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The captain of the Super Eagles, William Troost-Ekong, has announced his international retirement.
His decision comes a few weeks before the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
Troost-Ekong, on Thursday, posted a video on social media and tagged it: “Honoured. Grateful. Forever a Super Eagles.
“Playing for Nigeria has been the greatest privilege of my life.
“The journey may end here, but my support never will.
“Here’s to the next chapter.”
Troost-Ekong’s decision to step aside comes as a surprise to many fans, especially as Eric Chelle included him in his 54-man provisional squad for the tournament.
The 32-year-old retires after earning 83 caps and playing in five major tournaments for Nigeria.
FULL LIST OF WINNERS
Men’s Player of the Year: Achraf Hakimi
Women’s Player of the Year: Ghizlane Chebbak
Men’s Young Player of the Year: Othmane Maamma
Women’s Young Player of the Year: Doha El Madani
Coach of the Year: Pedro Bubista
Men’s Goalkeeper of the Year: Yassine Bounou
Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year: Chiamaka Nnadozie
Men’s Interclub Player of the Year: Fiston Mayele
Club of the Year: Pyramids FC
National Team of the Year: Morocco U-20
Women’s National Team of the Year: Nigeria.
Achraf Hakimi of Morocco and Paris Saint-Germain has been crowned the 2025 Player of the Year by the Confederation of African Football, CAF.
The 27-year-old won the prize ahead of Victor Osimhen (Nigeria, Galatasaray) and Mohamed Salah (Egypt, Liverpool).
Hakimi replaces Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman as the best player on the continent.
The defender had finished in second place for two consecutive years.
Last season, Hakimi played a crucial role as PSG won the French Ligue 1, the French Cup, and their first-ever UEFA Champions League title.
Hakimi is currently injured and was spotted arriving for Monday’s awards ceremony with his foot heavily strapped.
