Ahead of Nigeria’s crucial AFCON 2025 qualifier against Libya, Super Eagles vice-captain William Troost-Ekong has addressed the topic of the team’s captaincy in relation to Ahmed Musa.
Troost-Ekong, who has led the team in Musa’s absence over the past year, clarified that there is no issue or conflict over the captaincy.
Musa, who was named captain by former coach José Peseiro, has not featured prominently for the national team recently, including being an unused substitute during AFCON 2023.
However, with Musa’s return to the Nigerian Premier League and his availability for national duty, questions were raised about his leadership role.
Troost-Ekong expressed that the Super Eagles maintain mutual respect within the squad, and the captaincy issue is not a concern. As the team prepares for the double-header against Libya, the focus remains on securing qualification for AFCON 2025, with the leadership matter secondary to the collective goal of success.
“We’re happy he’s back,” Troost-Ekong said at media day in Ikot Ekpene.
“He’s still our captain and he’s welcome back any time.
“He’s our most capped player, a good role model, he’s a good leader and I am happy to deputise for him.”