AFCON 2021: Ekong Rates AFCON Same Level, With Euros, World Cup.

AFCON 2021: Ekong Rates AFCON Same Level, With Euros, World Cup. Sampson Adedeji Nigeria's Super Eagles and Watford FC of England defender, William Troost-Ekong, has rated African Cup of Nations same level with European Competition and FIFA World Cup, BSNsports.com.ng can report. Due to the timing and organisation of the competition, AFCON has suffered a lots of condemnations, especially from the European clubs. While speaking to BBC Africa, Ekong said whatever anybody says doesn't matter, the competition is at par with other major football competitions across the world. “It’s on the same level as a World Cup or the Euros or Copa America. A lot of the exciting players in the Premier League are African. To see them all together defending their countries will be an exciting tournament, whatever people say," he said. The energetic defender is expected to be in action when Super Eagles face Pharaoh of Egypt in the opening group match slated for Tuesday in Garoua.