KRC Genk forward Cyriel Dessers says playing for Nigeria remains the high point of his football career, reports Completesports.com.
Dessers made his debut for the three-time African champions in the 1-1 draw against the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia on Tuesday night at the Jacques Lemans Arena.
The striker took the place of Ahmed Musa in the second half of the game.
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“I’m tired, barely slept last night and now have to go home by car, but it was worth it,” Dessers told hln.be.
“It was fun, I was very well received in the group. This was a high point in my career, yes. There are not many things that are more highly regarded, right? Maybe become a top shooter, yes. But playing for your country … ”
Dessers also reflected on training with his international teammates.
“I did my thing, also in training. By the way, they were of a very high standard, really. Training with basic players from Villarreal, Everton, Fulham, …: great fun. Did I not look out of place? You should ask the trainer that, but I don’t think so. I scored my goals and had a good feeling,” he added.
By Adeboye Amosu
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Don’t worry my brother because better days will follow u
So far , this is next guy to Osimhen.
Onuachu really makes me believe club form is different.
Other performers out there should come and try their luck too but for now, its Osimhen or Dessers
Am really so proud of you dessers, I love the fact that you are so passionate about playing for your fatherland. Nigerians love I personally love you, keep doing the good work, as we all hope for better days ahead #soareagles.
I am so proud of you dessers, I love the fact that you are so passionate about playing for your fatherland. Nigerians love you I personally love you, keep doing the good work as we hope for a better days ahead. #soareagles.
Not fatherland mother land ….his father is Dutch mother Nigerian ….point of correction
I love dis guy…he will win and go far with the super eagles
If Rohr plays a 4-4-2, definitely the combination of Dessers (Clinical finishing) and Osimhen’s (Pace and technic) that sounds realistically deadly upfront and a solid structure to break down.Just for me, Iwobi as AM for Nigeria isn’t really reaping rewards(Rohr should scrap playing someone in AM,we currently have no player that performs good there, if he wants to play an AM he should look closer in Europe for someone that naturally plays there for club) but he surely shows flashes especially playing LM or LW for Everton and most recently against Tunisia when he played down the left of the pitch.
Up Nigeria.#soareagles
Dessers is a good player. He will do well for Nigeria.