Qatari Al-Ahli Player William Troost-Ekong Converts to Islam
William Troost-Ekong, former player of Al-Ahli SC Qatar and captain of the Nigerian national team, officially converted to Islam in Doha. Sheikh Mansour bin Nasser Al-Khalidi announced this through a video during which Ekong recited the Shahada, expressing his desire to learn more about the new religion. Ekong is 33 years old and has had an extensive professional career that includes clubs across Europe and various leagues. He previously captained the Nigerian national team before retiring from international football in December 2025 and transferring to Al-Ahli in January 2026. His conversion to Islam was influenced by his Muslim friends at the club, and it is considered a significant event in his personal journey, receiving wide media coverage.
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