AFCON 2025: Dessers, Alebiosu Doubtful for Mozambique Clash

Super Eagles duo of Cyriel Dessers and Ryan Alebiosu are doubtful for the Roundc of 16 tie against The Mambas of Mozambque at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025).

According to team news on the former African champions tweeter handle on Wednesday, both players sustained various degrees of injuries in the Group games of the tournament.

While Dessers is scheduled for a scan today due to a thigh problem, Alebiosu susstained a deep cut on his right leg on his national team debut against Uganda.

The Round of 16 match between Nigeria and Mozambique is scheduled for January 5, 2026, at the Fez Stadium, with kick-off set for 8:00 pm.