Dessers Out as Eagles Adjust AFCON Camp

Cyriel Dessers will miss his Africa Cup of Nations debut after withdrawing from the tournament in Morocco due to fitness issues. A press release confirmed he was absent from Friday’s training… The Panathinaikos forward has a thigh injury and returned to his club.

Meanwhile, Ryan Alebiosu watched training while recovering from a leg cut, Tochukwu Nnadi missed out with illness, and coach Eric Chelle urged focus on Monday’s round of 16 tie against Mozambique. Nigeria have progressed from the group stage and aim to maintain momentum there.