Cyriel Dessers has thrust himself again into the Tremendous Eagles dialog with an elite show within the UEFA Europa League, simply days after making Nigeria’s provisional squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in March.
The Rangers striker, who final featured for Nigeria in March 2024, delivered an announcement efficiency in his aspect’s 3-1 victory over José Mourinho’s Fenerbahçe.
Dessers scored as soon as and supplied an help, whereas additionally seeing one other objective dominated out by VAR. His latest type, 4 targets and an help in his final three video games, makes a compelling case for his inclusion within the Tremendous Eagles’ last 23-man squad for the upcoming clashes towards Rwanda and Zimbabwe.
Tremendous Eagles: Which strikers will make the reduce for Rwanda, Zimbabwe?
With Nigeria struggling in World Cup qualifying, failing to win any of their first 4 video games and sitting fifth in Group C, there isn’t any room for error.
As such, the upcoming fixtures demand scientific ending, making Chelle’s number of forwards essential.
Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman are assured picks, leaving two or three slots up for grabs.
One is probably going reserved for a standard goal man, with Paul Onuachu, Sadiq Umar, and Tolu Arokodare in competition.
That leaves a last spot, which could possibly be a straight battle between Cyriel Dessers and Victor Boniface.
Boniface, who simply recovered from damage, has managed simply two targets in 5 video games, averaging 36.6 minutes per match as Leverkusen’s third-choice striker. His struggles to copy membership success on the worldwide degree additional complicate his case.
In distinction, Dessers is peaking on the proper time. If Nigeria are to rescue their World Cup qualification hopes, Chelle could should prioritize type over repute, a call that might hand Dessers a long-awaited recall.
