Dessers compared Finidi’s style to his predecessor
Posted: Mon Mar 25, 2024 3:05 am
Cyriel Dessers takes veiled ex Nigeria boss dig
The Ibrox striker ended two years in the international wilderness with a goal on his Super Eagles return.
Cyriel Dessers aimed a thinly-veiled dig at former Nigeria coach Jose Peseiro as he ended his international exile by netting in the first game of new Super Eagles gaffer Finidi George.
The Rangers striker bagged the opener from the penalty spot in a 2-1 victory over Ghana - their first win over the Black Stars in 18 years - and reckons the future is bright under Ajax legend George. Dessers was back in the fold for Nigeria after two years in the wilderness, and the 29-year-old aimed a subtle dig at Portuguese Peseiro who was let go after the expiration of his contract.
George is in interim charge but Dessers compared the former Nigeria winger’s style to his predecessor, saying: “Before the game we had a meeting and he wanted us to press and be more aggressive and I think we did that, especially in the first half. We did it very good and then you see we got chances out of this and it gives confidence to the team that we can attack more, create more chances and that is a good thing. I think this is the way the Super Eagles should play."
Dessers converted from the spot late in the first half after Ghana’s Jerome Opoku handled the ball from Kelechi Iheanacho’s shot. Nigeria now face Mali in a friendly on Tuesday, before Dessers returns to Scotland ahead of Saturday’s domestic return when Rangers face Hibs in the Scottish Premiership.
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The Ibrox striker ended two years in the international wilderness with a goal on his Super Eagles return.
Cyriel Dessers aimed a thinly-veiled dig at former Nigeria coach Jose Peseiro as he ended his international exile by netting in the first game of new Super Eagles gaffer Finidi George.
The Rangers striker bagged the opener from the penalty spot in a 2-1 victory over Ghana - their first win over the Black Stars in 18 years - and reckons the future is bright under Ajax legend George. Dessers was back in the fold for Nigeria after two years in the wilderness, and the 29-year-old aimed a subtle dig at Portuguese Peseiro who was let go after the expiration of his contract.
George is in interim charge but Dessers compared the former Nigeria winger’s style to his predecessor, saying: “Before the game we had a meeting and he wanted us to press and be more aggressive and I think we did that, especially in the first half. We did it very good and then you see we got chances out of this and it gives confidence to the team that we can attack more, create more chances and that is a good thing. I think this is the way the Super Eagles should play."
Dessers converted from the spot late in the first half after Ghana’s Jerome Opoku handled the ball from Kelechi Iheanacho’s shot. Nigeria now face Mali in a friendly on Tuesday, before Dessers returns to Scotland ahead of Saturday’s domestic return when Rangers face Hibs in the Scottish Premiership.
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