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Cyriel Dessers, the 30-year-old Rangers forward, has voiced his frustration over being sidelined in Nigeria's competitive matches, despite consistent performances and recent success at the Unity Cup in London. Fans believe he deserves a proper chance at AFCON.

  • Dessers has 7 caps for Nigeria, all in friendlies.
  • Recently contributed 1 goal and 1 assist at the Unity Cup invitational.
  • He remains the top scorer in the Scottish league this season.
  • Fans contrast his exclusion with repeated invitations extended to strikers like Victor Boniface, who is yet to score for Nigeria.
What Dessers Said
“It hurts sometimes. It feels disappointing... I’ve been around the squad for five years now and I haven’t played an official game yet – just friendlies.”
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What Nigerians Are Saying:
  • “Every time he’s called up, he delivers. Why always overlook him?” – robosky02
  • “Let’s allow Dessers to play AFCON. He’s earned it.” – brain54
Dessers’ exclusion continues to raise questions about merit-based selection in Nigerian football. With AFCON approaching, fans are urging the NFF to reconsider and give deserving players a proper chance.