Al-Kholood manager, Des Buckingham has praised former Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong for his impact at the club after he left.
He called the former Nigeria captain an essential leader both on and off the field.
Troost-Ekong, who moved to the Saudi club from PAOK in the summer of 2024, has now signed with the Qatari club Al Ahli SC in the January transfer window.