Former Super Eagles captain and defensive stalwart William Troost-Ekong has taken a significant step in his personal life, converting to Islam in Doha, Qatar. News of the conversion broke after prominent Qatari media outlets SarkinFoto, reported that the 33-year-old Al-Ahli defender officially recited the Shahadah (the Islamic profession of faith).
Troost-Ekong, who moved to the Arab region following stints in Europe and a subsequent spell in Saudi Arabia, currently plies his trade in the Qatar Stars League with Al-Ahli. His transition into life in the Gulf has now been marked by this profound personal choice.
While the player has not yet issued a formal public statement detailing the personal factors behind his decision, the video has triggered an outpouring of congratulatory messages and support from fans across Nigeria and the global football community.
The news adds another layer to a remarkable period for Troost-Ekong, who cemented his status as a national hero by leading the Super Eagles to the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, where he was crowned Player of the Tournament. As the veteran defender embraces this new spiritual path, tributes and well-wishes continue to pour in from supporters celebrating his courage and lifelong journey both on and off the pitch.