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Ekong Eyes NFF Role After Retirement: Former Eagles Captain Targets Football Administration

Ekong Eyes NFF Role After Retirement: Former Eagles Captain Targets Football Administration

Former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has announced his ambition to pursue a role in football administration after retiring from playing, aiming to improve Nigerian football.

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Former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has expressed his desire to pursue a role in football administration following his retirement, believing that Nigerian football will only improve with more involvement from former players like himself. Ekong's experience as captain would be an asset in helping shape the country's football policy and strategy. If appointed, he would look to implement changes that prioritize development programs for young Nigerian players. The Super Eagles star is set to hang up his boots after a storied international career with Nigeria.

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