Watch: Super Eagles Captain Troost-ekong Rates Late Nigerian Legend As Africa's Greatest Defender

Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong has named Super Eagles legend Stephen Keshi as the greatest African defender of all time, placing him ahead of a host of illustrious names, Soccernet.ng reports .

The centre-back was put through an elimination-style game by the Saudi Pro League's media team, where he had to choose between some of Africa's most celebrated defenders until only one remained.

The challenge began with a tough choice between Cameroon's two-time Africa Cup of Nations -winning captain Rigobert Song and Ivorian and Arsenal great Kolo Toure. After some deliberation, Troost-Ekong opted for Song, a decision that set the tone for a series of difficult calls.

Song then triumphed over Morocco's defensive rock Noureddine Naybet and Egyptian legend Wael Gomaa, a three-time AFCON winner widely regarded as one of the continent's finest centre-backs.

However, Song's winning streak ended when he was pitted against Nigeria's Taribo West .