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Dessers debunks Belgium interest, reiterates Nigeria commitment

Genk striker Cyriel Dessers has denied claims of his interest to represent Belgium and reiterated his commitment to the Nigeria national team.

The forward was born to a Belgian father and Nigerian mother and pledged his allegiance to the West Africans in December 2019.

The striker was subsequently handed his first call-up by Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr for their Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Sierra Leone in March.

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The outbreak of coronavirus has, however, delayed his debut for the three-time African champions, as the game was postponed indefinitely.