Cyriel Dessers has said his dream is to feature at a major tournament with Nigeria’s Super Eagles.
Dessers is making a return to the Super Eagles after he was included in coach Eric Chelle’s squad for the Unity Cup 2025.
The 30-year-old scored 18 goals and provided two assists in 35 matches in the Scottish Premiership last season.
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His impressive scoring form contributed to his call-up to the team for the four-nation tournament in London.
“I’m very happy to be back here, it’s always an honour to get called up to be with the boys, the staff,” Dessers said in an interview on NFF TV.
“You look in the mirror you see Nigeria and at the moment I got the call and you don’t have to think about for a long time obviously when you get the call you want to go.
“I’ve had beautiful few moments with the national team but I hope to add more, I hope to add big tournaments which will be a dream, that would be like complete my career if I could go to a big tournament with the Super Eagles and hopefully win something.”
On the Unity Cup encounter with Ghana’s Black Stars, the Rangers striker said it is more than a friendly tie.
“To play here in London where we have, obviously, lots of Nigerians and the first game against one of our rivals I think it’s always a special game.
“You can say it is a friendly game or friendly tournament but I don’t think we will treat the game like that, we want to win this and make our people proud.”
Since making his debut on October, 2020, Dessers has made six appearances and has netted two goals for the Super Eagles.
By James Agberebi
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Well, you have tried your best for Nigeria Cyriel Kolawole Dessers. You can’t do more than this.
We all know that you have been denied to represent Nigeria before now, but just because those who are running the affairs of our beloved Nigeria are not sincere with themselves and our nation.
Some people said you have been given chances upon chances, but you did not make them count. Is that true?
How many minutes did they give him, and how many goals has he scored in the national team so far?
Hmmm. How come you have not been invited to the Russia match?
No matter what you do in today’s match, make sure you make it count and leave the rest for God.
Eguavoen, Eguavoen, Eguavoen, fear God. Remember that you can not stay with the Nigeria Football Federation forever. No matter what you and the rest of you do today, it will be remembered tomorrow.
How could Nacho make the Russia match and Dessers did not?
Boniface, who did not score a single goal, made the list for the Russia match, while Sodiq Umar has never impressed, including Chukwueze, but will always be present in the national team.
This is the situation Nigeria found itself in as a nation. No wonder Nigeria is struggling to make it forward. They won’t do something on merit.
What else do Eguavoen and NFF want from Cyriel Kolawole Dessers?
This means that if Dessers like, he can score 1000000 goals; those in with the NFF, including Eguavoen, won’t allow him to fulfill his dreams, but if God says Kolawole will make it to the next Afcon and the World Cup, who can say no? Fingers crossed.
Go and make me proud Dessers. I know you have it in you. This is the day I have been waiting for. All the best to Eric Chelle and the entire Super Eagles. Ire o. God bless Nigeria!!!
We will be observing Kolawole with great interest. He will hopefully have a good game against Ghana, then we see what comes next.
Unfortunately for Kolawole, he has to complete with Osimhen for that top striker position. And Osimhen at the moment is untouchable. Kolawole will only get a consistent look in if Osi is injured or otherwise unavailable, or if Chelle goes for a 2-man attack. But at a minimum, Kolawole should still at least be in the squad ke? His form for Rangers this season demands this. Europa league competition no be moimoi, and Kolawole has been consistently good this season.
His attitude and humility is spot on. He just needs goals on the pitch. But how will he get his goals, when the service is almost nonexistent? Our service providers need to up their game. Strikers need service. The quality of the service in the Super Eagles is abysmal, to put it mildly. Even CR7 in his prime will struggle for goals if he was playing alongside some of our current wingers. You know who I’m talking about. Watch the Zimbabwe game and other recent games. Very few if any quality crosses for 90 minutes! How will any striker make an impact when there is severe austerity of service into the box?
True talk omo naija.
You have been vindicated.
Omo9ja
You have not been “vindicated” as somebody said below, it is not you who is pulling on the jersey and wearing the boots, running around on the field of play.
It is Dessers – He is the one who has started the process of verification, validation and “vindication” all this based on his performance against the Black stains of Ghana.
From his performance yesterday, it seems he has come up in leaps and bounds – we all know the saying “Diamonds are forged in fire” – I think all the adversity and previous sub-par levels of performance have levelled Kolawole up – base on this performance, I now have to doubt about placing him firmly on the bonifide regular starters roster for the SE, his attitude has NEVER been in doubt, it was just his actual level but based on yesterday, it’s clar that he is now an irreplaceable asset Don’t get me wrong o! It’s early days as this is the very first performance of real quality he has returned for the SE’s but as they say, even a journey of a thousand miles must start with just a step- it is tiny drops of water that make a mighty ocean!
Kolawole Dessers kudos to you my son, step up and take your flowers – now go forth and replicate, rinse and repeat and show what we saw of you yesterday every time you pull on the green white and green.
It was a revelation! Unbelievable! Strength, Courage, Industry, Desire, like your name “Dessers” and positive Ruggedness!
In my view now, Kolawole is firmly on par with Osimhen and there is no longer a number 1 striker – but 2 number 1’s – Dessers and Osigoal – note that this is solely in relation to the Super Eagles of Nigeria.
Nna’s to say I was positively surprised and impressed will be an understatement.
“Kolawole” Cyriel Dessers – Welcome home!
One time highest goal scorer in the Netherlands.
Highest goal scorer in a UEFA club competition.
Highest goal scorer in Scotland.
….And still when the next tournament comes a certain ‘I get am before’ will warm that space and be the leader of the team, because ‘the North must be the head’.
True talk omo naija.
You have been vindicated.
Complete sports why are you guys deleting my comments? You people are part of the problem in our football .. Once a comment criticizes the nff or particular super eagles players you tag it as duplicate
Complete sports why are you guys deleting my comments?
Dessers lacks physics thus need to be technically decisive to cover up the deficiency in physicality..
Igor ogbu did well but must improve his game reading and timing.
All home based should be sent home,
I hope only isaac savior proves me wrong as he is yet to play,
The rest should go home.
Moses Simon should be planning retirement I am honestly tired of him, the difference between Jordan ayew and simon is too big simon is like akin and pawpaw of football, he refused to grow,
Iheanacho and Musa should be employed as vice coaches, they should replace ogumudede and fidelix.
Bruno must improve defensively or osayi should come there.
Chuks, ndidi, dessers, frank, made the game successful.
You are so right. Dessers has to do better. Iheanacho and Musa are better on the bench. Moses Simon is tired
Musa abeg just retire with your 32 years old lmaoo……Some psychotic fellow will still clamor for Musa’s invitation lol