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Almelo of Holland forward Cyriel Dessers has obtained a Nigerian passport
paving the way for his invitation to the Super Eagles for next month’s 2021
Africa Cup of Nations double-header against the Leone Stars of Sierra Leone.
Dessers according to a report
in fcupdate.nl was issued the passport on Tuesday.
The 25-year-old was born in
Leuven to a Belgian father and Nigerian mother.
He is now expected to be named in Nigeria’s squad for the games against Sierra Leone after pledging his allegiance to the three-time African champions.
He is now expected to be named in Nigeria’s squad for the games against Sierra Leone after pledging his allegiance to the three-time African champions.
Dessers is
currently the top scorer in the Dutch Eredivisie with 15 goals in 24
appearances.
The Super Eagles top Group L
after winning their opening two games against Benin Republic and Lesotho.
