Former Nigerian striker, Efan Ekoku blasts Troost-Ekong for costly error in Watford loss

Watford had began their Premier League season with a 3–2 win against Aston Villa last week, but suffered a 2–0 defeat against Brighton on Saturday.

Super Eagles vice-captain William Troost-Ekong made a blunder which led to Brighton’s second goal and former Nigerian striker Efan Ekoku has hit out at his compatriot.

Four minutes before half-time, Troost-Ekong attempted a pass from the back, but it was intercepted by Yves Bissouma, who played in Neal Maupay, who then finished cooly.

“Just can’t do this against players of the quality of Yves Bissouma. Talked about the timing of the challenges,” Ekoku told SuperSport as quoted by AllNigeria.

“Look at the speed at which he recovered the ball away from Tom Cleverley. Horrible pass from Troost-Ekong and that is a smart finish from Neal Maupay, gives the goalkeeper the eyes.

“It is not an easy finish, most of the credit has got to go to Bissouma,” Ekoku added.