Former Super Eagles captain William Troost‑Ekong is one of several international stars who are caught in Qatar amidst a military crisis in the Middle East.
Troost-Ekong has reportedly been stranded in Qatar following rising military tensions between Iran and Israel that forced authorities to shut down airspace across parts of the Gulf region.
The Nigerian defender, who recently joined Qatar Stars League side Al Ahli SC, is unable to leave the country after security concerns led to the suspension of flights and football activities.
Update: Qatar Airways flight operations remain temporarily suspended due to the closure of Qatari airspace.
Qatar Airways will resume operations once the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority announces the safe reopening of Qatari airspace. A further update will be provided on March…
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