Ex-Super Eagles captain Troost-Ekong joins Qatari club Al Ahli from Saudi's Al Kholood
Former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong is finalising a transfer to Qatari club Al Ahli SC from Saudi club Al Kholood, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. The 32-year-old centre-back, who retired from international football just weeks before the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, joined Al Kholood from Greek club PAOK in August 2024 and scored twice in 45 league appearances. This move sees the Nigerian defender leaving the Saudi Pro League for the Qatar Stars League. For fans tracking Nigerian players abroad, this shifts Troost-Ekong's career path as he moves into his mid-30s, raising questions about whether this will be his final club move before retirement. What does this transfer say about the current opportunities for experienced Nigerian defenders in the Gulf leagues compared to European leagues?