Former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has reportedly converted to Islam after reciting the Shahadah in Doha, Qatar.
The 33-year-old defender, who plays for Qatar Stars League club Al-Ahli, embraced Islam in Doha, according to Qatari newspaper Al-Arab on Wednesday.
Islamic scholar Dr Muhammad Salah also posted a video on his verified Facebook page showing Troost-Ekong reciting the testimonies of faith.
Troost-Ekong is currently playing in the Qatar Stars League following his move to Al-Ahli. He previously represented Nigeria at international level from 2015 to 2025, making 83 appearances and scoring eight goals.
He was part of the Super Eagles squad that reached the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final in Côte d’Ivoire. Troost-Ekong was named the tournament’s best player.
The defender also played for Nigeria at the FIFA World Cup and Olympic Games, becoming one of the country’s most experienced defenders during his international career.
