The coordinator of the Super Eagles, Patrick Pascal, has disclosed that the Unity Cup and international friendly played against Russia opened doors for more players to be discovered by head coach Eric Chelle.
Recall that Nigeria won the Unity Cup after defeating Jamaica 5-4 on penalties in the final. While the team played out a 1-1 draw against Russia in a friendly in Moscow.
Speaking in an interview with Daily Trust, the former international and chairman of the Bauchi State Football Association stated that the Unity Cup and Russia friendly have afforded Chelle the chance to access other players that will be useful for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
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“It was a fruitful outing for the new players and the coach. The most important thing is that the Unity Cup and friendly match opened doors for more players to come into the team.
“The coach used the opportunity to test new players. He now knows when and how to use some of them. So, when next he invites them, he would know where to slot them in. “If any player is absent, he will know who to bring in immediately. Players can be alternated now with ease.
“The home-based players also gave their best and deserve commendation.
“I am happy that everyone was satisfied with the performance of the team,” said the member of NFF players’ status committee.
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INFACT, TO BE HONEST. I AM HIGHLY OVERWHELMED WITH THE PERFORMANCE OF ONE PLAYER CALLED CYRIEL DESSERS. HE IS RUGGED-FITTED & SKILLFUL IN SCORING GOALS.
IT HAS BEEN LONG THAT WE HAVE HIGHLY SKILLFUL STRIKER LIKE THE TIME OF I.K-UCHE, OBINNA-NSOFOR.
CYRIEL DESSERS IS PHYSICALLY STRONG, FAST, SKILLFUL & GOOD WITH BOTH LEG.
DESSERS AND OSIMHEN WILL DEFINITELY BE A GOOD COMBINATION AT UPFRONT.
Obinna Nsofor is far from being skilful..He instead has shooting power in both feets!
Dessers – Fast?? Skillful?? lmaaoo!
Bar tender, I’ll have whatever this dude’s having lool – Dessers is rugged and brings a new dimension to the SE, so I am not saying he doesn’t deserve to be there anymore, he has developed and got better in his own way but to say he is fast means you don’t know what you talking about man.