Troost-Ekong Supports Ghana's World Cup Aspirations

William Troost-Ekong, the captain of the Super Eagles, has backed Ghana for a surprising run in the 2026 World Cup after their hard-fought 1-0 victory against Panama, where Caleb Yirenkyi scored the winning goal in the 95th minute. This match marked Ghana's first-ever World Cup point, while Nigeria holds a record of 21 matches in the tournament.

Despite the fierce rivalry between Nigeria and Ghana, Troost-Ekong expressed a desire to see Ghana succeed, especially after their qualification for the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Nigeria's expense. He noted the positive aspects of Ghana's performance against Panama and emphasized the importance of African teams in the World Cup.

Troost-Ekong mentioned that Ghana's upcoming match against England would be crucial, and he believes that England's defense could be vulnerable, predicting a potential draw in the game.