Ex-Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong converts to Islam

By Daily Hibiscus News

Former Super Eagles captain and Al-Ahli star, William Troost-Ekong, has converted to Islam.

Troost-Ekong was said to have recited the Shahadah in Doha, Qatar, where he plays for Qatar Stars League club Al-Ahli, as reported by a Qatari press, “Al-Arab” on Wednesday.

A respected Islamic cleric, Dr Muhammad Salah, also shared a video on his verified Facebook account wherein the defender recited the testimonies.

The 33-year-old defender first moved to the Arab region in the summer of 2024, when he signed for Saudi Arabia’s Al-Khaleej.

He joined Qatari side, Al-Ahli in January 2026 on a one-and-a-half-year contract and has since played 14 matches across all competitions, including a single appearance in the current season.

On the international stage, Ekong won 83 caps for Nigeria between 2015 and 2025, scoring 8 goals.

He reached the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d’Ivoire and was named best player of that edition.

Troost-Ekong also represented Nigeria at the FIFA World Cup and Olympic Games, establishing himself as one of the country’s most experienced defenders of the past decade.

He enjoyed a distinguished international career with Super Eagles, making more than 70 appearances for the Super Eagles