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flag William Troost-Ekong, 32, retired from Nigeria’s national team after 83 caps, citing the team's 2026 World Cup failure.

flag William Troost-Ekong has retired from international football at age 32, ending a 10-year career with Nigeria’s Super Eagles after 83 appearances. flag The defender, who captained the team and played in five major tournaments, announced his decision on December 5, 2025, just weeks before the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. flag He cited the team’s failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup as a key reason. flag Troost-Ekong, born in the Netherlands, earned acclaim for his leadership and performances, including Player of the Tournament honors at the 2023 AFCON, where Nigeria won silver. flag He is now expected to be succeeded by players like Wilfred Ndidi, Alex Iwobi, or Victor Osimhen.

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