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Nigerian football fans reacted outrageously over Dessers' omission from the Super Eagles squad.
Nigerian football fans have taken to social media to express their disappointment and outrage over the omission of Cyriel Dessers from the Super Eagles squad for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
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Chelle has announced his final squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
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Eric Chelle released the final 23-man squad for the Rwanda and Zimbabwe clash.
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Nigeria will confront group C leaders Rwanda in Kigali on Friday, 21st March before taking on Zimbabwe’s Warriors at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo four days later.
Chelle omits Desser from 23-man squad
The final list saw defenders Bruno Onyemaechi and Bright Osayi-Samuel, midfielders Raphael Onyedika and Alhassan Yusuf Abdullahi, and forwards Samuel Chukwueze and Sadiq Umar.
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Also in the list are Czech Republic-based defender Igoh Ogbu makes the final cut, alongside home-based midfielder Papa Daniel Mustapha, and Belgium-based forward Tolu Arokodare.
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Stanley Nwabali and Kayode Bankole, defenders William Ekong, Calvin Bassey and Olaoluwa Aina, midfielders Alex Iwobi and Wilfred Ndidi, and forwards Ademola Lookman, Victor Osimhen and Simon Moses complete the list.
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Zimbabwe coach Michael Nees says World Cup qualifying group is still open
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Maduka Okoye made his return to action for Udinese having been sidelined with injury.
Dessers, a talented striker who plays for Rangers in the Scottish premier league, has recorded 11 goals and two assists so far this season.
Nigerians blast Eric Chelle over Desser’s omission from Super Eagles squad
However, his omission from the squad has raised eyebrows, with fans questioning the decision made by Eric Chelle.
Here are some of the reactions:
Pamela Taiye said, "So Dessers was dropped for Sadiq Umar? We are in danger of missing our of the world cup and you people are still doing politics"
One fan said, "The NFF is very unfair to Dessers. He's currently our best no. 9 after Osimhen this season. Why was he left out?"
"If no be rubbish Wetin umar Sadiq dy find for the squad check dessers nd sadiq stats," another fan added.
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As the controversy continues to simmer, one thing is clear: Nigerian football fans will be keeping a close eye on Chelle's decisions, and they will not hesitate to speak out if they feel that the team is not being managed properly.
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