Troost-Ekong Claps Back at Deeney Over Leadership Criticism in Nigerian National Team
Nigerian defender William Troost-Ekong has hit back at former teammate Troy Deeney after being criticized for his leadership skills in the Nigerian national team. The criticism stemmed from comments made by former Sierra Leone star Michael Lahoud questioning Troost-Ekong's leadership.
Troost-Ekong defended himself by highlighting other leaders in the team such as Victor Osimhen, Wilfred Ndidi, and Alex Iwobi. The exchange occurred after Nigeria's 4-1 victory over Gabon in the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff semifinal in Morocco, where Troost-Ekong played a key role off the bench.
The defender expressed disappointment in Deeney's lack of support and emphasized his commitment to the national team.
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