Troost-Ekong tender apology to fans after the Super Eagles failed to qualify for World Cup.
The Nigeria Super Eagles captian Troost-Ekong has tender apology to the fans for failure to qualify for the World Cup in Qatar.
Ekong gave hope to the fans and players after he scored from the spot kick to draw level with the Black Stars of Ghana in Abuja.
Augustine Eguavoen’s men were unable to get a second goal as the Ghanian team qualified on away goal.
Following the disappointing result, the Watford star penned a remorseful message to the country and he assured the team’s desire to bounce back when they begin a new challenge to qualify for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
“To all Nigerians, on behalf of the team, we want to apologise for not securing the World Cup ticket,” Troost-Ekong wrote on Instagram.
“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.
“We sincerely thank the Nigerian fans for their overwhelming support, the NFF President who did everything possible to make the qualification happen and of course the Minister.
“A bitter pill to swallow but believe me we will be back better and stronger!”
The Super Eagles’ failure to qualify for the quadrennial tournament angered fans who took matters into their own hands at the end of the match as they destroyed stadium facilities, attacked officials and Ghana players.
Meanwhile, Ghana joined Morocco, Cameroon, Tunisia and Senegal as African representatives for the 2022 World Cup that will kick off in November.
