AFCON

Photo: Alhassan Yusuf and Troost-Ekong return to Super Eagles training- Trouble for Cameroon?

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have been slated to tackle Cameroon after progressing from Group A at the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations tournament

One-capped Super Eagles midfielder, Alhassan Yusuf, and vice-captain William Troost-Ekong have returned to training after missing several Africa Cup of Nations matches, as reported by Soccernet.ng.

The Royale Antwerp midfielder, suffered a knock during the opening clash against Equatorial Guinea, which kept him out of subsequent matches like the two victories against 2023 AFCON host, Ivory Coast, as well as Guinea-Bissau.

In his absence, players like Frank Onyeka, Joe Aribo, and Alex Iwobi stepped up to manage the midfield against Côte d’Ivoire and Guinea-Bissau, resulting in two victories for the 2013 AFCON champions.

The PAOK defender, Troost-Ekong, scoring from the penalty spot, played a crucial role in Nigeria’s victory against Côte d’Ivoire, but had to train separately before the Guinea-Bissau clash after picking up an injury.

However, recent photos from their training sessions reveal both Yusuf and Troost-Ekong back with the team, signalling positive news for the Super Eagles.

Their return raises hopes for the Nigerian squad as they gear up for the Round of 16 clash, aiming for victory in the knockout stage. The Super Eagles are set to face their rivals in what promises to be an intense encounter.

Ayomide Oguntimehin

Ayomide Oguntimehin is a CAF-accredited sports journalist and an Editor at Soccernet.ng, with a proven track record in conducting interviews with Super Eagles stars such as William Troost-Ekong, Taiwo Awoniyi, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Ademola Lookman, and many others. He has also made a significant impact in breaking transfer news stories. Grounded in video editing, video journalism, social media management, and content strategy, Ayomide brings a wealth of expertise to his work. With a Bachelor's degree in English Language from Adeyemi College of Education and a Master's Degree in School Library and Media Technology from the University of Ibadan, Ayomide is well-prepared to excel in the field.

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