William Troost-Ekong is optimistic the Super Eagles will come back stronger after failing to win a fourth Africa Cup of Nations title in Cote dโIvoire.
The Super Eagles lost 2-1 to the hosts in the final of the competition on Sunday night.
Troost-Ekong, who expressed his disappointment on the teamโs defeat to the Elephants, also thanked the fans for their support.
โNaija thank you! I love you. No words can justify the feeling of losing a final. Iโm proud of our team, our nation, our spirit; heads up, keep trying, we will soar again. Congratulations CIV,โ the defender wrote on his official X handle.
The centre-back finished the competition as Nigeriaโs joint-top scorer with three goals.
The 30-year-old was also named Player of the Tournament.