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SPL: Leon Balogun, Cyriel Dessers inspire Rangers to massive win over Aberdeen

By Wale Mustapha
Nigerian duo of Leon Balogun and Cyriel Dessers stole the show as Rangers thrashed Aberdeen 3-0 in a Scottish Premiership encounter at Ibrox Stadium on Wednesday night.
Rangers boss Philippe Clement started both Balogun and Dessers from the bench as he opted to retain the same starting lineup from their previous win over St Johnstone on Sunday.
Balogun made a welcome return to the gameday squad after recovering from an injury that had kept him sidelined for six consecutive league matches while Dessers continued his second striking role behind Moroccan striker Hamza Igamane
Igamane gave Rangers the opening goal in the 13th minute as he slotted home a rebounded effort after Mohamed Diomande’s shot was blocked.
Balogun, who replaced Robin Propper for the last 15 minute of the encounter headed home the second goal for Rangers three minutes from time for his first goal of the season.
Dessers who came in for Igamane in the 89th minute wrapped up the scoring in the stoppage time ending his six-game goal drought in the Premiership.
The victory over Aberdeen has seen Rangers close the gap on leaders Celtic to thirteen points.
Dessers is however uncertain about his future as his contract is expiring soon and his link to a possible exit before the end of the January transfer window.
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