Meanwhile, revisiting Ekong's performance at AFCON 2023, a sports blogger, Sulaimon Ndagi, said the former Watford man was simply selfless.
The expert also commented on the Nigerian international's possible move to Saudi Arabia in the summer.
He told Legit.ng:
Troost's injury during AFCON highlights the hidden sacrifices of players representing their country. The financial and personal toll he now faces due to being sidelined at his club emphasises the harsh reality.
Moving to Saudi Arabia for financial gain is a logical choice, but it also brands him as 'damaged goods' at his current club - reminiscent of Arsene Wenger's analogy comparing it to someone damaging your brand new Bentley before returning it to you for repair.
