Ex-Super Eagles Captain Troost-Ekong trapped in Qatar Amid US-Israel Strikes on Iran
Former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has been left stranded in Qatar following the temporary closure of the country’s airspace amid escalating military tensions in the Middle East.
In a report by Soccernet, Troost-Ekong recently signed for Al Ahli SC after leaving Saudi Arabia in January.
But as it stands, the 32-year-old cannot leave Qatar, amid the unfolding international crisis in the Middle East.
This is because football matches and flights are on hold.
There are growing military tensions between Iran and Israel in the Gulf.
Iran carried out strikes on key locations in retaliation to attacks it believes were carried out by the United States and Israel.
Qatar’s Defense Ministry also claimed its air defense system blocked missiles that were sent into the country, as part of a planned security measure.
After Qatar and nearby countries closed their airspace temporarily, many foreigners, travelers, and professional athletes are stuck in the country.
