Afcon 2023 Player of the Tournament William Troost-Ekong has agreed a move to Qatar Stars League side Al Ahli SC from Saudi Pro League outfit Al Kholood, according to Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.

The former Super Eagles captain, who was a key figure at Al Kholood, is reportedly signing a two-and-a-half-year contract with Al Ahli SC, with the deal running until the summer of 2028. 

His move comes after an eventful spell in Saudi Arabia, where he featured in 16 matches across all competitions, receiving one red card in the first half of the season. 

Al Ahli SC are expected to benefit from the experience and leadership of the former Watford defender, as the Qatari club looks to strengthen its back line and mount a stronger challenge in the league. 

Currently, Al Ahli sit ninth in the 12-team Qatar Stars League with fifteen points, six points more than the bottom team Umm Salal SC.

If completed, the move will mark another chapter in Troost-Ekong’s career following his retirement from international football in December 2025, despite being named in Nigeria’s provisional squad for the tournament. 

His decision ruled him out of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, where the Super Eagles went on to finish third after defeating Egypt in the third-place playoff.

Adeyemi Adewale