Nantes defender, Chidozie Awaziem has admitted that the Super Eagles will miss former captain William Troost-Ekong as they prepare to take on Tanzania in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, opener on Tuesday.
The 28-year-old described Troost-Ekong as a leader who some of the Super Eagles players look up to.
Awaziem stands as one of the most experienced defenders in the Super Eagles squad after Troost-Ekongs retirement.