Dessers desperate to make Super Eagles’ AFCON 2023 squad

<p>Rangers forward, Cyriel Dessers, is hoping an upturn in form can help him earn a place in Nigeria’s squad to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.</p>, <p>Dessers has not been selected by Nigeria in over a year.</p>, <p>The 28-year-old is, however, not ready to give up on making the Super Eagles squad to Cote d’Ivoire 2023.</p>, <p>“The last few times I was in the Nigeria pre-selection squad, but not in the final selection. If you look at the other strikers and the form that they are in, I can understand that,” Dessers was quoted by the Daily Record.</p>, <p>“We have a few players competing to be the third or fourth striker and then it depends on form. The competition in Nigeria is absurd. I could have chosen to play for Belgium, but I am very happy with my choice.”</p>, <p>The striker has endured a torrid time since linking up with Rangers from Italian club Cremonese in the summer.</p>, <p>Dessers has, however, scored five goals for the Gers despite his struggles.</p>, <p>The arrival of new manager Philippe Clement has offered him a fresh chance to fight for a regular playing berth in the team.</p>