Super Eagles defender William Troost-Ekong will have minor surgery in Finland this week following an injury sustained at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
Troost-Ekong received the injury in Nigeria’s second group game against hosts Cote d’Ivoire.
The 30-year-old scored the winning goal for the Super Eagles from the penalty spot in the match.
The centre-back did not play in the Super Eagles’ next match against Guinea-Bissau’s Djurtus.
Troost-Ekong went on to play every minute of the Super Eagles’ remaining matches in the competition.
The former Watford player scored three goals for the three-time African winners in the AFCON 2023 final.
He was officially named Player of the Tournament.
Troost-Ekong is anticipated to return to Greek club PAOK by the end of the season.