Super Eagles defender, William Troost-Ekong, has assured Nigerians, and football lovers globally that the Nigerian National Team will bounce back better and stronger.
Troost-Ekong who plays for the Premier League side, Watford, also apologised to Nigerians over the team’s inability to qualify for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after a 1-1 draw with the Black Stars of Ghana on Tuesday in Abuja.
The PUNCH had earlier reported that the Super Eagles of Nigeria failed to qualify for the 2022 World Cup after drawing Ghana. Ghana qualified on an away goal advantage.
But, the Super Eagles captain, in a post on his Instagram page on Wednesday, described the defeat as a “bitter pill to swallow”.
“To all Nigerians, on behalf of the team, we want to apologise for not securing the World Cup ticket. Despite giving it everything possible, it wasn’t meant to be.
“First and foremost, as Nigerians, we share your emotions and we take our responsibility as a group.
“We sincerely thank the Nigerian fans for their overwhelming support, the NFF President who did everything possible to make the qualification happen, and of course the Minister.
“A bitter pill to swallow but believe me we will be back better and stronger!”
Troost-Ekong scored a penalty in the 22nd minute to level Ghana’s lead in their World Cup qualifier second-leg encounter at the Moshood Abiola Nationa Stadium on Tuesday.
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