Why I allowed Troost-Ekong take penalty against Ivory Coast – Victor Osimhen

Super Eagles Striker, Victor Osimhen has explained his decision to allow captain William Troost-Ekong to take a penalty during Nigeria’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, win over Ivory Coast on Thursday. Osimhen won a penalty during the encounter after he was fouled in the box. Many expected the Napoli attacker, who is the Super Eagles’ number one penalty taker to take the spot-kick against the host. However, it was Troost-Ekong who stepped forward and converted the spot-kick to give the Super Eagles a 1-0 win over Ivory Coast. Asked about the decision to allow Troost-Ekong take the penalty against…