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Troost Ekong The Hero As PAOK Take UCL First Leg Advantage

Jacobs Dunga24 July 20241 Mins read

Troost Ekong was the hero as PAOK take a first leg advantage in the UCL qualifiers.

The Nigerian defender scored the decisive goal for the Greek side in a pulsating 3-2 victory over Borac Banja Luka of Bosnia Herzegovina.

After suffering a season ending injury last term, the Super Eagles defender returned to competitive action for the Greek club and proved decisive in the encounter.

Konstantinos Koulierakis scored inside the first twenty minutes to put the hosts ahead.

Sebastian Herera levelled from the spot five minutes later before both teams scored again to finish the half at 2-2.

Troost Ekong headed home in the 51st minute to score what would eventually be the winning goal of the game to help his side take a slender lead ahead of their trip to Bosnia next week.

It was the Nigerian’s first ever goal for the Greek side since moving to Toumba Stadium last term.

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Jacobs Dunga

A seasoned football writer, I got inexplicable passion for Sports especially football and I have been writing for a few years but, just over three years professionally. preferably, I engage in a blend of recent and historical football moments to create an exciting read for my audience. I’m Jacobs Dunga.