Ex-Super Eagles captain, Troost-Ekong converts to Islam
Ex-Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong, has converted to Islam. Troost-Ekong has reportedly recited the Shahadah in Doha, Qatar. The 33-year-old, who currently plays for Al-Ahli in the Qatar Stars League, reportedly embraced Islam in Doha, according to Qatari newspaper Al-Arab on Wednesday. Islamic scholar, Dr Muhammad Salah also shared a video on his verified Facebook page showing Troost-Ekong reciting the testimonies of faith.
Troost-Ekong began his career in the Arab region in 2024 when he joined Saudi Arabian club Al-Khaleej. He later moved to Qatar, signing for Al-Ahli in January 2026 on an 18-month contract. Since then, he has made 14 appearances for the club across all competitions, including one appearance this season.
At international level, Troost-Ekong represented Nigeria from 2015 to 2025, earning 83 caps and scoring eight goals.
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