Troost-Ekong Reveals Set Piece Weakness: Nigeria Must Strengthen Defending At Corner Kicks

William Troost-Ekong has acknowledged that Nigeria's set piece defense is a concern, citing examples of vulnerabilities against Benin Republic and Rwanda in recent matches. The Super Eagles defender believes his team needs to improve their defending at set pieces if they want to succeed in upcoming games.

In his post-match assessment, Super Eagles defender William Troost-Ekong acknowledged that the team's set piece defense has been a major concern in their recent losses to Benin Republic and Rwanda. Ekong attributed the vulnerability to the team's inability to effectively protect their goal from corners and free kicks, which ultimately led to the opposition scoring crucial goals. The Nigerian team will need to address this issue promptly if they hope to bounce back strongly from these defeats and secure a better result in their next matches. Troost-Ekong's comments highlight the pressing need for improved set piece defense as the Eagles look to rebound and regain momentum in their international campaign.