Nigerian Striker Scores Brace For European Giants in Big Match, Makes Strong Statement

• Feyenoord on Thursday night, 28 April, defeated Marseille 3-2 in Europa Conference League semifinal first leg
• Nigerian striker Cyriel Dessers scored a brace for Feyenoord in this encounter and has expressed happiness
• Cyriel Dessers could be called for the Super Eagles coming two international friendlies against Mexico and Ecuador

Cyriel Dessers has expressed happiness after netting a brace for his club Feyenoord Rotterdam in their 3-2 home win against Marseille in the first leg of their Europa Conference League semifinal.

The encounter was a challenging one for Cyriel Dessers and his teammates, but they somehow managed to win the game and will now hope result of the second leg favours them.

According to the report on Complete Sports, Cyriel Dessers stated that it was great for him to score two goals against Marseille.

Cyriel Dessers' reaction about his brace

“It went in all directions, but it was fantastic to play this match. As a child you dream of being able to play in full stadiums.

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The feeling of scoring in such matches is almost indescribable. And I do twice tonight, in an important semi-final against Olympique Marseille.''

There have been talks by football pundits and fans for Cyriel Dessers to be recalled to the Super Eagles team after playing only one game for Nigeria.

When did Cyriel Dessers play for Nigeria?

Cyriel Dessers made his debut for the Super Eagles of Nigeria in a friendly 1-1 draw with Tunisia on 13 October, 2020 under former coach Gernot Rohr.

He was however not considered for the 2021 African Cup of Nations in Cameroon where Nigeria crashed out in the knockout stage.

Championship club leads race to sign struggling Super Eagles attacker next summer

Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how Josh Maja could be on the move again when the summer transfer window opens as Birmingham City have renewed their interest in signing the Nigerian forward.

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The 23-year-old attacker joined English Championship club, Stoke City on loan in January after failing to tie down a regular shirt with French Ligue 1 side, Bordeaux.

Birmingham City is leading the race to sign Maja whom they also signaled an interest in back in January before he joined Stoke City.

The Nigerian forward who has just one cap for the Super Eagles has struggled for form this season and has netted just twice in 17 games for Stoke City.