I believe in this group – Troost-Ekong backs Super Eagles to impress at AFCON 2025

Former Nigeria international, William Troost-Ekong has expressed strong confidence that the Super Eagles will deliver an impressive performance at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Troost-Ekong shared his optimism while expressing gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for fulfilling the house and land pledges made to members of the Super Eagles squad that finished as runners-up at the 2023 AFCON, a team he captained. He also thanked the President for conferring on him the national honour of Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR).I am honoured and grateful to His Excellency, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (@officialABAT), for conferring on me the MFR national honour, Troost-Ekong wrote on his X handle. I received the official certificate today following the announcement last night. It is a very proud moment for me and my family to receive this recognition.Reflecting on his journey with the national team, the former Watford defender spoke passionately about what representing Nigeria means to him.Nigeria gave me my identity, my purpose, and the platform to live my dream through football. Wearing the green and white has always been a great responsibility, a privilege, and a promise to give everything for the badge and for our people.As the Super Eagles begin their AFCON 2025 campaign, Troost-Ekong pledged his full support and belief in the team.As our Super Eagles begin their AFCON journey today, I wish the team every success. As promised, Ill be supporting them all the way. I believe in this group, our nation, and what we can achieve.I am, and will always be, proud to be Nigerian . William Troost-Ekong, MFR.  I am honoured and grateful to His Excellency, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (@officialABAT ), for conferring on me the MFR national honour. I have been sent the official certificate today following the announcement last night. Its a very proud moment for me pic.twitter.com/t3S5uwAI1o William Troost-Ekong (M.F.R) (@WTroostEkong) December 23, 2025 The post I believe in this group Troost-Ekong backs Super Eagles to impress at AFCON 2025 appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.