Former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has disclosed that he made efforts to convince Canadian striker Promise David to represent Nigeria at the international level.
David, who was born in Canada to Nigerian parents, was eligible to play for both countries. He previously featured for Nigeria’s U-23 team during a 2023 Africa U-23 Cup of Nations qualifier against Tanzania before opting to switch allegiance to Canada.
The striker received FIFA approval to represent Canada in February 2025 and has since established himself as part of the national team setup.
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Speaking on SuperSport, Troost-Ekong revealed that he held discussions with the forward in a bid to persuade him to choose the Super Eagles.
“His rise has been meteoric, and of course, he is of Nigerian descent, so we had a conversation about playing for Nigeria. I tried my best to convince him,” Troost-Ekong said.
The defender also praised David’s recent performances for Canada, including his goal in the team’s 2-1 defeat to Switzerland in their final group-stage match.
David’s decision to commit his international future to Canada means Nigeria will miss out on a promising striker who was eligible to represent the Super Eagles.
