Cyriel Dessers, with an unwavering passion fueling his drive, envisions himself donning the vibrant green jersey of Nigeria’s Super Eagles in a grand tournament. The allure of being part of the national squad, showcasing his talent and pride for his heritage on an international platform, is a dream that ignites his spirit.
Dessers’ journey back to the Super Eagles was marked by jubilation as he secured a spot in Coach Eric Chelle’s roster for the much-anticipated Unity Cup 2025. His remarkable performance in the Scottish Premiership, where he exhibited sheer brilliance by netting 18 goals and dishing out two assists across 35 matches last season, solidified his return to the national team fold.
“I’m very happy to be back here, it’s always an honour to get called up to be with the boys, the staff,”
expressed Dessers during an interview on NFF TV. His sense of pride in representing Nigeria shines through as he reflects on what it means to him.
“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.”
The striker’s eagerness is palpable as he shares his aspirations for more memorable moments with the national team.
“I’ve had beautiful few moments with the national team but I hope to add more… if I could go to a big tournament with… hopefully win something.”
His eyes are set on larger goals – ones that encompass not just personal glory but also collective triumphs for his country.
As anticipation builds around the Unity Cup clash against Ghana’s Black Stars, Dessers emphasizes that this encounter transcends mere friendly competition.
“You can say it is a friendly game or friendly tournament but I don’t think we will treat [it] like that… we want to win this and make our people proud.”
The stakes are high as national pride intertwines with athletic prowess on London’s football stage.
“To play here in London where we have… Nigerians… it’s always special… It’s always special when you play against one of your rivals,”
remarks Dessers as he gears up mentally and physically for what promises to be an electrifying match-up. Every second leading up to kick-off pulsates with excitement and determination as he prepares himself for battle.
Since debuting in October 2020, Dessers has made significant contributions with six appearances under his belt and two crucial goals scored for the Super Eagles. Each opportunity represents another chance for him to leave an indelible mark on Nigerian football history.
In every stride he takes on that pitch adorned with green and white insignia,, Cyriel Dessers embodies not only a player seeking personal fulfillment but also a patriot fueled by love for country.
As reported by Complete Sports Nigeria (Link: https://www.completesports.com/my-dream-is-to-represent-nigeria-at-a-major-tournament-dessers/)
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