Cyriel Dessers remains determined to secure a place in Nigeria’s squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The Rangers forward has been absent from Nigeria’s national team under head coach Jose Peseiro for over a year.<\/p>\n
While Victor Osimhen, Victor Boniface, Taiwo Awoniyi, Kelechi Iheanacho, and Terem Moffi are ahead of him in the pecking order, Dessers is determined to overcome the strong competition and make the squad.<\/p>\n
Despite not making the final selection in his recent pre-selection appearances for Nigeria, Dessers is aware of the fierce competition for places in the team. He acknowledges that the competition for striker positions is intense and often depends on form. The 28-year-old emphasized that he is delighted with his choice to represent Nigeria, even with the demanding competition for spots.<\/p>\n
Dessers has already enjoyed some memorable moments with the Nigerian national team, including scoring his first international goal in front of a large crowd of fans against Mexico in Dallas. His commitment to Nigeria is evident despite being eligible to represent both Nigeria and the Netherlands, with Dessers opting to play for the former.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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