Bursaspor’s fan hails Ekong as ‘new defense commander’

By Akeem Lawal

FOLLOWING his superb performance in Bursaspor’s 3-1 win over Osmanlispor in the Turkish Super Lig on Monday night, Super Eagles defender William Troost-Ekong has received commendations from fans of the club, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

The 26 year old who formed a formidable partnership with Mainz defender, Leon Balogun in the heart of Super Eagles defense that ensured Nigeria secured a 2018 FIFA World Cup ticket following a 1-0 victory over Zambia last week, was in action again for 90 minutes in his seventh league appearance of the season against Osmanlispor that had two Nigerian internationals Raheem Lawal and Aminu Umar on parade.

Ekong then took to Twitter to thank the fans for their support

“Good to get a win again at home tonight. Great fight from the boys and great support as always #Texas #Adamsin 🐊🤙🏽,” he tweeted after the game.

A fan of the club, Maryo Balotelli tweeted in response by hailing the defense marshal as the club’s new commander of the defence, while advising him to keep working as the fans are behind him.

“Our new commander of the defence @wtroostekong... We are behind you ,keep working champ,” he tweeted via @maryoballotelli while uploading a picture of Ekong depicting actor,   Russel Crowe of the famous Gadiator 2000 movie.

Another fan Caner Mestan tweeted “Congratulations to all team! Wonderful win,” via @hep_yek_.