Int’l Friendly: Nigeria 2-1 Ghana – Dessers inspire Super Eagles to victory in Morocco

Forward, Cyriel Kolawole Dessers, netted the first goal for the Nigeria in the International Friendly against Ghana in Marrakesh, Morocco, on Friday 22 March, 2024.

Cyriel Dessers celebrates goal for Nigeria with teammates in the friendly against Ghana in Marrakech, Morocco on Friday 22 March, 2024
Cyriel Dessers celebrates goal for Nigeria with teammates in the friendly against Ghana in Marrakech, Morocco on Friday 22 March, 2024

Dessers, who fields for Scottish Premiership club, Rangers, opened scoring for Coach Finidi George’s side from the penalty spot in the 38th minute.

Substitute Ademola Lookman made it two for Nigeria in the 84th minute, however, the Black Stars pulled one back late, in the 5th minute of additional time through Jordan Ayew.

In his post-match comments, Dessers said: “Naija no dey carry last.


“Nigeria 2 v 1 Ghana.”

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Cyriel Dessers celebrates goal for Nigeria with teammates in the friendly against Ghana in Marrakech, Morocco on Friday 22 March, 2024

Cyriel Dessers celebrates goal for Nigeria with teammates in the friendly against Ghana in Marrakech, Morocco on Friday 22 March, 2024

Cyriel Dessers celebrates goal for Nigeria with teammates in the friendly against Ghana in Marrakech, Morocco on Friday 22 March, 2024

Cyriel Dessers celebrates goal for Nigeria with teammates in the friendly against Ghana in Marrakech, Morocco on Friday 22 March, 2024

Cyriel Dessers celebrates goal for Nigeria with teammates in the friendly against Ghana in Marrakech, Morocco on Friday 22 March, 2024
Cyriel Dessers celebrates goal for Nigeria with teammates in the friendly against Ghana in Marrakech, Morocco on Friday 22 March, 2024

Photos: @NGSuperEagles

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