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Nigerian and club Panathinaikos forward Cyriel Kolawole Dessers has expressed heartfelt gratitude after being added to the Super Eagles squad list for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The Belgium-born striker described the call-up as a proud moment in his career, noting that representing Nigeria on the continent’s biggest football stage remains a special honour.
Speaking to the Nigerian journalist on the Cali Sports Show, the Belgium-born striker revealed how impressive it is to be a forward in Nigerian football, both locally and internationally. “There are a lot of qualities in strikers in past years and even now in these present moments. So many Nigerian strikers are doing an amazing performance in both local and international football,” he stated. Dessers went on to give credit to some of the Super Eagles’ major attacking stars, praising the impact and quality of Ademola Lookman, Tolu Arokodare, and Victor Osimhen, whom he described as top performers capable of deciding games at the highest level.
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| Dessers' live training photo in Rabat Morocco |
Dessers further expressed joy as he prepares once again to represent the Nigerian national team. “So I take pride in being here. It’s based on the consistency I showed in the last year in scoring goals, and yeah, it is a proud moment,” he said. The forward also promised to give his best whenever called upon, stressing his determination to contribute positively to the team’s AFCON campaign. He concluded by assuring Nigerian fans of his commitment, pledging to work hard, score goals, and help make the nation proud on the African stage.