Tremendous Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has made it clear that Nigeria’s full consideration is firmly fastened on their opening match in opposition to Tanzania on the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, dismissing any distraction from previous setbacks.
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Talking on Monday throughout his pre-match press convention in Morocco, Chelle burdened that the workforce has drawn a line beneath earlier disappointments and is absolutely locked in on the duty forward.
“We’re right here and we’ve a recreation tomorrow and likewise a match, so we don’t have the time to consider what has occurred earlier than,” the Malian tactician stated.
Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has continued to generate debate again house, however Chelle was unequivocal that AFCON is now the precedence for each himself and his gamers.
“This isn’t the second to speak concerning the World Cup qualifiers. For now, crucial factor is that this match,” he added.
Chelle additionally underlined the importance of a robust begin, describing the opening fixture as a key second in Nigeria’s continental marketing campaign.
“Our first recreation is an enormous recreation, and the primary recreation is essential. For certain, we need to win this recreation,” he concluded.
The Tremendous Eagles will tackle Tanzania’s Taifa Stars on Tuesday of their Group opener as they start their quest for continental glory on the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
The encounter is anticipated to set the tone for Nigeria’s ambitions within the match as Chelle appears to be like to make a direct affect on the AFCON stage.
