PAOK Salonica Strikes Deal with NFF: Troost-Ekong's Super Eagles Arrival Delayed for League Clash
In a tactical move, Greek Super League side PAOK Salonica and the Nigeria Football Federation have agreed to postpone William Troost-Ekong's arrival at the Super Eagles camp for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
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Troost-Ekong, a key player in the squad, will now join the national team a day later after being granted permission to feature in a crucial league game against OFI.
Goalkeeper Francis Uzoho and Samuel Chukwueze also receive NFF approval to link up with the squad on Wednesday due to club commitments.
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The Super Eagles' journey begins in Abu Dhabi before soaring to Cote d’Ivoire on January 10.
By Olujimi Dare Ogun