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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
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Mark Walker

Cyriel Dessers gets Rangers goal reward with international recall

Rangers striker Cyriel Dessers has won an international recall with Nigeria for the first time in a year for their World Cup qualifiers.

The 30-year-old has won six caps for his country and scored two goals for them and has made no secret of the fact he would love to return to international action.

He hasn't played for the Super Eagles since a year ago against Mali, but a change of management has helped him.

Nigeria are now managed by former Mali boss Eric Chelle and he has recalled Dessers for their crucial World Cup double-header against Rwanda and Zimbabwe.


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He's also recalled former Rangers midfielder Joe Aribo to the squad for their must-win games, with the Super Eagles currently struggling in fifth place in their group.

Dessers has scored 21 goals for the season in all competitions for Rangers ahead of tonight's Europa League game at Fenerbahce.

His last came in the 2-1 Scottish Premiership defeat to Motherwell, however, just a few days prior, his double helped Barry Ferguson's men to a 4-2 win over Kilmarnock.

And his good form has won him a recall for his country.

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