Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle, has hinted at switching his tactical setup ahead of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations semi-final against Morocco on Wednesday.
Chelle, who spoke to the media on Tuesday, admitted that some of his players are getting fatigued.
The Malian strategist has primarily used a 4-4-2 diamond shape with Akor Adams and Victor Osimhen at the top.
The Super Eagles have created the most opportunities and scored 14 goals in their first five games.
Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda, Mozambique, and Algeria have all been defeated by their fast-paced, vivacious, and combative style.
However, Chelle has now said, “I find that my group is tired; it might be time for me to change my approach. “We’ll start that way, I think.
We’ll hold on in the first half and try to play our game in the second half.”
In the meantime, Wilfred Ndidi’s ban for his team’s semi-final match against Morocco has disappointed coach Éric Chelle.
During Nigeria’s 2-0 quarterfinal victory over the Desert Foxes of Algeria in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations elimination round, Ndidi received his second yellow card.
In the Round of 16 match against Mozambique, the 29-year-old was already booked. Chelle recognized Ndidi’s impact on the team.
