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WATCH: Super Eagles AFCON hero Troost-Ekong begins rehabilitation after successful surgery

Super Eagles defender William Troost-Ekong has started rehabilitation work in the gym after successful surgery to correct an injury, Soccernet.ng reports.

Troost-Ekong made a remarkable comeback to the Super Eagles this year after a lull in 2023. The former Watford man made Jose Peseiro’s squad to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, and he proved to be a very important member of the team.

The former Watford defender scored three goals and consistently put up impressive performances for the three-time African champions, helping them to a second-place finish in the competition. His performances for the Super Eagles ensured that he won the Player of the Tournament award.

Unfortunately, after the AFCON, it was revealed that Troost-Ekong was nursing a hamstring injury from the group stage.

In fact, he played most of the AFCON games through pain and was patched up for most of the tournament.

Following the conclusion of the competition, the Nigerian defender was ruled out of the season because he had to undergo surgery.

The former Udinese man had his surgery in February, and in a recent post on his social media page, the 30-year-old shared a video of himself doing some work in the gym.

Although he has returned to the gym, Troost-Ekong is still far from making his return to the pitch. However, he could be available for selection by June, when Nigeria plays South Africa in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

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