Super Eagles defender, William Troost-Ekong, says he isn’t scared of a potential clash with some of the best opponents in the world like Brazil and Germany.
Nigeria will know their 2018 FIFA World Cup foes on December 1 in a draw in Switzerland.
Ahead of the clash with Algeria and Argentina, the 24-year-old has fired warning to any team that comes their way.
“I am not scared to play against any team,” the Bursapor man told the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) official website on Thursday morning.
“But of course, we hope for a favourable draw. We have to believe in ourselves just like we did in the qualifying campaign. Many doubted us winning a group with Cameroon and Algeria, and look where that got us!”
Troost-Ekong, a former Dutch youth international, opted to represent Nigeria at senior level in 2015.
And ever since, the ex-Tottenham star has waxed stronger with 15 caps and an Olympic bronze medal.
He has also been shortlisted for the African Player of the Year award.
“The experience garnered playing for the Super Eagles has been life-changing for me,” Troost-Ekong confessed.
“Facing some of the best forwards in Africa, whilst having to perform and deliver for such a football-loving nation like Nigeria is a pressure that improves you as a player.Â
“I enjoy being with the team and working with quality players. Playing alongside someone like Leon Balogun with his quality has definitely helped, but I would feel just as comfortable playing next to anyone now.”
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