Dutch Eredivisie: Dessers Hope Dashed, As Dutch FA Ends The League

Dutch Eredivisie ; Dessers Hope Dashed, As Dutch FA Ends The League

By Sampson Adedeji

The hope newly invited Nigeria's Super Eagles striker Cyril Dessers to continue his goal scoring form for his club Heracles has finally been dashed as Dutch Football Association ended the league on Tuesday.

The Dutch FA announced the closure of the league after the Netherlands government mass gathering till September, which will effectively affect football, BSN Reports.

The KNVB said it would not continue efforts to try to complete the 2019-20 campaign, but would first consult with European football’s governing body, UEFA, who have been pushing member countries to try to finish their seasons.

Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte on Tuesday banned events including professional sports and music festivals until Sept. 1 to prevent a resurgence of coronavirus infections.

"That the events requiring a permit remain prohibited until September 1 now offers clarity,” said the KNVB.

There has been much debate in the country in recent weeks about the possibility of resuming the season, which was suspended last month.