Troost-Ekong reaches milestone in Nigeria win over Liberia in World Cup qualifier

The Watford centre-back played a crucial role to help the Super Eagles go top of Group C with maximum points

Nigeria vice-captain William Troost-Ekong became the 26th player to win a 50th cap for the national team on Friday in the 2-0 win over Liberia in their Group C World Cup qualifier.

Kelechi Iheanacho's brace at the Teslim Balogun Stadium took his international tally to 11 goals as he closes in on Jay-Jay Okocha and Julius Aghahowa's mark of 14 goals in the national team colours.

The Watford defender was happy with the win as he reached the milestone for the West African nation.