William Troost-Ekong celebrated his first win in the Saudi Pro League after helping Al Kholood secure a gritty 1-0 away victory over Odion Ighalos Al Wehda on Thursday night, Soccernet.ng reports .
Troost-Ekong, who joined Al Kholood from Greek champions PAOK this summer, had been involved in two defeats and one draw in his first three games for the Ar Rass-based club.
The tide, however, turned in favour of the Super Eagles skipper in his fourth attempt in their away clash with Al Wehda.
2019 AFCON top goalscorer Ighalo was looking for his second goal of the season but Troost-Ekong kept his compatriot quiet to help the visitors keep their first clean sheet.
Spanish attacker alex Collado netted the only goal of the encounter in the 60th minute to hand Al Kholood all three points out of the relegation zone.
