Dessers Scores Extra-Time Winner on Panathinaikos Return From Injury

Cyriel Dessers scored the extra-time winner as Panathinaikos beat CSKA Sofia 2-1 away to reach the UEFA Europa Conference League playoff round with a 3-2 aggregate victory. The Super Eagles forward came on in the 65th minute after a lengthy thigh-injury layoff. He struck five minutes into the first half of extra time after Levi Garcia’s opener had been cancelled out by Lasha Dvali. Dessers had not played for club or country since scoring for Panathinaikos against Volos on 14 December 2025. The 31-year-old was also part of Nigeria’s 2025 AFCON squad but missed every match through injury. He was the inaugural Europa Conference League’s top scorer, netting 10 times for Feyenoord in the 2021-22 campaign.

Use The App To Win ₦1m

Stories are shared by community members. This article does not represent the official view of NaijaWorld — the author is solely responsible for its content.