Ten goals in the Europa Conference League has seen Cyriel Dessers become Feyenoord’s talisman in Europe
When former Super Eagles coach Austin Eguavoen was asked why he didn’t invite Dessers for the AFCON and the World Cup Qualifiers, he said he was yet to watch him.
Eguavoen’s response was rightly criticised by Nigerians as it painted a comical picture of his competence as a coach.
The Belgian-born Super Eagles forward has since announced himself, and has proven too good to be ignored in Europe for Feyenoord. So good has hit form been for the Rotterdammers that fans are donating money for the team to sign him permanently. There’s no better way to be seen.
His goals have helped Feyenoord qualify for the European Conference League final, their first final in two decades.
In Dessers’ post-match interview, he said who would have thought that they would escape the intimidating atmosphere at the Stade De Velodrome to pip Marseille to a European final.
“We showed that it’s not just about good football; we can also battle for a result. Who would have thought at the beginning of the season that we would reach a European final?
“This is amazing. It still hasn’t sunk in. To get a result in an intimidating stadium like this is incredible. We gave away very few chances, so we deserve this. We’re going to Tirana. We’re in the final!” a joy-laden Dessers said.
Ahead of Nigeria’s double friendly games against Ecuador and Mexico and for the African Cup of Nations qualifiers, it’s only appropriate to give a chance to a player who has proven time and again that he deserves it.
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ANY SUPER EAGLE COACH THAT FAIL TO GIVE CYRIEL DESSERS CHANCE IN SUPER EAGLE TEAM WILL NEVER SUCCEED IN HIS COACHING CAREER. THIS GUYS HAVE PROVEN HIMSELF THAT HE DESERVE TO BE GIVEN INVITATION TO SUPER EAGLE SETTING. WHAT ELSE NIGERIA COACHES ARE STILL LOOKING FOR FROM HIM.
HOOOOO OKAY THEY ARE WAITIING FOR HIM TO OFFER THEM BRIBE BEFORE THEY INVITE HIM.
** NA GOD GO PUNISH ALL OF YOU **
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Cyril Dessers is a quality striker, but Mr. Rohr and Equaveon where blind to see. Dessers deserve a place in the super eagles team. There is no striker in the super eagles team presently that is better than Dessers exception of Victor Osimhen. Who ever is in charge of super eagles should take note. Invite Dessers to the friendly match against Mexico and AFCON qualifiers next month.