Super Eagles defender and captain, William Troost-Ekong, has regretted the team’s failure to make the 2022 World Cup, describing it as a “bitter pill to swallow”. He also apologised to the fans for the development.
The three-time African champions played a 1-1 draw with Ghana on Tuesday, a feat that earned the Black Stars a ticket to the competition based on the away goal rule.
Hours after the shocking defeat, Troost-Ekong said the Nigerian side were committed to securing the spot for Qatar but lamented the outcome of the two-legged tie.
“To all Nigerians, on behalf of the team, we want to apologise for not securing the World Cup ticket,” the Watford star said in a statement published on his Facebook page.
“Despite giving it everything possible, it wasn’t meant to be. First and foremost, as Nigerians, we share your emotions and we take our responsibility as a group,” the player, who scored Nigeria’s only goal, said.
“We sincerely thank the Nigerian fans for their overwhelming support, the NFF President who did everything possible to make the qualification happen, and of course the Minister.
“A bitter pill to swallow but believe me we will be back better and stronger!”
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