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Williams Troost-Ekong made a triumphant return to competitive action with a crucial performance for PAOK. After being sidelined for approximately five months due to an injury sustained during Nigeria’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final, Troost-Ekong scored the decisive goal in a 3-2 victory over Borac Banja Luka in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League second round tie. His goal came in the 51st minute, breaking a 2-2 deadlock and proving to be the match-winner. The second leg is scheduled for Wednesday, July 31, with the aggregate winner moving on to the third round of the competition.