Former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has announced his conversion to Islam while in QatarThe Al-Ahli defender was filmed reciting the Shahada in Arabic in DohaThe 33-year-old footballer has not publicly disclosed what influenced his decision to embrace IslamPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! William Troost-Ekong has taken a major step in his personal life after announcing his conversion to Islam in Qatar.The former Super Eagles captain, who currently plays for Al-Ahli in the Qatar Stars League, recited the Shahada in Doha, marking his entry into Islam.Qatari newspaper Al-Arab reported the development on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, while a video of the Nigerian defender reciting the two testimonies of faith has also circulated on social media.Troost-Ekong embraces IslamThe 33-year-old defender was seen in the video pronouncing the Shahada in Arabic before declaring his acceptance of Islam.The development has attracted attention among football followers in Nigeria and beyond, coming as a significant personal moment for the former Nigeria international.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!However, Troost-Ekong has not publicly explained what led to his decision to convert to Islam. Reports about his conversion confirm the recitation of the Shahada but do not establish the reasons behind his decision.Troost-Ekong has spent much of his professional career in Europe before moving to the Arab region.He played for clubs including Udinese, Watford, Salernitana and PAOK before moving to Saudi Arabia and later Qatar.
He joined Al-Ahli in January 2026.Troost-Ekong’s Super Eagles legacyBefore announcing his international retirement, Troost-Ekong became one of Nigeria’s prominent defenders of the past decade.He made 83 appearances for the Super Eagles between 2015 and 2025, scoring eight goals. He captained Nigeria to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final in Côte d’Ivoire and was named Player of the Tournament. Source: Legit.ng Olaniyi Apanpa (Entertainment Editor) Olaniyi Apanpa is a seasoned journalist with over 6 years of experience in sports, metro, politics, and entertainment reporting. He has written for renowned platforms such as Opera News, Scooper News, The PUNCH, and currently works as a Senior Entertainment Editor at Legit.ng.
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