Super Eagles vice-captain and 2023 Africa Cup of Nations Player of The Tournament, William Troost-Ekong, has unveiled his vision for his newly established foundation, as reported by Soccernet.ng . The PAOK FC defender launched the Troost-Ekong Foundation, a non-profit organization aimed at empowering Nigerian and African youth through football and education to foster success, resilience, and community leadership. While many in the Nigerian football community have been curious about the intentions behind the foundation, Troost-Ekong has shed light on its mission to create opportunities for people. The biggest thing for me is to create opportunity. I really want to make a mark. I think Im blessed. Im very lucky. And I feel it would be a wasted opportunity if I didnt use my voice now and some of the influence that I have to really do something back home, he expressed in a conversation with Soccernet.ng Managing Editor, Lolade Adewuyi . Expanding on his plans, Troost-Ekong, whose heritage is rooted in Ibibio, shared his ambition to establish his own sports academy to empower youths. I plan to eventually open up my own school and sports facilities, and these were the first things that I mentioned when I had the attention of the governor [Of Akwa Ibom State
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