Super Eagles stand-in captain William Ekong is closing in on a return to action with Greek club PAOK.
Ekong was the AFCON MVP after he played through the pain of a thigh injury. He subsequently underwent surgery.
The AFCON MVP revealed he has begun light training and physical exercises via his Instagram post as he displayed determination and hard work working out on the grass.
The experienced defender has missed about 18 games for PAOK since the injury.
Ekong begins light training, nears return
