We've Learnt From Our Mistakes - Ekong

We've Learnt From Our Mistakes - Ekong

Sampson Adedeji

Ahead of the 2025 African Cup of Nations qualifier against Benin, Super Eagles defender William Troost Ekong said the team has learned from its mistakes, BSNSports.com.ng reports. Despite finishing as the runners-up in the 2023 AFCON, the Nigerian side struggled in the 2026 World Cup qualifier. Drawing against South Africa and losing to Benin. The Saudi-based defender said they have learned from their past mistakes and they are ready to give their best on Saturday. "We will be more ready. I think it happens, good teams face difficult moments,” Troost-Ekong told Victor Modo’s YouTube channel. “We also have to give respect to Benin and our old coach Gernot Rohr. “Like I said this is one of those things that we are better prepared for now and if anything even more motivated. “We have to learn from those mistakes, so it is not going to be easy these two games against Benin and Rwanda away but I have a lot of belief in the team and we are going to prepare ourselves the best way we can.”