Troost-Ekong Sends Strong Message to all Nigerians After Losing 2022 World Cup Ticket

• William Troost-Ekong has begged Nigerians for forgiveness on behalf of his teammates after missing the World Cup
• The Super Eagles captain explained that the result of the second leg against Ghana was not what they wanted
• Thomas Partey's goal gave the Black Stars a draw in Abuja which gave the West African nation the ticket

William Troost-Ekong has tendered an apology to all Nigerians following the Super Eagles' failure to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar after 1-1 draw against Ghana in Abuja.

Super Eagles' campaign in the World Cup qualifiers ended on a disastrous note as coach Eguavoen and his wards failed to give Nigerians the ticket for the prestigious tournament.

The Black Stars of Ghana qualified for the World Cup on away goal rules joining Senegal, Tunisia, Cameroon and Morocco as the five African nations that will go to Qatar.

According to what William Troost-Ekong posted on his official Instagram page, the Premier League star explained that it is painful that Nigeria won't be going to Qatar for World Cup.

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William Troost-Ekong's reaction to World Cup miss

''To all Nigerians, on behalf of the team, we want to apologise for not securing the World Cup ticket.

''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.

''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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It was a sad night for all Nigerians on Tuesday, 29 March, as the Black Stars of Ghana forced the Super Eagles to a 1-1 draw and qualified for the 2022 World Cup on away goal rules.

Ghana even scored first in the second leg encounter at the MKO Abiola stadium in Abuja through Thomas Partey before Super Eagles fought back and restored parity through Troost-Ekong's penalty.

All efforts by the Super Eagles players to get the winner against Ghana were futile as the encounter ended in a 1-1 draw.

Many Nigerian football fans are of the opinions that NFF president Amaju Pinnick should resign following the Super Eagles' failure.