Eguavoen defendsred-hot Dessers’ omission for Libya  

Date:

Interim coach  Augustine Eguavoen has defended his decision to snub Rangers top scorer Cyriel Dessers for Super Eagles squad double-header  against the Mediterranean Knights of Libya.

Dessers has scored seven goals for the Ibrox side this season, including doubles against Ross County and Dundee.

But he continues to be overlooked for the Nigeria team and hasn’t been included in a squad since March this year where he won the latest of his six caps against Mali.

He wasn’t included again for this week’s African Cup of Nations double-header qualifiers against Libya.

But Eguavoen insisted Dessers was in his plans looking ahead.

He said: “I decided to include Kelechi Iheanacho of Seville when it became clear Victor Osimhen would not be fit in time.

“I looked at both Cyriel Dessers and Tolu Arokodare, but opted for Kelechi this time because he is the more experienced striker.”

But the Seville striker has yet to score a single goal for his club this season, although he has netted 15 international goals for his country.

Author

Share post:

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

Latest News

Badminton Confederation Africa launches “Path to Olympic Glory” in Nigeria

The Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN) is looking forward...

NSC Confirms Enugu State as Host of 23rd National Sports Festival

Ogun State Poised for Sporting Excellence at Gateway Games...

NNPC Pledges Collaboration with Stakeholders to Develop Nigerian Football

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has...

Director General, National Sports Commission, Bukola Olopade appoints 3-Aides

The Director General of the National Sports Commission, Honourable,...

NSC DG, Bukola Olopade Mourns Demise of Veteran Journalist Dapo Sotuminu

The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC),...

Popular

More like this
Related

Badminton Confederation Africa launches “Path to Olympic Glory” in Nigeria

The Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN) is looking forward...

NSC Confirms Enugu State as Host of 23rd National Sports Festival

Ogun State Poised for Sporting Excellence at Gateway Games...

NNPC Pledges Collaboration with Stakeholders to Develop Nigerian Football

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has...

Director General, National Sports Commission, Bukola Olopade appoints 3-Aides

The Director General of the National Sports Commission, Honourable,...