Friday, September 25, 2026 - Former Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong, has converted to Islam after reportedly reciting the Shahadah in Doha, Qatar.
The 33-year-old defender, who plays for Qatar Stars League
side Al-Ahli, reportedly embraced Islam in Doha, according to Qatari newspaper
Al-Arab.
Islamic scholar, Dr Muhammad Salah, also shared a video on
his verified Facebook page showing Troost-Ekong reciting the testimonies of
faith.
Troost-Ekong began his career in the Arab region in 2024
when he joined Saudi Arabian club Al-Khaleej.
He later moved to Qatar, signing for Al-Ahli in January 2026
on an 18-month contract. Since then, he has made 14 appearances for the club
across all competitions, including one appearance this season.
At international level, Troost-Ekong represented Nigeria
from 2015 to 2025, earning 83 caps and scoring eight goals.
He was part of the Super Eagles team that reached the final
of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d’Ivoire, where he was named the
tournament’s best player.
He also represented Nigeria at the FIFA World Cup and Olympic Games, becoming one of the country’s most experienced defenders during his international career
Watch the video below:
Former Super Eagles captain WILLIAM TROOST-EKONG embraces Islam after reciting the Shahadah in Qatar (VIDEO) pic.twitter.com/VwzrV6ngNe
— DAILY POST 🇳🇬 (@dailypost_ng) September 25, 2026
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