Rio 2016: Troost-Ekong tipped to replace Oduduwa

William Troost-Ekong has now emerged as the front runner to replace injured Segun Oduduwa on the Nigeria squad to the Rio Olympics in August. Siasia sought to bring in Kenneth Omeruo, Efe Ambrose or Godfrey Oboabona to the squad, but Omeruo opted out on medical grounds. However, Siasia most likely may include Troost-Ekong – a central defender – who also falls into the age category for the Olympics