Rangers
AEK Athens Rules Out Cyriel Dessers Transfer, Coach Lauds Attack
AEK Athens head coach Marko Nikolic has firmly dismissed speculation surrounding a potential move for Rangers forward Cyriel Dessers, the Nigeria international who has been linked with a transfer to the Greek Super League champions. Despite reports suggesting Dessers had agreed to personal terms with AEK Athens, Nikolic emphasized that the club is not actively […]
Dessers Happy To Score For Rangers In Old Firm Draw Vs Celtic
Rangers striker Cyriel Dessers has expressed his delight after scoring his first Old Firm goal at Ibrox in the 1-1 draw against Celtic on Sunday. The Nigeria international’s 25th goal of the season for Barry Ferguson’s side was a crucial moment in the match. “It was an unbelievable feeling,” Dessers told Rangers TV. “I scored […]
Balogun Set for Rangers Exit
Nigerian defender Leon Balogun is set to leave Rangers at the end of the season as he is unlikely to be offered a new contract. The 36-year-old centre-back, who has been a loyal servant for the Gers during his two spells at Ibrox, will see his current deal expire at the end of the campaign. […]
Rangers’ Europa League Run Ends at Hands of Dominant Bilbao
Athletic Bilbao reached the semi-finals of the Europa League, maintaining their hopes of winning the tournament on home soil, after defeating Rangers 2-0, winning 2-0 on aggregate. Nico Williams’ late goal finally ended Rangers’ Europa League dreams, heading home Oscar De Marcos’ beautiful cross to kill Rangers’ chances of a second final in four seasons. […]
Rangers Hold Athletic Club to Goalless Draw in Europa League Finals
Rangers goalkeeper Liam Kelly was the hero for the Scottish side as he saved a penalty to earn a vital 0-0 draw with Athletic Club in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final. The match was played at Ibrox Stadium, where Kelly made several crucial saves to deny the Spanish side. The visitors had […]
Nigerian Trio Shines in Europa League Quarter-Finals
Nigerian footballers are making a significant impact in European football, particularly in the Europa League quarter-finals. The trio of Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Cyriel Dessers, and Leon Balogun are three notable players leading the charge. Dele-Bashiru, a 24-year-old midfielder, has become a key player for Lazio. His impressive performance in their 1-0 victory over Atalanta, where he […]
Dessers Nominated For Rangers’ Player Of The Month
Cyriel Dessers has been nominated for Rangers’ Player of the Month for March, Ireport247news gathered that Dessers contributed immensely to Rangers’ UEFA Europa League Round of 16 victory over Fenerbahce. The 30-year-old registered one goal and an assist in the first leg. Dessers capped off his 100th appearance for the Light Blues with a dramatic […]
Dessers’ Dramatic Winner Seals Rangers’ Thrilling Comeback
Rangers manager Barry Ferguson has heaped praise on Nigerian forward Cyriel Dessers after his stoppage-time winner secured a thrilling 4-3 victory over Dundee FC at Dens Park on Saturday. Dessers’ dramatic strike in the 93rd minute capped an incredible comeback by the Scottish giants, who trailed 2-1 at halftime. Ferguson lauded Dessers’ work ethic and […]
DESSERS BACKED TO THRIVE IN SCOTLAND
Former Rangers midfielder Scott Nathaniel Artfield has thrown his weight behind Super Eagles striker Cyriel Dessers, backing him to become a mainstay in Scotland. Despite facing criticism, Dessers has been in impressive form for Rangers, scoring 22 goals across all competitions this season. Artfield, who played for Rangers between 2018 and 2023, believes Dessers has […]
Remo Stars On Verge Of NPFL Title As Continental Battle Rages On
The 2024/25 Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) title is almost within Remo Stars’ grasp, following their 2-0 win over Heartland of Owerri at the weekend. The victory took their points tally to 57, eight points clear of second-placed Rivers United. Remo Stars’ lead appears insurmountable, but the battle for the remaining African inter-club competitions’ slots […]