By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Cyriel Dessers is hopeful of securing a place in Nigeria’s squad to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire.
Dessers has been left out of the last couple of squads picked by Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro.
The 28-year-old has also endured a tough start to life at Scottish Premiership club, Glasgow Rangers following his summer arrival from Italian club, Cremonese.
The forward however believes an Improved form at Rangers can help him secure a place in the Super Eagles squad.
“The last few times I was in the Nigeria pre-selection squad, but not in the final selection. If you look at the other strikers and the form that they are in, I can understand that,” Dessers was quoted by the Daily Record.
“We have a few players competing to be the third or fourth striker and then it depends on form. The competition in Nigeria is absurd. I could have chosen to play for Belgium, but I am very happy with my choice.
“I have already experienced fantastic moments. My first international goal, in front of a hundred thousand spectators against Mexico in Dallas, is a moment I will never forget.”
