Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has donated his future camp allowances and match bonuses to Akwa Ibom children to help them achieve their footballing dreams.
Sports broadcaster Brila FM announced this on April 15.
The gesture is part of Troost-Ekong’s efforts at giving back to the society as he prepares to launch his foundation with a charity match on June 2, 2024 at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Akwa Ibom.
Born in The Netherlands to a Dutch mother and a Nigerian father and raised in England, Troost-Ekong is a native of Akwa Ibom and plays for PAOK Thessaloniki.
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The 30-year-old captained the Eagles at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast, where he was the team’s top scorer with three goals and was named MVP of the tournament as Nigeria lost in the final to the hosts.
Troost-Ekong was honoured by the Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno following his stellar AFCON outing.
The player presented an Eagles jersey to the governor during a reception at the Government House in Uyo as a token of appreciation for the state’s unwavering support and encouragement.
Troost-Ekong made his senior debut for Nigeria on June 13, 2015, playing 90 minutes in an AFCON qualifying match against Chad, and has since earned 71 caps with seven goals to his name.
