Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong is dealing with a muscle injury, raising concerns for Nigeria’s World Cup qualifiers. Manager Eric Chelle is watching his fitness closely as he prepares to announce the roster for matches against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. Other players also face fitness challenges ahead of these crucial games.
Nigeria’s Super Eagles manager, Eric Chelle, is closely monitoring the fitness of captain William Troost-Ekong ahead of the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Scheduled to be announced in less than three weeks, Chelle’s roster for matches against Rwanda and Zimbabwe will largely depend on Troost-Ekong’s recovery from a muscle injury sustained during a recent match against Al-Orobah FC.
Troost-Ekong has been sidelined since February 14, missing key league encounters with Al-Kholood against Al-Wehda and Al-Hilal due to his injury. He was not part of their training session in Riyadh in preparation for the match against Al-Hilal. Prior to his injury, Troost-Ekong was instrumental for Al-Kholood, contributing to three goals in his league appearances this season.
Apart from Troost-Ekong, concerns also linger regarding the fitness of other players, including Fisayo Dele-Bashiru from Lazio, Semi Ajayi of West Brom, and Raphael Onyedika representing Club Brugge, as the Super Eagles prepare for their crucial qualifiers.
William Troost-Ekong’s recovery is pivotal for Nigeria’s squad ahead of the World Cup qualifiers. With uncertainty surrounding other players’ fitness, the team’s overall performance could be significantly impacted. Monitoring their conditions will be crucial for manager Eric Chelle as he finalizes the roster.
Original Source: www.allnigeriasoccer.com
