The Super Eagles have been boosted ahead of crucial 2026 World Cup qualifiers after captain William Ekong returned to action for Saudi Arabian club Al Kholood after returning from injury.
Ekong played the entire match for his club to beat Al Khaleej 2-1 Saturday night.
The 31-year-old defender had missed his team’s two previous league games due to what officials described as “minor injury”.
The MVP of the 2023 AFCON will lead the Super Eagles to must-win World Cup ties against Rwanda and Zimbabwe later this month.
