Former Nigeria Super Eagles defender William Troost-Ekong has converted to Islam in Qatar, with a video showing him reciting the Shahada reported by multiple outlets. Both sources say the recitation took place in Doha, Qatar, and that the conversion is linked to a video that has been circulating online.
The reports identify Troost-Ekong as 33 years old and playing for Al-Ahli in Qatar’s Stars League. One outlet says he has not publicly disclosed what influenced his decision, while another points to commentary and sharing from a Qatari scholar, Dr Muhammad Salah, who posts on his verified Facebook page. The accounts also reference coverage from Qatari newspaper Al-Arab.
Across the articles, the central points are consistent: Troost-Ekong converts in Doha after reciting the Shahada, with a video used as the basis for the reports. Differences are limited to how sources describe attribution and whether they mention the absence of details about his reasons for converting.
