Europa League: Dessers shines, Balogun impresses as Rangers Stun Osayi-Samuel’s Fenerbahçe

By Dayo Awoniyi

Super Eagles striker Cyriel Dessers was the star of the show as Rangers pulled off a stunning 2-1 win over Fenerbahçe in the UEFA Europa League Round of 16 on Thursday night.

Dessers, who is part of Nigeria’s provisional squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers, opened the scoring for Rangers in the sixth minute.

He then turned provider in the 42nd minute, assisting to give Rangers a 2-1 lead going into halftime.

The Nigerian forward’s dazzling performance was matched by a solid defensive display from Super Eagles defender Leon Balogun, who was introduced in the 28th minute to help shore up the defense.

Fenerbahçe’s Bright Osayi-Samuel, another Super Eagles player, was notably absent from the match due to suspension.

The victory gives Rangers a crucial advantage heading into the return leg, which will take place next Thursday in Scotland

. The overall winners will advance to the quarterfinals of the Europa League.