It's not my decision- Ekong dismisses Super Eagles retirement, targets 2026 World Cup
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See what Ekong has to say about retirement from the Super Eagles in the near future ahead of Nigeria vs Rwanda.

It's not my decision- Ekong dismisses Super Eagles retirement, targets 2026 World Cup

Tosin Abayomi 20:05 - 17.11.2024

See what Ekong has to say about retirement from the Super Eagles in the near future.

Despite holding the lead in Group D and having a ticket to the 35th Africa Cup of Nations finals in Morocco, Nigeria's Super Eagles are set for a hard battle against the Amavubi of Rwanda to wrap up the qualification series.

Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying round, which resumes in four months, the three-time African champions are committed to maintaining their undefeated streak.

Ekong on retirement

See what Ekong has to say about retirement from the Super Eagles in the near future ahead of Nigeria vs Rwanda.
See what Ekong has to say about retirement from the Super Eagles in the near future ahead of Nigeria vs Rwanda.

Ahead of the final group game, Super Eagles stand-in captain William Troost Ekong spoke to the media.

The Al Khoolod defender was asked about the possibility of retiring from the national team according to a report by Making of Champions.

Ekong dismissed the suggestion of retirement stating that he intends to go to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

See what Ekong has to say about retirement from the Super Eagles in the near future ahead of Nigeria vs Rwanda.
See what Ekong has to say about retirement from the Super Eagles in the near future ahead of Nigeria vs Rwanda.

He said, "I am still 31, the next AFCON is just 12 months away, and there's still the 2026 World Cup tournament to look forward to.

"After that, we will see! It's not my decision, (as long as I am still invited by the coaches, I still have much more to give)"

Time and where to watch Nigeria vs Rwanda

See what Ekong has to say about retirement from the Super Eagles in the near future ahead of Nigeria vs Rwanda.
See what Ekong has to say about retirement from the Super Eagles in the near future ahead of Nigeria vs Rwanda.

The game between Nigeria and Rwanda will take place on Monday, November 18th, 2024.

The game on Matchday 6 is set to begin at 5 p.m. Nigeria time at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo.

The game will be available on DSTV's Supersport and Afro Sport.

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