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Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has revealed the Super Eagles' approach to the clash against Rwanda.
Nigeria's 1-1 draw with the Republic of Benin guaranteed them a spot in the 2025 AFCON tournament in Morocco.
However, the team is not looking to be complacent in their last qualifying game against Rwanda in Uyo.
Despite securing qualification, the Super Eagles aim to end their qualifying rounds with a win over their counterparts.
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William Troost-Ekong, the captain of the Super Eagles, has disclosed that he and his father argued over whether to prioritise his football career over his studies.
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Ekong speaks about the team
Ekong has stated that the match against Rwanda will be played with professionalism and seriousness.
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Speaking ahead of the clash, he said, “We’ve qualified, and I think there’s been a lot of concern about whether we’ll take the game seriously.
“But, I think all of us would have been happy to qualify with two games in hand. So, we are here now. We can’t change the situation. We are going to take the game tomorrow very seriously.
“As we said before, Rwanda is a good team, but when we faced them in Rwanda, it was a difficult game.
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The goalkeeper got the man of the match, and we had the best chances to win that game. So it was not easy at all, and we know tomorrow is going to be a very difficult game as well.”
The defender discussed the game's tactical significance and pointed out that Rwanda, whom Nigeria will play again in the World Cup qualifying round in March 2025, is a formidable opponent.
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