William Troost-Ekong Embraces Islam in Qatar

(William Troost-Ekong. Photo Credit: The Guardian)

Former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has embraced Islam after reciting the Shahadah in Doha, Qatar, where he currently plays for Al-Ahli.

The 33-year-old Nigerian defender announced his conversion after pronouncing the two testimonies of faith.

A video of the footballer reciting the Shahadah surfaced online, with an Islamic cleric sharing footage of the former Nigeria captain reciting the testimonies on social media.

Reports say Troost-Ekong expressed a wish to read more and learn about Islam.

Troost-Ekong moved to the Arab region in 2024 when he joined Saudi Arabia before switching to Al-Ahli in Qatar in January 2026 on a one-and-a-half-year deal.