Cyriel Dessers to Miss AFCON Debut Due to Injury; Super Eagles Focus on Progress
Cyriel Dessers will not make his Africa Cup of Nations debut for Nigeria due to fitness concerns, with the former Rangers striker ruled out of the tournament in Morocco. Ryan Alebiosu sustained a deep cut on his leg during a recent match, while Tochukwu Nnadi missed training due to a cold.
Super Eagles coach Eric Chell is emphasizing the importance of moving past the group stage and focusing on their Round of 16 clash against Mozambique's Mamba.
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