Former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has admitted that he still misses life with the Nigerian national team months after bringing the curtain down on his international career, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.
Troost-Ekong retired from international football in December 2025 after serving Nigeria for a decade, ending a career that saw him captain the team, win AFCON and Olympic medals and become one of the country’s most influential defenders of his generation.
The 32-year-old opened up about life after retirement during a roundtable discussion on the Bassey Talks podcast alongside current Super Eagles stars Ola Aina, Alex Iwobi, Joe Aribo and Calvin Bassey.
While the former Watford defender insists he has no regrets over his decision to retire, he admitted that watching the team from afar has not been easy.
“More than anything, I miss being with the guys. I miss being with… this is family to me, you know,” Troost-Ekong said.
