The Nigerian national team were held to a 1-1 draw when they hosted DR Congo on Monday (May 28).

Super Eagles defender, William Troost-Ekong who gave Nigeria the lead with a 15th minute strike, dedicated the goal to his pregnant girlfriend who he’s been dating four over four years. He tucked the ball under his shirt as he celebrates with Kelechi Iheanacho at the stadium in Port Harcourt. The 24-year-old Bursaspor defended took to Instagram in April to announce that he’s expecting a child with his partner with a photo revealing the baby bump. “We can’t wait to meet you,” Ekong captioned the photo.

Ekong and his teammates have embarked on their trip to London, were they will be play their friendly match with England at the Wembley Stadium on June 2. Chelsea star, Victor Moses is expected to join the Super Eagles in London as they continue preparations for next month’s World Cup tournament in Russia.

Ekong previously played at Tottenham and he recently expressed his delight at the chance to face his former Spurs  teammate Harry Kane. “It’ll be nice to play against Harry again after all these years, so it will be exciting,” Ekong told The Observers, adding that, “it will be a bit of a homecoming for me seeing as I spent some time in England and I have such strong ties in England. And quite a lot of the team play in England and so many Nigerians live in England, so it will be a nice atmosphere.”

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