Cyriel Dessers rushed to America after the lost Conference League final. Not to drown the loss, but to complete a practice match with the Nigerian national team against Mexico. Dessers was born in Belgium, but plays for his Nigerian mother’s native country.
His successes and goal production in Europe were also noticed by his new national coach José Peseiro. The top scorer of the Conference League was immediately posted in the striker.
There, Dessers did what he has been doing flawlessly for a season: scoring. For example, the former attacker of Genk headed the 1-1 on the hour on the board. A real striker goal.
The party was short-lived. Two minutes after Dessers’ header, Nigeria already conceded a goal. The own goal by William Troost-Ekong (Watford) sealed the 2-1 loss.
