Nigerian forward, Cyriel Dessers has expressed his determination to help Rangers challenge for the league title this season.

Dessers returned to the scoresheet in style, netting a brace at home for the first time this season, as Rangers put on a commanding performance in front of their fans.

With his latest contribution, the Nigerian has now scored five goals and provided two assists in eight appearances, helping Rangers climb to third in the league, currently five points off the top spot.

Speaking after the match, he shared his excitement about scoring at Ibrox and the growing chemistry within the squad.

He celebrates after scoring against Dundee at Ibrox Stadium. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

“It was nice to score at Hampden, but scoring at Ibrox is a different feeling. It’s a good feeling to be back and we wanted to show something to the fans and we gave them a beautiful night.

“I thought we played a good game and it was good to see some connections with the players up front with Nedim, Tom and Vaclav. I think you could see there was something building and growing and that’s exciting.”

“It’s nice to play with the boys, they are all very good football players and that helps as a striker to have them around me,” Dessers told the Rangers’ website

Looking ahead, Dessers emphasized the team’s goal to retain the Cup.

Rangers players celebrate following the Viaplay Cup final win at Hampden Park. (Photo by Andrew Milligan/PA Images via Getty Images)

“We want to defend our trophy. We had success last season and it was a beautiful moment. We know the feeling and we want to have that feeling back and defend the trophy”

Cyriel Dessers concluded by speaking about the understanding developing among the players.

“With the connections you know by eye contact or movement you can feel each other and that’s a good thing. It is only the beginning and hopefully, that gets better,”