Ex-Super Eagles captain Troost-Ekong accepts Islam in Qatar

Former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has converted to Islam after reportedly reciting the Shahadah in Doha, Qatar.

The 33-year-old defender, who plays for Qatar Stars League side Al-Ahli, reportedly embraced the faith, according to Qatari newspaper Al-Arab on Wednesday.

The Sun Nigeria reports that Islamic scholar Dr Muhammad Salah shared a video on his verified Facebook page showing Troost-Ekong reciting the testimonies of faith.

Troost-Ekong represented Nigeria from 2015 to 2025, earning 83 caps and scoring eight goals. He helped the Super Eagles reach the 2023 AFCON final, where he was named the tournament’s best player.