The defender who is on loan from KAA Gent of Belgium was called up by German coach, Gernot Rohr for this weekend's Russia 2018 World Cup qualifying game against Zambia's Chipolopolo.
Ekong on Monday night shared a picture on social media of himself as his flight from London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 was getting set to take off.
🇳🇬✈️ Naija bound. @NGSuperEagles," his post read on @wtroostekong.
Recall at the weekend in Norway, the Nigerian picked up the man of the match award following his brilliant showing in FT FK Haugesund 1-1 draw against Sarpsborg 08.
He said after the game, "A point at home. Definitely deserved more today but we stay in the race. Happy to get MOTM. Thanks for the support #FKH ."
Meanwhile, four foreign professionals Ogenyi Onazi, Elderson Echiejile, Car Ikeme, Musa Muhammed and three local trio of newly crowned league champions, Rangers International of Enugu striker, Bobby Clement, goalkeeper, Emmanuel Daniel and FC Ifeanyi Ubah shot-stopper, Ikechukwu Ezenwa were first set of players to arrive the Super Eagles Abuja camp as at 7pm local time.
