“Absolute Honour” – Nigeria’s Troost-Ekong happy to captain Watford

Nigeria international William Troost-Ekong expressed delight at captaining Watford during their Premier League match against Wolves on Saturday.

The 28-year-old defender, who’s the Super Eagles vice-captain, was handed the armband by Watford manager Xisco Munoz as the team suffered a 2-0 defeat at Vicarage Road.

“Absolute honour to lead the boys out for the first time over the weekend,” Troost-Ekong wrote on Twitter. “Will always do my best for the team.”

Absolute honour to lead the boys out for the first time over the weekend. Will always do my best for the team. pic.twitter.com/PvhGbugqBG

— William Troost-Ekong (@WTroostEkong) September 13, 2021

The defeat against Wolves was the second in a row for Watford, who have collected only two points from four league games this season.

Nigerian players Oghenekaro Etebo and Emmanuel Dennis were also in action for the Hornets.