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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Nigeria Defender, William Troost-Ekong says he would consider playing in the Saudi Arabia Professional Football League in future.<\/p>\n

Troost-Ekong was named the Most Valuable Player, MVP, at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d\u2019Ivoire.<\/p>\n

The 30-year-old is said to have caught the eye of a number of clubs in the Saudi Arabian top-flight during the competition.<\/p>\n

The centre-back is currently on the books of Greek Super League outfit, PAOK Salonica.<\/p>\n

The former Watford player admitted he will be interested in playing in Saudi Arabia if he had the opportunity.<\/p>\n

\u201cI can\u2019t tell you that now because it\u2019s not right in front of me,\u201d Troost-Ekong stated in an interview with CNN World Sports Amanda Davies.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Saudi League is something which is exciting, you saw quite a lot of the best players who were part of the AFCON have headed in that direction and are playing there.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf that option is in front of me, then, I will have to study it a bit more and consider it.\u201d<\/p>\n

Asked if he would love to play alongside Portuguese superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo\u2019, he said; \u201cWho wouldn\u2019t? One of the best players in the world. We\u2019ll have to see what happens but I\u2019m happy at PAOK.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Nigeria. Nigeria Defender, William Troost-Ekong says he would consider playing in the Saudi Arabia Professional Football League in future. Troost-Ekong was named the Most Valuable Player, MVP, at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d\u2019Ivoire. 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