Nigerian striker Cyriel Dessers has rejoined the Super Eagles training camp in the United Kingdom, marking his return to the national team setup ahead of the 2025 Unity Cup. The tournament, scheduled to take place at Brentford's Gtech Community Stadium in West London, will feature Nigeria, Ghana, Jamaica, and Trinidad & Tobago in a celebration of Afro-Caribbean football and culture .
Dessers' inclusion in the training squad follows a prolific season with Rangers in the Scottish Premiership, where he has scored 23 goals across all competitions, surpassing his previous season's tally of 22 goals . Despite his impressive club form, the 30-year-old was omitted from Nigeria's final 23-man squad for the March 2025 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe .
The Unity Cup presents an opportunity for Dessers to showcase his abilities on the international stage and make a case for inclusion in future competitive fixtures. Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has emphasized the tournament's role in assessing new talents and refining tactics ahead of upcoming World Cup qualifiers .
Nigeria is set to face Ghana in the semi-final on May 28, with the final and third-place playoff scheduled for May 31. As the Super Eagles prepare for these matches, Dessers' return to the squad adds depth to the team's attacking options and offers him a platform to solidify his place in the national team.
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