Troost-Ekong apologises to Nigerians after failure to qualify for 2022 World Cup

BY: BLACKCOIN

Super Eagles captain against Ghana, William Troost-Ekong has taken to social media to react to Nigeria's failure to qualify for the 2022 World Cup after a disappointing 1-1 draw with Ghana at the National Stadium in Abuja on Tuesday evening, BSNSports.com,ng reports.

Thomas Partey's first half opener was cancelled out by Troost-Ekong who converted a penalty after Ademola Lookman was fouled in the box.

The Arsenal midfielder's strike would prove crucial as it sent the Ghanaians through on away goals following a goalless draw in Kumasi on March 25.

Following the disappointing result, the Watford star penned a remorseful message to the country and he assured the team’s desire to bounce back when they begin a new challenge to qualify for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

“To all Nigerians, on behalf of the team, we want to apologise for not securing the World Cup ticket,” Troost-Ekong wrote on Instagram.

“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!”

This year's World Cup would have been Troost-Ekong's second if Nigeria had qualified having represented the country in the 2018 edition in Russia.