Exclusive Insight: Troost-Ekong Shares Specifics On The Boots Worn During Ivory Coast Match

The Super Eagles of Nigeria vice-captain, William Troost-Ekong, said the boots he wore when he scored a penalty against Ivory Coast on January 18 were made from bamboo and sugarcane…..CONTINUE READING

On the said day, Troost-Ekong stepped up to save the Super Eagles, who looked like a team that wouldn’t go far in the 2023 AFCON. His penalty kick in the second half of the Group A game against the hosts gifted Nigeria a well-needed 1-0 win.

Thanks to the win, the Super Eagles of Nigeria are currently second in Group A with four points in two games, the same number of points but an inferior number of goals as first-place Equatorial Guinea.

Ahead of Nigeria’s last group stage game, against bottom-placed Guinea-Bissau at 6 p.m. later this evening, William Troost-Ekong gave a succinct description of the type of boots he wore against Ivory Coast.

“These boots are something that I’m passionate about, and it’s exciting that I get to use them first at this tournament. We’ve got a special homage to Nigeria with the design and I’ve been happy to try them. For me to be wearing a boot made from bamboo, sugarcane, and a lot of things that can be 100 percent recycled, I think it’s the future of football.

“They are tried and tested at this stage and seem to be working out well for me so far and I am glad to see a lot of players playing in them. Although it’s not out yet, I’m giving away 10 pairs on my Instagram,” Troost-Ekong told Sky Sports.

William Troost-Ekong is expected to be in action this evening against Guinea-Bissau as the Eagles make efforts to finish top of Group A.