Former Nigerian captain William Troost-Ekong, who ended his international career in 2025 after 83 caps, has revealed his intention to transition into football administration post-retirement.

Ekong, who captained Nigeria to a second-place finish at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, emphasized that former players should take leadership roles in governing bodies like the NFF, FIFA, and CAF to drive meaningful change.He criticized the political nature of African football administration, arguing that ex-players bring valuable experience to the table.Ekong cited examples like Andriy Shevchenko, Samuel Eto'o, and Zico as successful transitions to administration.His comments come amid ongoing discussions about Nigeria's football governance following the Super Eagles' World Cup qualification failure.

Ekong, now focused on educational programs by the English Football Association, aims to collaborate with stakeholders to elevate Nigerian football beyond his playing days.