Super Eagles captain Troost-Ekong apologizes to Nigeria after failing to qualify for 2022 World Cup
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has apologized to the country after the team’s failure to qualify for the 2022 World Cup.
Ghana held Nigeria to a 1-1 draw in the second leg of the 2022 World Cup playoff at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja on Tuesday evening.
Thomas Partey scored from a long drive to give the Black Stars the lead in the 10th minute.
The Tunisian referee awarded a penalty to the Super Eagles in the 19th minute with support from VAR after Ademola Lookman was adjudged to have been clipped by Ghana defender Dennis Odoi in the box.
Captain Troost-Ekong scored from the penalty spot in the 20th minute to give the team the equalizer.
Napoli striker Victor Oshimen scored in the first half to give the Super Eagles the lead but his goal was ruled out for offside.
The Watford defender, in a post on his Instagram page on Wednesday, described the defeat as a “bitter pill to swallow”.
“To all Nigerians, on behalf of the team, we want to apologise for not securing the World Cup ticket. Despite giving it everything possible, it wasn’t meant to be.
“First and foremost, as Nigerians, we share your emotions and we take our responsibility as a group.
