Super Eagles central defender William Troost-Ekong has spoken about his happiness after he returned to Gent<span class="body1">&rsquo;s starting eleven in the 3-0 win over KV Mechelen, a result that saw the De Buffalo</span><span class="body1"><span class="body1">&rsquo;</span>s qualify for the play-off 1.<br /><br />Prior to the encounter at the </span>Ghelamco Arena on Sunday, Troost-Ekong had not featured for Gent since January 25 when he lasted 90 minutes on the pitch versus KSC Lokeren.<br /><br /><span class="body1">&ldquo;During the discussion before the game I knew I was allowed to play, a chance to prove myself. And I</span><span class="body1"><span class="body1"><span class="body1">&rsquo;</span></span>m glad I can contribute my part in this important game, </span><span class="body1"><span class="body1">&rdquo; Troost-Ekong told the official website of Gent in his post match comments on Sunday.</span> <br /><br /></span><span class="body1"><span class="body1">&ldquo;</span>If I had stress? Obviously there was a little, but I had to focus primarily on my own tasks. <br /><br /></span><span class="body1"><span class="body1"><span class="body1">&ldquo;</span></span>My previous two games were good so I also drew confidence. Anyway, we did as a team today, what we should do</span><span class="body1"></span>.<span class="body1">&rdquo;<br /><br />Troost-Ekong, 23, has assisted the Gent goalkeeper post three shutouts in the three games he played in the league. <br /><br />Igho Kingsley <br /></span>