Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle said the team is mentally and tactically prepared for today’s AFCON quarter-final clash against Algeria at the Grand Stade de Marrakech.
Chelle made the disclosure during a pre-match press conference in Marrakech on Friday, underlining the Super Eagles’ clear focus on tactical discipline and mental strength.
He said the team would adopt a determined approach to outscore Algeria and rise to the challenge of a high-pressure quarter-final encounter.
“To win this game we have to score goals. We analysed them, identified weaknesses and worked on a plan. The players’ mindset is crucial because this is a big game,” Chelle said.
He added that final training later today would fine-tune strategies, stressing unity, focus and readiness against what he described as a highly professional Algerian side.
In the same vein, Assistant captain Moses Simon, said the team is motivated to rewrite history after Algeria’s 2019 semi-final win over Nigeria.
“We know what happened in 2019, but this is a different mindset. We have many hungry young players. Our goal is to win and make our dreams come true,” Simon said.
