William Troost Ekong, Nigeria’s solid defender, has made history in African football by matching the record set by the legendary Stephen Keshi during the thrilling semi-final match against South Africa in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Ekong’s powerful penalty kick not only secured Nigeria’s spot in the final but also marked his fourth goal in the tournament’s crucial phase.
With this impressive achievement, Ekong becomes only the second defender to reach such a milestone in AFCON history, following in the footsteps of the late Nigerian icon, Stephen Keshi.
As Nigeria gears up to face Ivory Coast in the final, Ekong’s relentless pursuit of excellence positions him as a potential record-breaker, ready to cement his place in the legendary history of African football.
Ekong scored against South Africa (2019 Africa Cup of Nations), Guinea Bissau (2021 Africa Cup of Nations), Ivory Coast (2023 Africa Cup of Nations), and South Africa (2023 Africa Cup of Nations).
