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Super Eagles of Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong scores penalty for Al-Kholood against Al-Hilal.
William Troost-Ekong, the captain of the Super Eagles of Nigeria, is back in the headlines because of his accomplishments in the Saudi league.
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19:20 - 28.09.2024
Odion Ighalo remembers hard work after loss to Cristiano Ronaldo
After Al-Wehda suffered a 2-0 loss to Cristiano Ronaldo and Al Nassr, Odion Ighalo says hard work never stops.
On Saturday, September 28, 2024, Ekong scored his first goal for Al-Khaloood in a 4-2 home loss to Al-Hilal.
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21:30 - 19.09.2024
Al Wehda 0-1 Al Kholood: Ekong keeps Ighalo quiet in Saudi Arabia
In Saudi Arabia, Ekong helped Al Kholood keep Ighalo quiet in a 1-0 victory away against Al Wehda.
Ekong scores for Al Kholood
Thanks to goals from Ali Al Bulahyi, Malcolm, and Kalidou Koulibaly, league leaders Al-Hilal led 3-0 at the half.
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At the beginning of the second half, Rena Lodi scored a fourth goal for Al Hilal, applying pressure to Ekong's Al-Kholood.
With 19 minutes remaining, Hammam Al Hammami helped Al-Khaloood close the gap.
With three minutes remaining, Troost-Ekong scored from the spot to cut the deficit.
For Paulo Duarte's team this season, the 31-year-old Ekong has made five league appearances.
With four points from five games, AL Kholood are in 12th place on the standings and have only won once in the Saudi premier division this season.
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This comes after Ekong helped cage compatriot Odion Ighalo in their win against Al Wehda.
Ekong is expected to return to action when Al-Kholood takes on Al-Khaleej in their next league fixture scheduled for Friday, October 4, 2024.
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