Best Player at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, William Troost-Ekong is not at the disposal of PAOK Thessaloniki coach Răzvan Lucescu for the league meeting with their bitter rivals Olympiakos on Sunday evening.
Lucescu has announced his gameday squad for the matchday 23 clash at the Toumba Stadium and the Super Eagles assistant captain has not made the cut.
PAOK, through their official website, have confirmed that Troost-Ekong is undergoing a rehabilitation program after returning to Nea Mesimvria following his commitments with the Nigeria national team at the Africa Cup of Nations.
The press release added that the Nigerian central defender has been uncomfortable since the first game of the Africa Cup of Nations and his condition will be assessed daily.
Troost-Ekong was forced to play through the pain barrier in the last four games contested by Nigeria at the Africa Cup of Nations, after suffering a knock in the second round of matches in Group A against Ivory Coast.
The 30-year-old became Nigeria's top-scoring defender in AFCON history, overtaking the legendary Stephen Keshi, after opening the scoring with a powerful header in the final against the Elephants.
Troost-Ekong is being linked with a summer departure from PAOK, with unnamed clubs in Saudi Arabia interested in acquiring his services on the back of his outstanding performance for Nigeria at the AFCON.
The former Watford and Udinese man has a contract with PAOK until the end of the 2025-2026 season.
Ifeanyi Emmanuel
Copyright ANS
All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from allnigeriasoccer.com
- Former Gunner Okonkwo reveals how his Nigerian dad forced him to watch Manchester United
- Done deal: Stockport County loan in Crystal Palace defender Adaramola
- Exciting forward Ladapo training with Rochdale after leaving Charlton Athletic
- 'Shola gave Nigeria a call when he was 30' - Mikel joins dual nationality debate with dig at Newcastle icon
- 2024 USA Tour: Chukwueze named in AC Milan squad to face Man City, Real Madrid, Barcelona
- Why soccer is the perfect sport for students
- Report: Chelsea winger Noni Madueke gives green light to Newcastle United move
- Nigerian footballers in the Premier League: Who has had the biggest impact?
- A guide to the winning blend of fantasy sports and casinos in Australia
- 'A great goalkeeper' - Legendary Brazil forward Marta hails Super Falcons star Chiamaka Nnadozie
![As featured on NewsNow: Football News](pics/newsnow_ab.gif)
![Hire the right candidates on MyJobMag](https://www.myjobmag.com/images/recruit-ad1.png)
- Football Betting
- African Players
- Australia/ Asia
- Belgian Championship
- Bundesliga
- Danish Football
- English Premier League
- Nigeria National Teams
- Nigeria Premier League
- Norwegian Football
- Polish Football
- Russian Championship
- Serie A
- Spanish Liga
- Swedish Championship
- Transfer
- Turkish Championship
- Ukrainian Football
- Uncategorized
- okvip ing
- 789bet
- Women's Football